Please Hear the Story of the Bajau people

Dear Supporters,

Warm greetings from the U9change Team.

As we reflect on the first half of 2026, we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership in bringing health, dignity, and hope to Bajau communities. Thanks to your unwavering support, the progress we shared in our previous report has continued to grow, creating meaningful and lasting improvements in the lives of children and families.

Reaching Our Expansion Goal
Health Support Extended to Remote Communities

We are pleased to share that we have successfully reached the additional remote Bajau settlement identified in our expansion plan. With this milestone achieved, essential health kits are now being distributed across all target communities in the region.

Children who previously had little or no access to basic hygiene supplies are now receiving regular support. In addition, community volunteers have been trained to help monitor local health needs and ensure that supplies are distributed consistently and effectively.

Stories of Change

Behind every statistic is a child, a family, and a future.

During a recent community visit, one mother shared that her children have experienced fewer illnesses since receiving regular hygiene supplies. Similar stories continue to emerge across the communities we serve, reminding us that sustainable change often begins with simple but consistent support.

These encouraging signs reinforce the importance of investing not only in immediate assistance but also in long-term community well-being.

Looking Ahead

As we move into the second half of 2026, our focus remains on strengthening community health through continued access to essential resources and practical health education.

Our priorities include:

Expanding the distribution of essential health and hygiene kits to ensure that vulnerable children and families continue to receive consistent support.
Strengthening Home and community-based health education programs focused on handwashing, personal hygiene, safe water practices, and disease prevention.
Developing additional educational materials that enable parents and caregivers to reinforce healthy habits at home.

We believe that lasting impact is achieved when communities are empowered to lead their own development. Every step we take today is helping to build a stronger foundation for future generations.

Because of your support, children are growing healthier, families are gaining valuable knowledge, and communities are becoming better equipped to shape their own future.

Thank you for standing alongside the Bajau people and for believing that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Together, we are creating lasting change—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

With sincere gratitude,

Dear Supporters,

Warm greetings from the U9change Team.

Following our November update, we are grateful to share encouraging progress from the field as our mission to support the Bajau children continues to grow in depth and impact. Your generosity is not only sustaining this work—it is strengthening it.

Continued Progress in the Field

Expanded Distribution and Measurable Impact
Since our last report, we have extended the distribution of essential health kits to two additional coastal villages. Families have reported noticeable reductions in common infections, particularly among young children. Community leaders have shared that access to basic hygiene supplies has eased the burden on families who previously had little to no medical support.

Strengthening Health Education Partnerships
We have begun collaborating with two local schools to pilot simple health education sessions integrated into weekly classes. These lessons focus on handwashing, safe water practices, and illness prevention. Teachers are now equipped with practical materials that allow health awareness to continue beyond our workshops.

Growing Community Trust
Perhaps most meaningful is the deepening trust between our team and the Bajau families. Parents are increasingly participating in discussions about long-term health solutions.

Looking Ahead

As we move toward early 2026, our priorities remain clear:

• Reach one more remote Bajau settlement to complete our expansion goal.
• Explore partnerships with regional clinics to establish referral pathways for urgent cases.

Every step forward reflects your compassion in action. What began as emergency health support is gradually becoming a foundation for lasting change.

Thank you for continuing to stand with the Bajau children. Because of you, health is improving, knowledge is spreading, and hope is taking root in communities that have long been overlooked.

Together, we are building not only healthier lives, but brighter futures.

With sincere gratitude,