We Support Children and Youth to Reach Their Full Potential
IMPACT STORIES
01
The story of Asha, a blind student who was able to access Braille materials: "I Finally Had a Book of My Own"The
Before
Intervention​
The foundation partnered with her school to provide:
Braille textbooks for all core subjects
A portable Braille slate and stylus
Basic Braille literacy training for teachers
Asha received her first full set of accessible materials—something she had never had in her life.
After
With access to Braille, Asha began studying on her own for the first time. Her grades improved dramatically, and by the end of the term she ranked in the top 10% of her class. She became more confident, joined the debate club, and now plans to pursue secondary school and eventually become a teacher for visually-impaired children.
02
"I Went From Surviving to Standing on My Own" is the story of Mariam, a widow who started a small business and regained stability.
Before
Intervention​
The foundation enrolled her in a women’s economic empowerment program, offering:
A sewing machine and starter kit
Business and bookkeeping training
A small seed grant to buy fabric
A mentor who checked on her progress weekly
After
Within six months, Mariam opened a small tailoring shop out of her home. Word spread quickly, and she began sewing school uniforms and women’s dresses for the community. Her income tripled, she was able to send her children back to school, and she regained a sense of dignity and independence. Today, she employs two other widows and hopes to expand into a stall at the local market.
03
The story of Jonas, a young athlete who was scouted and sponsored: "A Chance Turned Into a Future"​
Before
Intervention​
During a community sports outreach event funded by the foundation, Jonas was scouted by coaches who saw his potential. The foundation provided:
Professional coaching sessions
Training kits and equipment
Sponsorship for travel to regional tournaments
Nutritional support and academic tutoring to balance schoolwork
After
Jonas advanced from local contests to regional titles in less than a year. He was picked for a youth academy program and awarded a scholarship covering both sports training and school costs. His self-assurance skyrocketed, and he now serves as a mentor to younger kids in his neighborhood. For the first time, it seems realistic for him to fulfill his dream of playing for his country.
04
Kareem — From Falling Behind to Top Performer
Before
Intervention
The foundation provided him with:
Braille math and science materials
A portable Braille display
Extra tutoring sessions in Braille literacy
After
Kareem was reading literature assignments and answering arithmetic problems on his own at the end of the school year. His grades went from being at the bottom of his class to the top. He now intends to pursue engineering studies and create tools that are accessible to blind students.
05
A Tailoring Dream Turned Into Income
Before
Intervention
The foundation enrolled her in a business empowerment program that provided:
A sewing machine and startup materials
Training in budgeting and pricing
A small grant to buy fabric
Mentorship from a local entrepreneur
After
In her house, Fatima started a tailoring business. She established a consistent clientele in a matter of months, particularly for school uniforms. She is now financially solid, repaying previous bills, and saving for her children’s education.
06
Joyce — From Grief to Self-Reliance
Before ​
Intervention​​
The foundation offered Joyce:
Training in soap-making and packaging
Seed funding for raw materials
Access to a local market stall
A support group of other widows
After
In the neighboring villages, her handmade soap company soon became well-known. Joyce now makes enough money to pay for her education and support her family. She has trained other widows and broadened her product line, becoming an inspiration to ladies going through similar struggles.