<br />Subject: Empowering the Future: A Request for Support from Swanakids Trust<br />Dear Recovere.org Team,<br />I hope this message finds you well. My name is Lilian and I represent Swanakids Trust, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children in underprivileged communities. We are reaching out to your esteemed foundation to request your generous support in helping us continue our mission.<br />At Swanakids Trust, we believe that every child has the potential to change the world, no matter their circumstances. Sadly, for many children, that potential remains untapped due to the overwhelming barriers of poverty, lack of education, and limited access to basic healthcare. Our mission is to break these cycles and provide these children with the tools they need to succeed.<br />Over the years, we have seen the incredible power of hope, education, and opportunity in changing lives. One child we will never forget is kitso a 10-year-old boy from a remote village. Kitso had never been to school before joining our program. He was often sent to work in the fields instead of studying, as his family simply couldn't afford the luxury of education. His story is not unique, but his transformation is nothing short of miraculous.<br />Through Swanakids Trust, kitso was provided with not only education but also emotional support, nourishment, and medical care. Today, kitso is excelling in his studies and dreams of becoming a teacher to help other children in his village. His story is a testament to the power of giving children access to the right opportunities at the right time.<br />But we cannot do it alone. The needs of children like kitso are growing, and we are in desperate need of funds to continue our life-changing programs. With your generous support, we can reach more children, provide better facilities, and offer scholarships to those in most need.<br />

The lack and inadequacy of wheelchair service provision, like many of the other assistive device service provisions, is the main limiting factor of enabling People With Spinal Cord Injuries (PWSCIs)to attain an optimum quality of life, particularly in developing Tanzania. The development and establishment of these services have been extremely inadequate due to several factors, such as lower priority given within the health sector, lack of trained personnel, service facilities, distribution, financing, and viable policies. This project is designed for the purpose of enabling people with PWSCIs in Tanzania to have access to affordable and appropriate wheelchair services. <br />Women in particular face ‘double discrimination’ and all our programmes make special provision for advancing the position of disabled women. Songambele is working to tackle the stigma and exclusion faced by individuals who are disabled and female. <br /><br />Discrimination leads to the denial of their human rights and to their living in poverty. This project will challenge the discrimination faced by disabled women, helping them to access their right to work and employment and lift themselves out of poverty.<br />Songambele Initiative Organization has observed that the demand for wheelchairs is increasing tremendously due to accidents, violence and diseases. It was further estimated that most people who need a wheelchair don’t have one, and those who do often have wheelchairs that are of poor quality and do little to contribute to the socioeconomic integration of wheelchair users. This situation is affecting people with disabilities from receiving an education, marrying, having families, working to support themselves or their families, or otherwise participating in their communities.<br />Imported wheelchairs from abroad are usually not appropriate for conditions in Africa and developing countries in general, as they have been designed for indoor home and institutional use and cannot be repaired

In this remote community, there is no access to radio, television or reliable internet. Information that many of us take for granted simply does not reach people here. A portable Bluetooth speaker allows community workers to play pre-loaded audio messages during group gatherings, ensuring important information can be shared with everyone at once. The speaker is used to deliver health messages, safety updates, education content and community announcements. It is a simple but powerful tool that helps connect people, support learning and make sure no one is left out because of where they live.

In the dusty courts of Bungoma County, where poverty casts long shadows and high rates of physical and sexual violence trap girls in cycles of early school dropout, teenage pregnancy, and shattered dreams, 14-year-old Nelima once felt invisible. Overstretched public services offered little help, and prevention efforts were scarce. But Imarisha Usawa saw her potential, and the power of basketball to rewrite her story.<br />It started with a dribble. Nelima joined our community basketball program, a tool for change that draws in girls like her alongside families, coaches, educators, elders, and local leaders. On the court, she learned more than crossovers and jump shots. Coaches taught her to recognize red flags of violence and speak up, while elders shared stories of norm change, shifting mindsets that once normalized inequality. Her mother attended family sessions, unlearning harmful beliefs and becoming her fiercest advocate. Educators linked the team to school retention support, breaking the dropout chain.<br />Basketball built Nelima's leadership. She captained her team, organized drills that doubled as confidence workshops, and led peer circles on body autonomy and goal-setting. Today, Nelima dreams of coaching the next generation, her grades soaring and her voice echoing in community forums.<br /><br />Imarisha Usawa's prevention focused approach works because it unites everyone: girls empowered on the court, families transformed at home, and leaders driving lasting change. But we need your help to strengthen our work by creating better safe spaces. Across all wards in Bungoma, we lack basketball courts that are our safe spaces. Please support our aspirations to provide safe spaces for girls to thrive.

In Wakiso district Uganda, poverty has made many girls to become single mothers. The luck of education fees and economic skills training business is limiting many of them to make proper decision hence getting married at early age. Due to domestic violence some end up being single mothers. This creates economic hardship for single mothers in the community.

At NAFF Foundation, we work closely with elderly people who are living with pain, weakness, and limited mobility. Many of them have suffered strokes, arthritis, injuries, or age-related conditions that make walking difficult. Some have been bedridden for months, not because they are too sick to recover, but because they do not have the right mobility support.<br /><br />A wheelchair is more than just equipment — it is freedom, dignity, and hope.<br /><br />For many elderly people in our care, the inability to move from one place to another affects every part of life. It prevents them from attending medical appointments, accessing physiotherapy sessions, visiting community gatherings, and even going outside to feel fresh air and sunlight. It also increases isolation and depression, because they feel trapped and dependent.<br /><br />With a wheelchair, an elderly person can safely move from their bed to the therapy area, to the washroom, or outside for fresh air. It reduces the risk of falls and injuries, and it helps caregivers support them without physical strain. Most importantly, it restores confidence and encourages recovery through movement and rehabilitation.<br /><br />At our Elderly Physiocare Centre, each donated wheelchair will support multiple elderly beneficiaries. It will be used daily for physiotherapy sessions, medical referrals, home visits, and community support activities.<br /><br />By donating a wheelchair, you are not only giving equipment — you are giving an elderly person the chance to live with dignity, comfort, and independence again.

We are working with young girls in rural communities who urgently need access to menstrual pads. Many of these girls cannot afford to buy disposable pads every month, which affects their health, confidence, and ability to attend school. Through this request, 500 girls will receive reusable menstrual pads, providing up to two years of support. This will significantly improve menstrual hygiene management, reduce absenteeism, and help girls stay focused and engaged in their education. Access to safe, reusable pads means dignity, better health, and stronger school participation for girls who deserve the same opportunities as their peers.

Mthunzi Foundation is supported by a small but deeply committed team of seven volunteers, including teachers, health professionals, and social service workers, who give their time freely to support young women in their community. Their mission is to educate and empower teenage mothers, helping them understand the value of education and how it can transform their lives. Despite the challenges these young women face, teachers on the ground are laying strong foundations, encouraging them to continue learning, build skills, and believe in their futures. As the saying goes, “If you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” Mthunzi Foundation is determined to ensure these bright, courageous girls have the basic resources they need to learn. Pens are urgently needed so teenage mothers can participate fully in lessons, develop new skills, and continue their education with dignity and confidence. With the right support and simple tools, these young women can turn determination into opportunity and begin building a better future for themselves and their children.