Beyond the Grant Cycle
When long-term, trust-based support disappears without a clear transition, locally led movements become fragile. These three stories from Kenya and Uganda show why continuity and accompaniment matter.
Youth Voices and Action Initiative: A Lifeline for Girls in Crisis
In Tana River County, a girl who has been raped may be told that the nearest post-rape care is not in her county. YVAI was created for this reality, building safe spaces and systems that last along Kenya's coast.
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UG Teens: When Young People Are Seen, Their Futures Open
On a Saturday afternoon in Kampala, a group of teenagers gathered around a microphone. For some, it was the first time they could speak openly about their lives. UG Teens expanded to 46 schools, reaching over 80,000 young people.
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Samasha Medical Foundation: A Health System That Kept a Girl in School
A 17-year-old girl became pregnant and quietly assumed her education was over. Through Samasha-supported community outreach, she was identified, connected to help, and today she is in Senior 4, continuing her education.
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