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In Nyanzalac commune, WiGLI stands beside children of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, who face compounded vulnerabilities due to displacement and poverty. These children often endure disrupted education, inadequate nutrition, and lack of access to basic services. The Challenges…
At WiGLI, our household-centered approach ensures that no child is left behind. Among the children we support are orphans and those living with disabilities, who often face barriers to education, healthcare, and daily life. One child ( Japhet N.) ,…
In Burundi, poverty remains one of the greatest barriers to education. Many children lack the most basic school materials—uniforms, shoes, or notebooks—forcing thousands to drop out of school or resort to begging on the streets. This challenge is especially acute…
“Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been incredibly supportive in screening our children at the community level and encouraging us to seek medical care promptly. As a mother of five, three of my children were suffered from anemia, and CHWs guided…
Children often carry more than meets the eye. Many live with hidden wounds such as fear, trauma, stress that weigh heavily on their young hearts. Globally, one in seven adolescents experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global…
While many children dream of toys, sweets, or games, one young boy had a different vision for his future. He dreamed of starting a small livestock project. For him, owning animals was more than farming—it was a step toward independence,…
When WiGLI first met this family, their children had been falling sick again and again. The cause was painfully simple: without mosquito nets, they were exposed every night to malaria-carrying mosquitoes. For the parents, it was heartbreaking to watch their…