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Our programmes

Nine objectives under two goals: helping children and youth reach their potential, and making sure older persons age with dignity.

Goal one

Empowering children and youth

Equitable access to quality education, better nutrition and wellbeing, mentorship, stronger families and livelihood pathways that lead to self-reliance, dignity and long-term transformation.

Young footballers standing with their coaches in front of a school building

Equitable access to quality education

Scholarships, educational materials, school uniforms and learning resources for vulnerable children, plus teaching aids, technology and infrastructure for under-resourced schools. Enrichment programmes build literacy, digital skills and academic excellence.

  • Scholarships
  • Uniforms and materials
  • School support
  • Digital literacy

Child nutrition, health and wellbeing

School feeding, community nutrition initiatives and partnerships that improve access to basic healthcare and hygiene. We also raise awareness of child nutrition, preventive health and psychosocial wellbeing.

  • School feeding
  • Hygiene
  • Health education

Mentorship, leadership and personal development

Mentorship networks that connect young people with positive role models, life-skills and leadership training, and spaces such as sport that nurture talent, creativity, confidence and resilience.

  • Mentorship
  • Life skills
  • Leadership
  • Sport

Family and community engagement

Parental engagement, caregiver support and community participation through capacity-building workshops and partnerships with schools, community leaders and development organisations, so communities own their children's welfare and success.

  • Parent workshops
  • Caregiver support
  • Partnerships

Sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance

Vocational guidance, career development, skills training and entrepreneurship support that build employability and reduce dependency, upholding the dignity and economic independence of young people.

  • Vocational skills
  • Careers
  • Entrepreneurship

Goal two

Dignity for older persons

Better health, wellbeing, economic resilience, protection and social inclusion for vulnerable elderly persons, backed by rights-based advocacy that promotes independence and active participation in society.

Community members gathered at a NAAMIS Foundation outreach

Quality healthcare and wellbeing services

Access to healthcare, essential medicines, nutritional support and psychosocial care for vulnerable elderly men and women, meeting their physical, mental and emotional needs with dignity.

  • Healthcare access
  • Medicines
  • Psychosocial care

Socio-economic resilience and self-reliance

Livelihood interventions, food security and income-generating opportunities for elderly persons and elderly-headed households, so they keep their independence and self-worth.

  • Food security
  • Income generation
  • Livelihoods

Living conditions, protection and inclusion

Safe and adequate housing, stronger family and community-based care, and environments that welcome older persons into social, cultural and community life with security and belonging.

  • Safe housing
  • Community care
  • Social inclusion

Advocacy for the rights of older persons

Awareness-raising, policy engagement and partnerships with communities, civil society and public institutions to advance age-inclusive policies and recognise the contributions and needs of older persons.

  • Awareness
  • Policy engagement
  • Partnerships

Help us reach more children and elders

Fund a scholarship, support a feeding programme or partner on care for older persons.