The streets of Rwanda's cities and towns are "home" to multitudes of children and youth who have no parents or other adult mentors or caregivers. They are part of the all-encompassing tragedy of genocide, war, and HIV/AIDS.

They live by their wits, often using illegal means to earn enough money to survive. They scrounge in rubbish; they find dubious shelter in ditches or alleys; they are subject to weather, and are easy prey to disease and unscrupulous adults.

Some of these children are cared for on some level by compassionate adults who take them in for shelter, but who are for the most part too poor to provide even their most basic needs.  Virtually none of these children go to school. Prostitution offers a grim and dangerous option to many.

The Foundation is partnering with AEE to respond to the educational, emotional, physical and health needs of street children in Rwanda through an education and outreach project.

The education component is enabling street children to attend a 'catch-up' primary school program and learn vocational skills such as sewing and carpentry. 

The outreach component involves building relationships with children who are still on the street through sporting competitions and a mobile healthcare clinic which operates on a weekly basis.

For more information, click on this link to download the   project sheet .