Let's keep girls in school

I am sharing this story in line with one of our young girls here called Josie.  Josie is one of the many girls in our program whose life is being transformed through the power of education, but her journey with us began long before she ever stepped into a classroom.

We took Josie into our care when she was just two weeks old. From those earliest days, she has grown surrounded by love, protection, and the belief that her life has purpose.  As an orphan girl, her path could have been marked by loss and limitation. Instead, it is being shaped by opportunity and hope now.  We believe that education is one of the strongest weapons in the fight against poverty and for this, it is an equalizer, and Josie’s life is living proof of that belief. Because of consistent care and faithful donor support, Josie is able to attend school comfortably—learning, growing in confidence, and dreaming about the future with excitement.

School provides Josie with more than academic knowledge. It offers stability, safety, and a foundation for independence. It protects her from the risks that force many vulnerable girls out of school and opens doors to a future filled with possibility.  Josie's story reflects the heart of our orphanage program. She is one of many children whose lives are being nurtured from their earliest moments through to education and beyond. Each child we support represents a long-term commitment—not just to survival, but to thriving.

We are deeply grateful for the bright future ahead of Josie and girls like her. Thank you for standing with us and for helping children like Josie stay in school, grow with dignity, and step confidently into a hopeful future.  The team here at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS thanks you for supporting this project and the work we do for the children in Africa.  If you would like to learn even more about what we do or how you can meet some of the children you have helped, please contact Tanya Weaver at tweaver@AFCAids.org.