Program—
Young Stars
Mission
The mission of our "Young Stars" program is to help a child growing up in difficult circumstances stay healthy, continue school, and ultimately enroll in a university.
Selected students receive weekly mentoring and tutoring, and their families receive extra financial support for school supplies, clothes, rent, food, and medicines.
Our Model
Young Stars is designed to provide additional support for an HIV positive child who is working hard in school and wants to continue his/her education withour putting a strain on the family's finances. Health care workers trained child counseling, tutor, and mentor "Young Stars in a manner similar to the "Big Brother, Big Sister" program in the US.
This program was launched in 2014 to benefit children who possessed the drive to do well at school but lacked the resources and a suitable family background. The goal of this program is to ensure that children who work hard can succeed at school and realize their dreams of higher education.
Most student's families live on less than $2 per day.
Beneficiaries
The mentoring, tutoring, and financial support provided leads to improved health, higher school attendance and better performance at school. Alleviating the burden of school expenses allows the family to focus on keeping everyone fed and healthy. This gives the children space to learn, interact with peers, and build a bright future without putting strain on their already-fragile home environment.