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…
(written by F4M director, Dr Terry Garde) Our page on the CRED website shows both sizes of a device known as GoldKacha, the standard size, to be used in a fixed location and a smaller more recently developed size, the GoldKacha mini (miniGK). These are mechanised pieces of equipment which…
written by Aaron Chilunjika from Chisomo, Zambia This is 19yrs old Rose who has been coming to Chisomo Drop-In centre since she was 15yrs old. She is a single orphan since the death of her father and her mother is very vulnerable and lives in poverty. Rose comes from a…
CRED Partner IDAK have been supporting Wasare school to deliver a lunchtime meal programme for all the students. As a result, all of the students can now remain at school and get a good meal in the middle of the day, rather than having to go home, or go without.…
The students from Stepping Stones vocational courses recently celebrated completing their training with a joyful graduation ceremony 20 students graduated, across tailoring, carpentry, and hair and beauty courses. The ceremony was well attended by traditional authority and governing officials and education department. New courses started across the three disciplines in…
Odong innocent was once a beneficiary under Cred, receiving support to go to school in Acholi Quarters. Unfortunately, though, his mother decided to move him and his brothers back to the village, where he wasn’t able to continue with his education to the point of gaining a leavers certificate. When…
