Amani* (far right) is the sister of one of our former Shelter Yetu boys.

Shelter Yetu focuses our rescue efforts of boys because of the high number of boys living on the streets.

However, when our social workers are out in the community, they are always looking for opportunities to serve and empower girls. Recently, one of our social workers conducted a home visit with family where he had recently reunified a young boy.

The social worker found fourteen-year-old Amani* at home. She dropped out of school in fourth grade when her parents separated and her mother began to struggle with finances.

As they were talking, Amani shared her desire to go back to school.

Amani admitted to feeling lonely at home when other children her age are in school.

She shared that older men in the community are hitting on her and pressuring her toward early marriage. Relatives are also pressuring her to engage in domestic work in exchange for food.

But Amani dreams of a different life. And now, because of your support, Shelter Yetu is helping Amani to return to school!

We are currently in the process of working with a local school to re-enroll Amani.

She is so excited to go to school and dreams of being able to support her mother once she has finished her studies and gotten a good job.

*At Shelter Yetu, we respect children's right to privacy. So while their stories are true, client names and images may have been changed to protect their privacy. Thank you for understanding.