Keep her in school

Through our program, many of the children we rescue and care for arrive in severely compromised health. The majority are infected with multiple illnesses that cripple their physical and cognitive development—ranging from parasitic infections and chronic diseases to untreated respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions. These health burdens not only weaken their bodies but also drain the energy and focus needed for learning.

We have learned a fundamental truth: for a child to stay focused in school, that child must first be healthy. Hunger, pain, and fatigue from untreated infections make concentration impossible, no matter how dedicated the teacher or how well-equipped the classroom. Therefore, our program addresses this crisis head-on through regular health camps designed specifically for the children under our care. These camps provide mass deworming, micronutrient supplementation, vaccination catch-ups, and treatment for acute and chronic infections.

In addition, we have hired dedicated healthcare workers who monitor each child’s health continuously—not just during camp days. They track growth, administer medications, recognize early warning signs of illness, and coordinate with local clinics for serious cases. This ongoing medical oversight ensures that a child recovering from malaria, scabies, or intestinal worms does not fall through the cracks. By integrating health and education, we create a stable foundation: healthy children who attend school regularly, engage actively in lessons, and have a real chance to break the cycle of poverty. Without this holistic care, the classroom remains out of reach.

Thank you dear donors for making these health camps possible 

During a recent discovery in Kirimwa Village, we identified that some girls who experienced sexual abuse have also contracted HIV/AIDS. These survivors face a dual burden: managing a chronic health condition while recovering from profound trauma. In response, our intervention will provide not only immediate support—including psychosocial counseling, antiretroviral therapy access, and case management—but also a sustainable empowerment pathway.

We propose equipping these resilient young women to become community ambassadors in the fight against sexual violence and HIV transmission. Through targeted training in peer education, rights awareness, and advocacy, each ambassador will learn to lead prevention dialogues, reduce stigma, and guide at-risk girls toward safe reporting and healthcare services. Their lived experience, paired with structured mentorship, positions them as credible and powerful voices within Kirimwa and surrounding villages.

Ambassadors will participate in village outreach sessions, school clubs, and women’s groups, sharing age-appropriate prevention messages and facilitating referrals for testing, post-exposure prophylaxis, and legal aid. This peer-led model amplifies trust and reach, ensuring that vulnerable girls receive timely information and compassionate support from someone who truly understands their journey.

By investing in these survivors as leaders, we transform tragedy into collective protection. We urgently call upon government health departments, child protection agencies, and philanthropic partners to fund training modules, mentorship stipends, and ongoing medical and psychosocial care. Together, we can build a survivor-centered safety net—one where no girl endures abuse in silence, and where those who have suffered become the architects of a safer, more informed community. Let us stand with Kirimwa’s ambassadors to break cycles of violence and disease, one conversation at a time.