From Streets to Schools: Children Transformative

From Street to School: A Story of Second Chances

When we first met Lamin, he was selling small items on the roadside to help his family survive. School had become a distant dream. Each morning, instead of a classroom, Lamin faced the street—heat, hunger, and uncertainty. Like many children we serve, he wanted to learn, but poverty kept him out of school.

Through our Street to School Sponsorship Program, donors like you helped change that story.

We began with Lamin’s family—listening, assessing needs, and building trust. With your support, we enrolled him in school, provided uniforms, books, and daily meals, and paired his family with a community mentor. The first day he put on his uniform, Lamin said, “I feel like I belong.”

Today, Lamin attends school regularly. His teachers report steady improvement in reading and math, and his confidence has grown. Most importantly, he is no longer on the street. His mother has joined a women’s savings group linked to our program, helping stabilize the household so Lamin can stay in school.

Lamin’s journey is not just one child’s success—it reflects a system that works:

Children identified on the street

Family-centered support

Education sponsorship

Ongoing monitoring and mentorship

This quter, your generosity helped us:

Transition children from street work to school

Provide school supplies, uniforms, and meals

Support families with livelihood and counseling services

What makes this project strong is continuity. We don’t stop at enrollment—we walk with each child and family until school becomes a stable, lasting reality.

What’s next?
We aim to expand sponsorships to reach more children still on the streets and strengthen after-school tutoring to improve learning outcomes.

Thank you for believing that every child deserves a classroom, not a street. Because of you, Lamin—and many others—now have a future worth dreaming about.

Introduction

We are excited to share the latest progress from our From Street to School: Children Transformative Project. Over the past months, our team has continued to work with vulnerable children who once lived and worked on the streets, helping them transition into education and a safer childhood.

Project Activities

• Street Outreach: Our social workers met with over 60 street-connected children in local markets and public areas, listening to their stories and building trust.
• School Enrollments: We successfully enrolled 3 children into nearby primary schools. Each child received uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies.
• Counseling & Support: We held weekly group counseling sessions for both children and parents, addressing trauma, building confidence, and preparing families for school reintegration.
• Daily Meals: To reduce dropout risks, we provided cashtransfer for 5 children, ensuring that hunger does not keep them out of the classroom.