Project Summary

Title: Hope for Every Child Initiative

The Hope for Every Child Initiative aims to transform the lives of 100 vulnerable children under the age of 18 into empowered, self-reliant, and valuable members of society. This will be achieved through psychosocial rehabilitation and by meeting their essential needs—including food, education, access to medical services, and participation in sports.

The project supports children to access formal education and vocational training in areas such as tailoring, welding, and IT. Additionally, they are equipped with skills and resources to start small businesses, enabling them to reintegrate successfully into their families and communities.

Furthermore, the initiative will provide psychosocial and economic support to the parents or guardians of 120 children, empowering them to sustain their households. This holistic approach addresses poverty, the root cause that often pushes children into street life, aiming to break the cycle and create lasting change.

The Challenge

In Rwanda, many families continue to live in poverty, a condition largely linked to the long-term consequences of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The genocide left countless people traumatized and devastated the country's socio-economic fabric.

As a result, many households are headed by orphans or children, and numerous children flee to the streets to escape domestic violence, abuse, and extreme poverty. Life on the streets exposes them to hunger, physical violence, substance abuse, and exploitation.

The situation has further deteriorated due to the impact of COVID-19 preventive measures. Many families are now facing extreme hunger, and the number of street children continues to rise across the country.

Our Solution

Despite limited resources, Hope for a Good Life Organization is committed to building a peaceful and sustainable society by supporting the following categories of vulnerable children:

These children are carefully selected based on vulnerability criteria to ensure the most at-risk benefit first.

Estimated Annual Costs per Child (in USD)

Pre-School Education:

Vocational Training:

Total per person: $4,109/year

Secondary Education:

Total per student: $650/year

Tertiary Education:

Other Support:

Long-Term Impact

By providing education, rehabilitation, and economic support, this initiative ensures that formerly vulnerable children grow into empowered, productive citizens. They will not only improve their own lives but also contribute to the social and economic development of their families, communities, and the country at large.