Kabale Shine Project: Reducing Barriers to Education for Girls in Rural Uganda

Marion, a recipient of Luena Foundation’s Young Changemaker’s Grant, used her funding to address the significant barriers to education that girls face in her community by purchasing sewing machines, materials for reusable pads, and school supplies. Her initiative helps girls stay in school by improving menstrual hygiene and reducing financial burdens. Many Barriers to Education […]

Epilepsy Medication for Vulnerable Children in Malawi

About the Project The project consisted of providing antiseizure medication for children. Location Goma Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi Quick Project Stats Funding Date October 2024 Luena Investment $1,500 CBO Partner Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation Village Goma Country Malawi # of Children Impacted 100 Community Contribution $50 for transporting medication from town to the clinic Lack of […]

Inclusive Secondary School for Vulnerable Students in Malawi

About the Project The project consisted of establishing a secondary school, safe space, and epilepsy center to address the complex needs of children with epilepsy. Location Goma Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi Quick Project Stats Funding Date September 2024 Luena Investment $2,500 CBO Partner Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation Village Goma Country Malawi # of Children Impacted 100 […]

Providing Care for a Displaced Family in Southwest Cameroon

About the Project The project consisted of sponsoring a medical operation for a young woman and providing food for her family. Location Bolifamba, Buea, Southwest region of Cameroon Quick Project Stats Funding Date October – December 2021 Luena Investment $300 CBO Partner Action For Change (AFC) Village Bolifamba Country Cameroon # of Children Impacted 1 […]

Technology to Detect Epilepsy in Underserved Communities in Malawi

About the Project Consisted of the purchase of an electroencephalogram (EEG) machine for the Chifundo Epilepsy Centre to aid proper diagnosis. Location Goma Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi Quick Project Stats Funding Date December 2023 – April 2024 Luena Investment $3,200 CBO Partner Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation Village Goma village of traditional authority Ngabu, Chikwawa District Country […]

Epilepsy Medication for Children in Underserved Communities in Malawi

About the Project Consisted of provision of antiseizure medication for children. Location Goma Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi Quick Project Stats Funding Date December 2023 – April 2024 Luena Investment $1,500 CBO Partner Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation Village Goma village of traditional authority Ngabu, Chikwawa District Country Malawi # of Children Impacted 200 Community Contribution Lack of […]

Preventing Heart Disease in Rural Belize

With a Young Changemaker’s grant from Luena Foundation, Benjamin Lam was able to purchase nine blood pressure cuffs and blood pressure medications that were used to treat hypertensive patients in the rural villages of San Pedro, San Narciso, and Libertad in northern Belize. Ben Lam is an incoming freshman at Tulane University who plans to […]