Sarah 
In 2024, we offered computer training to 124 high risk girls and marginalized women in Kolkata. Another 50 have just begun their 6-month course. ⭐ 74% of program graduates who were eligible to work (not in full time college), were able to increase their income, and the average increase in income was 688%. ⭐Over 80% … Read more
Hi Lovely Friends! I recently spent time at our projects in India and Nepal, and then after a week home, visited our newer projects in Kenya. Although the back to back trips were intense (maybe not my best idea ever 😜), it’s always energizing to spend time in person with the staff and partners, and … Read more
Hi Lovely Friends! I recently spent time at our projects in India and Nepal, and then after a week home, visited our newer projects in Kenya. Although the back to back trips were intense (maybe not my best idea ever 😜), it’s always energizing to spend time in person with the staff and partners, and … Read more
Hi Lovely Friends! I recently spent time at our projects in India and Nepal, and then after a week home, visited our newer projects in Kenya. Although the back to back trips were intense (maybe not my best idea ever 😜), it’s always energizing to spend time in person with the staff and partners, and … Read more
A Woman Who Earns… In India – and in the majority of the world – a woman who earns has more power and respect in her family and community. For women coming out of exploitation, or who are high risk, it is especially important to have the means for financial independence; Poverty is a major … Read more
Kenya & Nepal Kenya – Sowing New Seeds In July, I had the joy of co-leading HFC’s first-ever immersion trip to Kenya. It was a great success. Background: Last summer, we launched partnerships with two organizations working to protect girls from sexual and gender-based violence in Kenya. We chose to expand into Kenya because it’s … Read more
Regional Expansion – Kenya We are excited to share that we are expanding our work into Kenya, working – as usual – with exemplary local leaders and partner organizations. Kenya, like South Asia is a global hotspot for sexual and gender-based violence. Our work in Kenya is starting with support of a school-based rescue shelter, … Read more
Computer Training & Digital Literacy – a Path to a Brighter Future Sitamaya comes from a family where men are the providers and decision makers. When her father died suddenly just after she graduated high school, it felt like a nightmare as he was her biggest champion. He had been the only breadwinner of the … Read more
My recent trip to visit projects and partners had many challenges and even more joys. As I reflected in my journal, I kept coming back to the themes of value (as in human worth) and values. Kolkata As usual, I started my trip in Kolkata – our base of operations, where we currently have a … Read more
We are so grateful that our goal of raising $180,000 for 2024 programs through our holiday campaign was a success. Thanks to all of you for pulling us over the finish line! We understand that with many crises going on in the world, there are many worthy causes vying for your help and attention. Thank … Read more