Children's Education and Development
School materials, access to education and learning activities for vulnerable children.
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Our Programs
Four connected program areas that support children, women, young people and whole villages in Usa River.
Our Programs
Four program areas serving Usa River
Our programs are connected. Supporting a child in school, a mother with a small business and a clean water point in the same village helps the whole household move forward.
Program Details
What we do in each program
Program 01
Children's Education and Development
Education gives children the best chance at a better future. We help vulnerable children stay in school and do well there, so that difficulties at home do not decide what they can achieve.
What we do
- Support for vulnerable and orphaned children
- School uniforms, books and learning materials
- Improving access to quality education
- Educational, creative and environmental activities such as tree planting
Who it serves: children from vulnerable and low-income households in Leganga and Usa River, working together with their schools and teachers.
Program 02
Women's Empowerment
When a woman earns an income, gains new skills and takes part in decisions, her whole family benefits. We invest in women's skills, income and voice in the community.
What we do
- Economic independence and income generation, including livestock projects
- Vocational skills training
- Entrepreneurship workshops
- Leadership opportunities for women in the community
Who it serves: mothers, women caregivers and women's groups in Usa River who want to start or grow a source of income.
Program 03
Youth Development
Young people are a large part of the Usa River community. We give them space to lead, play sport, connect with each other and discover what they are capable of.
What we do
- Leadership training
- Sports and community engagement
- Personal development and mentoring
- Celebrating local culture and talent
Who it serves: teenagers and young adults in and out of school, including young people looking for direction after leaving school.
Program 04
Community Development
Strong communities need clean water, healthy surroundings and neighbours who support one another. We reach households and areas that are often left out of other services.
What we do
- Social welfare support for families in need
- Outreach to underserved households and schools
- Clean water, hygiene training and a clean environment
- Local development projects led by the community
Who it serves: families, primary schools and villages around Leganga and Usa River.