Our Progress: How We’re Doing

Insika Ya Kusasa

Launched in October 2018, Insika Ya Kusasa is having widespread impact. The program aims to prevent new HIV infections and to reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).

Targeting youth aged 15-24 years, The Halt Project focuses on stopping the spread of HIV and reversing its impact on Swazi society. Since its launch in October 2018, nearly 550 adolescent girls and young women, and boys benefit through HIV prevention education sessions.

Litsemba supports 90 Neighborhood Care Points (NCPs) in Shiselweni reaching over 3,100 children. These community-based structures provide orphans with a daily meal and a caring adult presence. Through the mobile clinic, more than 3,000 children and adults receive healthcare and education.

Our original program links sponsors with orphan families through monthly life support grants (LSGs). Young Heroes currently supports 851 orphans, with 52 more enrolled in the first quarter of 2019. To date, 1,700 orphans have received grants for food, clothing, healthcare and education.

Young Heroes Foundation, our U.S.-based arm, was awarded gold-star status from GuideStar. This information service for evaluating the mission and effectiveness of nonprofits provides a high level of transparency into financial and strategic information.

Additionally, Young Heroes Foundation was rated one of the Great Nonprofits. Read our community stories and our reviews.

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