Why This Program

Many children in our operational communities struggle to remain in school due to lack of scholastic materials, unpaid school fees, and limited family income. Even small financial gaps often lead to repeated absenteeism and eventual dropout.

Objectives

• Increase consistent school attendance among vulnerable children

• Reduce school dropout rates

• Support academic continuity and performance

• Strengthen mentorship and follow-up mechanisms

Key Interventions

• Provision of essential scholastic materials (books, pens, uniforms)

• Partial and full school fees sponsorship for highly vulnerable children

• School attendance monitoring and follow-up

• Basic mentorship and motivation support

How the Program Works

Children are identified through community referrals, school partnerships, and household assessments. Priority is given to orphans, children from single-parent households, and families facing extreme economic hardship.

Support is provided on a structured basis, and regular follow-up is conducted with schools and guardians to monitor attendance and progress.

Current Impact

• 50+ children supported with scholastic materials

• 8 children receiving school fees sponsorship

• Improved attendance consistency among supported beneficiaries

• Reduced dropout risk within targeted households

Ongoing Challenges

• High number of children still needing sponsorship (400+ identified)

• Rising school-related costs

• Limited resources to expand support coverage

Why This Program

Some children face neglect, abandonment, or unsafe living conditions that directly threaten their wellbeing and education. Stable shelter and consistent care are essential foundations for child development.

Objectives

• Provide safe accommodation for vulnerable children

• Ensure access to basic nutrition and healthcare

• Restore stability and emotional security

• Promote reintegration where appropriate

Core Services

• Safe and structured accommodation

• Daily meals and nutrition support

• Basic healthcare access and referrals

• Clothing and essential supplies

• Psychosocial guidance and mentorship

How the Program Works

Children are admitted through community referrals and vulnerability assessments. The program provides structured daily routines, supervision, and access to education.

Where possible, family tracing and reunification efforts are explored to ensure long-term stability in a safe environment.

Current Impact

• 20 children provided with shelter and consistent care

• Improved physical wellbeing and school participation

• Stabilized living conditions for highly vulnerable children

Ongoing Challenges

• Limited infrastructure capacity

• Need for expanded safe housing facilities

• Increasing demand for residential support

Why This Program

Child welfare cannot be sustained without strengthening families and community systems. Economic instability remains one of the primary drivers of school dropout and child vulnerability.

Objectives

• Improve household economic stability

• Empower families, women, and persons with disabilities

• Promote community responsibility for child welfare

• Encourage sustainable income-generating practices

Key Interventions

• Targeted household support for extremely vulnerable families

• Promotion of agriculture and livestock activities for income generation

• Formation of savings and credit groups (SACCOs)

• Community awareness sessions on child welfare

• Collaboration with local leaders and schools

• Advocacy for education access

How the Program Works

Families are identified through vulnerability assessments and community engagement. Support focuses on practical, small-scale economic empowerment activities that improve income stability over time.

Community meetings and collaboration with local leadership strengthen collective responsibility for protecting children.

Current Impact

• Improved household stability among supported families

• Increased community awareness on education and child protection

• Strengthened savings culture through local savings groups

Ongoing Challenges

• Limited capital to expand economic empowerment initiatives

• Environmental and seasonal risks affecting agriculture

• High demand for livelihood support