"My grandfather taught me to give back to people especially those in need as service to others is the key to happiness and self-fulfilment."

As French and Malagasy, I believe that a humanitarian approach in Madagascar must be that of a partnership that respects indigenous cultures. All of our projects are determined and implemented alongside the populations concerned, and all must take into account environmental implications to promote good practices from the beginning. That's how sustainable development is built.

Being a physician in Africa goes beyond the hospital corridors. I am passionate and dedicated on increasing access of healthcare services to the underserved and rural communities in my settings. Good health is the cornerstone of anything an individual aspires to achieve in life. I am working to ensure the street-connected children access a free, quality and friendly healthcare services, re-integration and psychosocial support despite of their minority status.

“Nothing can bring more joy to life than beautifully fulfilling and restoring hope to vulnerable children in our society. Of course, when in a foreign land, you can never have a smooth ride! There will be moments of: "Who does he think he is to make it here?" Then uncomfortable conversations; such as, "How will he benefit from these initiatives? Why does he care so much about these people? You are just a refugee! etc…" But my experience coming to Kenya as a refugee has impacted me so positively that I take pride in giving these refugee kids a chance to have an education while in a foreign land; for I know that it will make the world a better place for them, for you, for me and the entire generation. When you want to change the world, start by changing the community around you!"

Every child is hungry for recognition and love above all, and yet many of them are exposed to the extreme poverty of fragmented family and community relationships, permeated by the violence of selfishness. And when there is material and food insecurity on top of that and material goods become unattainable, there is the risk of risky personal behavior and social aberrations. Without a doubt, the answer lies in education. But what education? Through Casa Rafael, I bet on the transformative power of Art. I opted for Education Through Art in which, for the child, the process of discovering and exploring their creative resources is more important than the work itself. Furthermore, I believe that the quality of presence and accompaniment is what allows the child to raise his self-esteem and carry out a resilient process, achieving greater security, freedom and autonomy.

“I believe that everyday is an opportunity for me to make an impact. So, I have been drawn to working with fellow young people, reflecting on the profound influence we can have on the lives of needy children in their formative years. We work to foster a nurturing environment for them to witness first-hand the power of boundless love for humanity inherent in us all. Luena Foundation helps us fullfil this moral responsibility, allowing us to witness the pure wonder of childhood, making a lasting impact on young lives and contributing to the foundation of lifelong learning and development. It offers us a real sense of pride!"

"I believe children and youths are critical age groups with huge potentials that need to be carefully guided and assisted for a productive society. I also hold strong that vulnerable persons are only deprived of what it takes to be invulnerable. My passion is to provide to children, youths and vulnerable persons psycho-social and entrepreneurial support that could enable them serve as productive agents in their current and prospective communities. To me community service is about reducing the lines of deprivation with opportunities that promote love, harmony, sympathy, empathy for one another and especially economic and social empowerment."

“I realize my potential when providing interactive spaces for internally displaced children, youths and marginalized women in rural and war-affected communities. This experience gives me wings to fly with my dream when they acquire leadership skills, build on their confidence and improve on their self-esteem."

"PARC-Uganda’s vision is a world of equal opportunity where children live and grow without barriers and suffering regardless of race, ethnicity, location or socioeconomic status."

We at Project of Hope believe love is a universal element that touches everyone! We are determined to give hope and love to orphans, street children and other destitute children, including children with special needs. By doing so, we rejuvenate their sense of value and self-esteem in life. We believe that by doing so, we make the world a better place to be.

As a development practitioner, my work is a means of giving back to the community that nurtured and shaped me. This community played a vital role in my upbringing, providing me with support, values, and opportunities that have made me who I am today. By dedicating my efforts to development projects and initiatives, I aim to contribute positively to the growth and well-being of this community, ensuring that others can benefit from the same support and opportunities I was fortunate to receive. Through my work, I strive to create a lasting impact, fostering sustainable development and empowering individuals to improve their own lives and the community as a whole.

Life is dynamic. The vulnerable child of today would be the CEO of tomorrow. Such being the case, I strongly feel supporting the needy child education today, would be making the chartered accountant of tomorrow. Give them a chance for time and chance happens for all..."

We as Kwezi Child Foundation have evolved to be a community. A community held together by the ability to connect, relate and help each other. Well knowing that in life it’s not about being perfect but finding your purpose and giving it your all every day. That’s when transformation happens. And this is how change occurs.

"One book, one pen, one child, one teacher, and the community can change the world. Educating a child is an investment in the future. When we nurture and guide a child, the values we instill stay with them for life. At Ubuntukenya, in partnership with the Luena Foundation, our mission is to empower education, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for every child. Together, we can shape a future filled with endless possibilities."

Madagascar Mobile Library is a mobile library that works in rural, isolated areas far from technology. We lend books to everyone living in these communities (educational books, books on agricultural techniques, personal development and business creation books, health and household management books, nature protection and first aid books). We stay 3 days in the villages that we work with so people come for reading and participate in the conferences and debates that we organize with different themes, we offer courses to students as well. Our activities are free. Our goal is to provide a better life for each person by increasing their knowledge, and making parents aware of the duties towards their children. For us, prioritizing education and literacy are important to escape poverty and live in harmony.

That moment when we met Luena Foundation Luena is unforgettable, we quickly built an incredible friendship built on great mutual trust. Five years have quickly passed, in this time Luena has been a paradigm of generosity and social commitment, dedicating resources to improve the lives of people in vulnerable situations, boys, girls, pregnant young people and especially educational communities and their school infrastructure. Luena is an example of providing opportunities and empowering people to reach their full potential. The help provided by Fundación Civil Hogar Luceros del Amanecer has had a positive and lasting impact on the lives of thousands of people in the municipality of Camoapa, Nicaragua. The boys and girls who have received support from the foundation have been able to grow up in a safe and loving environment and have had the opportunity to develop their potential. Families that have received assistance have been able to improve their quality of life and escape the cycle of poverty. The communities that have worked with us have managed to strengthen themselves and improve their living conditions.

"I am convinced that quality education and environment stewardship are two pillars for a just and sustainable world for both the present and future generations."

"As we strive to improve the lives of orphans and extremely disadvantaged children in the Luuka District of Uganda, it feels empowering to know that we have the support and encouragement of so many individuals and organizations around the world."

Growing up as a child from a very poor family, I experienced several challenges and multiple barriers to have a bright future, especially poverty as my parents often struggled to afford my school and other basic needs. My conditions even became worse as I had to drop out of school due to the death of my father and my mother, a widow, could not afford my school needs. With all these struggles as a child and young person, I was inspired to offer my life in serving other children, youths and women in and around our communities so that their future and wellbeing is not hindered by similar challenges and barriers which I faced. This inspiration motivated me to begin my career in community development where I had to volunteer in NGOs as a way of contributing to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youths and women. This same zeal enabled me to champion the creation of Initiatives for Sustainable Development (ISUDEV), where I am currently the founder and president; whose mission is to remove all barriers for the alleviation of poverty among poor and needy children, disadvantaged youths and vulnerable women within our communities.