Summary of the Situation **A Compassionate School Meeting Essential Needs**In a quiet rural community, a newly established school stands as a beacon of hope for families struggling to access quality education. Many parents hold seasonal or low-wage jobs, making it difficult to afford even modest school fees. Recognizing this challenge, the school has committed to […]
Summary of the Situation Nairobi has seen a sharp rise in the number of street children and homeless families. Many of these children are driven to the streets by extreme poverty, family breakdowns, the death of parents, and the lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Life on the streets exposes them […]
Summary of the Situation The Madonna Education Centre began in 2010 with the mission of providing education to children in rural areas who would otherwise lack access to schooling. Many parents in the community face significant financial challenges, making it difficult for them to afford school fees. To support these families, the school keeps its […]
Summary of the Situation Bihar is a trafficking hotspot where false promises of work lure the poor—especially women, children, and Mahadalit communities—into forced labor and exploitation. With little education or opportunity, youth remain trapped in cycles of vulnerability. This project confronts these injustices by raising awareness, building skills, and empowering women through Self-Help Groups and […]
Summary of the Situation St. Mary Immaculate Villa Maria Primary School, located in a rural district, serves children aged 3–13, including orphans and students from low-income farming families. Many pupils miss school to help on family farms, and most families struggle to pay the $6.25 annual school fee. Previously, NGOs sponsored some students, but these […]
Summary of the Situation The Cordis Mariae Secondary School began in 2018 with the goal of educating local children living in rural areas who otherwise would not have access to schooling. In our area, many parents struggle financially to send their children to school. To support these families, the school keeps fees very low, but […]
Summary of the Situation We are currently facing a critical need for a vehicle to facilitate transportation and delivery of services to the poor in our community. This need has arisen due to the challenging economic conditions in Nigeria, which have increased the urgency of reaching and serving more impoverished communities. Previously, we’ve had to […]
Summary of the Situation Kansas City faced its deadliest year in 2023, recording 184 homicides. Of these, approximately 1 in 3 victims and 1 in 4 suspects are under the age of 25. The Kansas City Police Department attributes much of this violence to unresolved conflict between people who know each other. People resort to […]
Summary of the Situation In Naivasha, many youths and young adults are caught in conflicts as victims or perpetrators, often due to unemployment or underemployment. This frustration is evident in incidents like the June 2024 Gen Z protests, where some youths engaged in looting and violence, leading to loss of life. Political manipulation exacerbates tensions, […]
Summary of the Situation Kalubula Primary is a community school started by the daughters of the Redeemer. It aimed to increase the levels of welfare in Mutangama village and other surrounding villages by providing basic education. The village is remote and hard to reach, 19km from the main road. Pupils have to walk 17km to […]
