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Supporting Vulnerable Children in Africa

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THE REALITY

Though now illegal, selling a daughter into forced marriage has been common practice in Africa for hundreds of years, robbing the girls of Africa of opportunity for education, safety, happiness, and autonomy. In the poorest areas, children are malnourished and left without an education, made worse by a severe drought in the region.

THE HOPE

Hope for the Hopeless directly funds Wadada, an indigenous organization that houses more than 60 children who have been rescued from being sold as child brides, forced into labor, or given up due to lack of family resources.

These children are given a home, nutrition, education, and tools needed for a brighter future.

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Hope for a Future

Children at the Wadada Children’s Home may be given by their families who cannot afford to feed and care for them, or rescued out of an abusive situation. They often come from the poorest areas, facing extreme hunger, which can lead to developmental issues. At the Wadada Community Center, children are given what most people take for granted: daily meals, water, and basic hygiene care.

In addition to basic care, Wadada supports the children’s education and growth. As Kenyan schools require students to speak both Swahili and English, new Wadada children are tutored, typically for a year, before they can enter the school system. At the Children’s Home, girls and boys are taught new skills, such as sewing, cooking and farming, as well as leadership skills.

"The result is incredible," says Ken Yockey, Hope for the Hopeless Board President. "For the first time, these kids have hope for a future. Our graduates have gone on to vocational schools and even one is working on his Master's Degree. They're able to open up their own businesses, from making and selling clothing to accounting."

Wadada student, Elizabeth, recieves a school award.
Wadada rescued these boys after severe drought foreced their familiies to give them away.
Girls and women living at the Wadada house consider themselves sisters, and often choose to sleep two to three to a bed to stay close.
Thousands of children attend the biannual Children's Rallies, hosted by Rev. Nelly. Wadada children act as leaders at the events.
Wadada children tend the farm by the Children's Community Center.
Children attend classes at the Wadada Community Center.
Girls tend the Wadada Community Center farm.
Wadada students are taught a wide arrange of vocational skills to use once they are adults, including sewing and tailoring skills.

Hope through Growth

Rescued children are given opportunities to grow personally, based on age and maturity.

Leadership

Public Speaking

Singing Groups

Music

Vocational Development

Homemaking

Cooking

Catering

Camps

Additional Opportunities

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Every dollar goes to helping the children of Kenya. Hope for the Hopeless is backed by supporters who cover all administrative costs, which means your donation goes further, including housing, medical costs and education.

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Young women seeking educational assistance for High School and college

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Despite coming from poor, remote areas of Western Kenya from the Pokot tribe, these young women have thrived, and are currently trying to raise funds to pay for further education, including high school and college. Sadly, they are only two of thousands of kids looking for assistance. Consider a donation today to help further their academic futures!

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