In December, ALARM Tanzania partnered with the Student Center to hold a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Program. Statistics show that 85% of all girls who undergo GBV drop out of school and marry early. GBV also causes a higher risk of contracting HIV and/or causes other fatal medical issues. The intent of this program was to train secondary school […]
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After Mount Nyiragongo erupted in May, and left many vulnerable people displaced and traumatized, ALARM Rwanda responded to the need by giving food to the hungry, distributing cash for business start-ups, and providing counseling for those who were traumatized. This response provided 405 people with food for 2 months, 40 individuals with cash for a business
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ALARM Tanzania provided training and guidance to the “Wanawake wa Ufalme” (“Women of the Kingdom”) microfinancing group. Traditionally, conventional financial institutions don’t serve low-income individuals. ALARM Tanzania provides financial services and support to these individuals who seek to undertake businesses by using loans from the microfinancing group. One of the group members, through an ALARM sponsorship, attended the
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The Psychosocial Support for Traumatized and Persecuted Pastors in Zanzibar Island project was implemented to holistically enhance the psychological well-being of religiously traumatized and persecuted pastors in Zanzibar. Through the trainings, this project gave 30 pastors a chance at having control over their lives again through safety, acknowledgement, and reconnection. These 15 pastor couples were
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Currently, 88 students are enrolled at IWE and are doing well in their studies! We are grateful for partners like Rise Up Woman International, who have come alongside this school to empower girls in their education. On February 1st, the IWE fence was destroyed due to flooding but because of your generosity, the fence is
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Through the Community-Based Orphan Support Program, 101 children were given bags of food during the COVID-19 lockdown! Because of the continuing support that ALARM Uganda is showing these children, they are left feeling encouraged that God will continue to provide for their needs. Many of these child-headed homes and children in need were unsuccessful in accessing food prior to the bags
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The Pader Technical School continues to train its students in garden cultivation and management. Despite the challenges faced over the last few months, the school has continued to do projects that benefit the institute in addition to the surrounding communities. These students are learning how to manage cattle, piggery, poultry, and horticulture crops. In addition, the
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The Community Based Orphan Support Program (CBOSP) continues to care for children who have been orphaned within the community. There were many challenges that these children faced earlier in the year as COVID-19 prevented the children from meeting with mentors and attending church. This caused mental and emotional challenges for the children. After the government eased
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In October, ALARM Uganda held an Alternative Dispute Resolution Training (ADR) for 112 participants. As these participants attended the training, they were equipped with skills in mediation and peaceful coexistence which served as a critical tool in the midst of the pressures of the current political environment in Uganda mixed with the impact of COVID-19.
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In 2019, 24 Rwandan WLTI (Women’s Leadership Training Institute) graduates were equipped and empowered to become Trainers of Trainers (TOTs). This group of 24 women divided into 4 regional groups and in January, the Northern Regional WLTI program was launched, in partnership with Rise Up Woman International. 50 women gathered together to go through session one, “Meeting
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