Feeding & Educating 50,000 Orphans in Rwanda

Through five years of implementation, the Higa Ubeho program in Rwanda assisted over 75,000 vulnerable households in 23 districts.

This means:

• 52,763 children received educational support.
• 242 School-based clubs were established.
• Peer mentoring/support was provided to 12,193 youths.
• Holiday camps served 13,399 youths.
• 18,792 children received education subsidies.
• Scholarships for vocational programs were provided to 6,542 youths.
• 304 volunteers were trained to lead playgroups for young children.
• Playgroups served 10,853 children under age five.

Meet a few of the youth who have benefited from the program -

Eric -

A few years ago, Eric (22) led undesirable life on the streets of Kigali, Rwanda. Dropping out of school and without start-up capital to vend clothes and fruits, Eric was left with no option except to lead life as a street child. But luck was on his side. Eric is now a changed man. Sponsored through the Higa Ubeho Program, Eric completed secondary education and is about to earn a degree in medicine. He is well on his way to having a rewarding career in Orthopedics.

Donat -

Donat is among the 6,500 that received one-year scholarship to gain valuable hospitality training to prepare him for the job market. He is now proudly employed as a waiter at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, a high-end tourist lodge in Musanze District, Northern Rwanda. Before that, Donat also gained from one of the 242 Abihizi youth clubs established in schools to offer leadership skills and mentorship to the youth. 

Aisha -

Young Aisha is one hardworking woman. Only 22 years old, Aisha is already a renowned driver and mechanic in Rubavu, Gisenyi, Rwanda. Exceptional skills in auto-mechanics continue to open opportunities as Aisha becomes a young breadwinner for her family. She is one of the 7000 individuals supported by the Higa Ubeho Program to enter the job market with technical skills.

Links:

• Global Communities - Rwanda