written by Aaron Chilunjika, from Chisomo James is a 17 yrs old boy coming from Nakonde in Northern province of Zambia. He is a double orphan, coming from a family of 5 children and he being the 3rd born. When both his parents passed he was taken in by the…
(written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD Nepal) 1. Introduction In August 2025, PSD Nepal, with generous support from the CRED Foundation, implemented a large-scale community-based tree plantation program in Ramechhap District. The initiative aimed to restore degraded hillsides, enhance local livelihoods, and mitigate monkey-induced crop destruction through the planting of 1,000…
The playground at Stepping Stones primary school in Nkhata Bay, Malawi is a very well-loved playground. The school, which has been supported by CRED Partners ever since it’s inception, is well known in the community for not just providing high quality that is accessible to children from all backgrounds, but…
CRED has been supporting the Hopeful Haven project in Acholi Quarters, Uganda now for about 8 years, and it continues to be a blessing to so many young people who are unable to attend mainstream school for various poverty-related reasons. This is exemplified by the following three young students who…
Elisha and Daniel are two boys who are being supported by the Street Kids outreach programme run by GNPDR. Both lads have just returned from the government-run rehabilitation center, where they were sent after being accused of theft (never proven) and held for 1 year. Thankfully for them, on release…
The week that I (Helen) was visiting St Joseph’s school (run by CRED Partner FIAM in India) happened to coincide with election week for the new head boy and head girl, and their deputies, and it was fascinating to see the process unfold as the week progressed. It started with…
(written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD Nepal) For over a decade, PSD Nepal has stood alongside some of the most vulnerable children in our society — those without parental care — through the compassionate support of The Unforgotten Fund (UNFF). This year, our partnership continued to bring education, care, and hope…
(all identifying details have been changed; written by a member of Ellilta staff) Humble Beginnings in Bahir Dar Emmy was born outside the bustling city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. As a young girl, she moved to Bahir Dar to live with her relatives, seeking stability and opportunities that her birthplace…
Fun, food and dancing were the order of the day at the Christmas Party for the children who are part of the two projects that CRED supports of Acholi Quarters, Uganda. Both those who attend Hopeful Haven education project, and those who are supported to attend mainstream school enjoyed a…
CRED has been supporting the Hopeful Haven project in Acholi Quarters, Uganda now for about 8 years, and it continues to be a blessing to so many young people who are unable to attend mainstream school for various poverty-related reasons. This is exemplified by siblings Moses and Esther (names and…
