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Our Results

Real impact. Real families. Kirehe District.

Documented results from our pilot phase in Rwanda.

What We've Achieved So Far

Since Itetero Daycare opened in 2022, our pilot phase has demonstrated what is possible when communities lead their own development.

247+
Children reached through Itetero Daycare since 2022
90%
of mothers report increased business revenue after enrolment
85%
of mothers report they can work more hours
75%
of families report improved hygiene practices
70%
of mothers report increased customers
25%
of mothers report hiring additional staff
6
Integrated programme areas across Kirehe District

Flagship Impact

Itetero Daycare: Breaking the Cycle

When a mother can leave her child in a safe, nurturing environment, she can work. When she can work, she earns. When she earns, she can pay school fees, buy food, invest in her business. The child grows up with early learning, nutrition and protection. The cycle of poverty is interrupted — not by charity, but by infrastructure.

Itetero Daycare has been that infrastructure for more than 247 children and their families since 2022. The pilot phase is complete. Our current priority is expansion into host communities where no equivalent childcare exists, and sustainability through scholarships for the most vulnerable households.

"Before Itetero, I could not leave my child. Now I run my business every day. My income has doubled. My child is learning, eating well, and happy."
Mother, Itetero Daycare participant, Kirehe District
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90%
Increased business revenue
85%
More working hours
70%
More customers
75%
Better hygiene practices
25%
Hired additional staff
247+
Children in safe care

Stories

From the Field

Individual programme stories and participant updates are published in our News section as programmes grow. New stories are added regularly.

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Where We're Headed: Our 5-Year Direction (2026 to 2031)

The figures below are what we are working toward over our first five years — goals we are building toward, not results we have already achieved.

Child Protection & ECD

200+ children enrolled in quality early childhood care annually by Year 3; 100% of enrolled children receiving nutrition support.

Education & Scholarships

150+ scholarship co-financing packages awarded; 80% of supported students completing their academic year.

Sport & Talent

300+ youth participating in structured sport and talent programmes; at least 20 athletes identified for advanced development pathways.

Entrepreneurship & Livelihoods

100+ entrepreneurs trained; 60+ businesses supported with seed capital; 70% reporting increased income after 12 months.

Youth Leadership

200+ youth completing leadership and life-skills training; 10+ youth-led community initiatives launched by Year 5.

Overall Goal

500+ children, youth and families moved from protection and vulnerability to measurable self-reliance by 2031.

Help us reach the next 500 families.

Every donation moves a child, a young person or a family one step further along the pathway from protection to opportunity.

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We publish our full budget breakdown because accountability to donors and communities is not optional.

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