Chandima’s Story: Trapped Without a Way Out
Chandima is a mother of four young children. Her husband has left, and she has no skills or opportunities to earn a livelihood. Tied to her home, she can’t leave to do unskilled labor, even if it were available. Chandima’s family teeters on the edge, struggling to meet their most basic needs. Families like Chandima’s are often invisible—forgotten by systems that fail to see their daily fight for survival.
This is Why the Graduating the Poor Program Exists
The Graduating the Poor program is a lifeline for families like Chandima’s. Over 18 to 24 months, we provide targeted, high-impact support to lift families from extreme poverty to self-reliance. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s a journey tailored to each family’s unique challenges and strengths.
How We Work: A Hand Up, Not a Handout
- Identifying the Most Vulnerable
We begin with care, taking several months to identify families who are in the greatest need. These are families that struggle to put food on the table, send their children to school, or access basic health care. - Building a Family Development Plan
Every family works with us to create a Family Development Plan—a roadmap for their future. This is their plan, not ours. Together, we identify steps to address every aspect of their lives: food security, education, social protection, and most critically, livelihoods. - Mobilizing a Community of Support
No family can rise alone. We engage neighbors, community networks, and government services to create a support system that empowers families to move forward. This safety net ensures that when setbacks happen, families know how to rise again.
What Your Support Will Achieve
- Food on the Table: Families won’t have to choose between feeding their children and meeting other needs.
- Education Pathways: Chandima’s children will have a chance at a brighter future through consistent schooling.
- Sustainable Livelihoods: Chandima will gain the skills and tools she needs to earn an income and stand on her own.
- Hope Restored: The greatest gift we offer is hope. By walking with families every step of the way, we help them believe in their future again.
This Isn’t Just About Survival—It’s About Transformation
The Graduating the Poor program changes lives. It lifts families like Chandima’s from a place of despair to a future filled with dignity, opportunity, and independence. This is not a temporary fix—it’s a permanent transformation.
Your Help Can Change Everything
Your contribution doesn’t just put food on the table or send a child to school—it helps break the cycle of poverty for good. It gives families like Chandima’s the tools and confidence they need to stand tall and build a better future.
Hope Starts Here. Will You Join Us?
Together, we can transform lives. Your support will bring targeted, life-changing help to the families who need it most. Chandima is ready to take this journey—she just needs your help to take the first step.
Donate Now and Be Part of Their Journey.