written by Bishnu Bhatta from PSD-Nepal We are currently at a crucial point in human history where the climate crisis looms large, threatening public health and equity globally, collective action has never been more critical. South and Southeast Asia, in particular, face unique challenges, exacerbated by climate change, including increased…
In 2008, Benson Ocen founded I Live Again Uganda in response to a desperate need for trauma counselling support, community rebuilding, and discipleship amongst those who had been so deeply traumatised by the brutal atrocities that occured during the Lords Resistance Army reign of terror. 16 years on, and ILA…
IDAK (I Dream Again Kenyanito) Foundation is continuing to make positive changes in the lives of many. Sometimes, it is through the provision of scholarships, or medical support, and in the case of the students at Wasare primary school in rural Kisumu district, it is through the setting up of…
When Joyce’s baby twin daughters died within 2 weeks of each early in 2023, Joyce felt as though her world had caved in. She still had her sons, who were then age 4 and 6, but the trauma of losing the girls was, not surprisingly, huge. After a time, she…
Amaro Brenda (in the white) and Lamunu Rhona (in the black) are both from Acholi Quarters. They are both 20 years old, and both completed their secondary education in December 2022. Since then neither of them have been able to find any employment, and were feeling very despairing of the…
The Chisomo transition home is in the suburbs of Lusaka, and has space for 40 children. All of the children came to Chisomo from the streets of Lusaka, some via the Chisomo drop-in centre, and some via the police when they do one of their ‘street-kid clearance sweeps’. The purpose…
On a recent visit to Zambia, Cred partner liaison manager, Helen, had the joy of visiting the Chisomo drop in centre and meeting with the young people who were attending that day. The young people, who all are currently living on the streets, can attend the drop in on a…
There was great celebration recently as the new library at Stepping Stones school in Malawi was officially opened by local dignitaries. The library is already proving to be great hit with the students as it provides them with the space and access to books that they just never get anywhere…
Students from the Stepping Stones vocational training course had a wonderful graduation day recently attended by family, friends and local dignitaries. The students graduated with a certificate in one of the three courses on offer – tailoring, basket weaving, and hair and beauty. some of the products that the students…
Environmental conservation was demonstrated and encouraged through a community tree planting day in western Kenya recently. CRED Partner IDAK initiated the event, and students from the local primary school as well as their families were all enthusiastic participants.
