activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Counseling and psychosocial support services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesOffers individual and group counseling through professional counselors to support young women in addressing personal and life challenges as part of holistic program development.
- Family food support to enable program participationProvides food provisions to families of program participants, particularly sponsored girls and young mothers, to reduce economic barriers and allow uninterrupted education and training.
- Hospitality and employment readiness training for young mothers Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides hospitality industry training and employment placement services to young mothers, including internships and job placement with partner organizations to support economic independence.
- Vocational training for young women in tailoring, hairdressing, and culinary arts Culinary Training and Food Entrepreneurship ProgramsOffers hands-on vocational programs in tailoring, hairdressing, and culinary arts to equip young women with marketable skills and employment readiness. Programs include seamstress training, hairdressing, and professional chef skills development.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Digital Inclusion to Enable Economic Participation digital inclusion through ICT educationWe operate an ICT Hub with computer education to prepare young women for the digital economy because access to technology and digital literacy are critical for equitable participation in modern job markets.
- Economic Self-Reliance via Vocational and Technical Training technical_training_for_self-relianceWe provide long-term vocational, technical, and entrepreneurship training in trades like tailoring, agriculture, and catering because equipping young women with marketable skills enables income generation, self-reliance, and the breaking of intergenerational poverty cycles.
- Holistic Community Empowerment through Integrated Programs holistic community empowermentWe build interlinked programs in education, vocational training, technology, and community engagement because we believe sustainable transformation occurs when individuals and communities are empowered across multiple dimensions of life.
- Relational Sponsorship and Fostering Model relational_fostering_modelWe use a co-sponsorship model and relational fostering approach because shared financial responsibility and personal connections with sponsors create stable, long-term support systems that enhance emotional wellbeing and educational persistence for girls.
- Spiritually Grounded Discipleship and Personal Development faith-based_discipleshipWe integrate faith-based discipleship and spiritual mentoring into our programs because we believe emotional, spiritual, and personal growth—rooted in dignity and hope—are essential to holistic redemption and resilience, especially for young mothers.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Academic Re-engagement Programs
Education support initiatives helping school-dropout girls return to formal or alternative learning pathways
Culinary Arts Classes
Practical cooking training that equips participants with professional culinary skills for employment or entrepreneurship in the food industry
Discipleship Program
Spiritual development initiative led by a pastor, teaching forgiveness, faith, and Christian values as part of holistic redemption
Home Visits
Family and community engagement efforts that include counseling and support to reduce cultural barriers and promote reintegration
Hospitality Program
Training program preparing young mothers for careers in the hospitality industry with skills for meaningful employment
KYRO ICT Hub
Planned computer laboratory to provide digital literacy and ICT education, preparing young women for the modern workforce
Seamstress Program
Hands-on vocational training that teaches young mothers sewing and garment-making skills to enable income generation and self-reliance
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Genocide Survivor Support and Assistance Fund (FARG) Government — Government-affiliated fund that supported Gertrude Uwishema's education.
- IBUKA Partner — Organization with which Gertrude Uwishema has served as a counselor for genocide survivors.
- KYRO Parent & Guardian Cooperative Partner — Collaborative network of family members that amplifies collective voice and spending power to support program participants.
- Redeemed Ministries Rwanda Partner — Partner organization through which Pastor Elie Nkurikiyinka gained pastoral experience.