Keep her in school

Today, we walked through the communities and into the lives of those we serve. With every step, the weight of their reality pressed upon us—but so did the light of your generosity. Because of you, we didn't arrive empty-handed. We carried hope in the form of essential supplies and a little cash to meet the urgent needs we found.

In one small home, we met an elderly woman whose hands trembled as she received the provisions. She didn’t say much, but her eyes glistened with a gratitude too deep for words. She had been stretching a single bag of rice for weeks, unsure where the next meal would come from. Today, she wept—not from despair, but because for the first time in a long time, she felt seen.

Then there was the young father, sitting outside a makeshift shelter, his children playing in the dust nearby. He had lost his job and his sense of purpose. When we handed him the cash support, he clutched it like a lifeline. "You don't know what this means," he whispered. "You've given me back my hope."

These are not just stories. They are real people, with real pain—and real relief, thanks to you. Your kindness didn't just fill a bag; it mended a spirit. It didn't just provide a meal; it restored dignity.

Today, we were their hands and feet, but you were the heart behind it all. Thank you for making them feel loved. Thank you for reminding them they are not forgotten.

Dear Donor,

Today was meant to be a day of hope during our regular visit with the girls in our program. Instead, my heart is heavy.

We were visited by three girls from the community of which,We were surprised by devastating news that stopped us in our tracks: three of our girls in the picture the older is pregnant at age of 15 years.

Her story is one we hear too often. She didn’t choose this path. Poverty stole her childhood first, forcing her to drop out of school. With no education and no safety net, she became vulnerable—and ultimately, she was exploited and impregnated. Her dreams weren't just paused; they were stolen from her.

When I looked into her eyes today, I didn't see the playful girl we once knew. I saw confusion, fear, and a shame that should never belong to a child.

But here is where you come in.

With your continued support, we refuse to let this be the end of her story. We are stepping in immediately to provide the medical care, counseling, and vocational training she will desperately need. We want to help her reclaim the life that was taken from her, to show her that being a mother at 15 does not mean the death of her future.

We cannot undo what happened, but together, we can help her write a new chapter. Please, stand with us to revive the hope that was stolen from these girls.

Thank you for caring when it matters most

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With gratitude,

Seguya Ivan