Sarah Kenya Update: 700+ Students on Track to Graduate HFC has begun supporting a new project in Northern Kenya, to get 700 out-of-school children back into school, and keep them free from child marriage, FGM and trafficking. The project is operated in partnership with local organization Samburu Girls Foundation. The children, aged 10-14, were enrolled in school last … Read more
Winter 2026 Field Report I have just returned from a month-long trip to India and Nepal – a challenging, joyful experience in which we launched two new programs, celebrated the wedding of an HFC graduate, and got inspired with new ideas. The trip started in Kolkata – our headquarters – where the majority of program … Read more
I’m thrilled to report that girls and projects in India, Nepal and Kenya are thriving! Girls are healing from trauma and building bright futures through education. Awareness is growing in their communities because of their leadership and advocacy. Your love and support are fuel for their fire. Thank you! HFC has two projects in Kenya: a … Read more
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