Generation Hope: Empowering Youth Through Leadership and Education
Generation Hope trains youth in leadership, English and entrepreneurship, teaching them to discover, develop and deploy their potential.
About Generation Hope
Generation Hope addresses the needs of the high number of children in the DRC who are not in school (DRC is one of the top five countries in the world with the fewest children in school.) By providing a safe haven and funding, Africa New Day provides an education and the opportunity for children to focus on their studies. This empowers them to expand their horizons and allows them to just be kids, even if only for a couple of hours a week.
Generation Hope provides funding (as available) to cover students’ tuition, school supplies and uniforms. It also provides basic necessities, education and support for street children. Children can come to the UJN Center to gain literacy, vocational skills and mental health support. And Generation Hope has even been able to begin reunifying street children with their families.
Sponsored
This program includes very poor families and orphans whose school fees are covered, along with uniforms and school supplies. Students participate in weekly meetings focused on leadership, study strategies, entrepreneurship, and psychological support. Due to funding constraints, this aspect will be phased out over the next few years.
Unsponsored
Primarily serving homeless street children in Goma, these children come to the UJN Center four times a week to learn about Jesus, receive basic necessities, education, and upliftment. Recently, 12 children from this group were provided housing with the goal of reuniting them with their families and reintegrating them into their communities. UJN works on literacy, vocational skills, and mental health challenges with these children.
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Impact
- Reunification and reintegration of street children back to their families and communities.
- Children complete their studies and secure employment with UJN or other organizations.
- Increased education among children and a reduction in street children.
- Children gain a sense of belonging, self-worth, and hope for the future.
Influence
- 12 street children are currently cared for at the Kituku house, working towards reunification with their families.
- Generation Hope sponsors education for 140 young boys and girls, covering their school fees.
- From January to June 2021, 1,483 young boys and girls received leadership training.
- Over 15,000 children have attended the program through 2020.
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Make a Difference Today
Your support can transform lives. Donate now to help us continue our mission, or learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.
Hear From Our Beneficiaries
Read stories from individuals whose lives have been transformed by our programs.
Lucien BAHATI
26 years old, young leader living at Buhene in Nyiragongo Territory
Dieu-Merci Ayatu
15 years old
FAQs
We currently lack the financial resources to run large centers. We plan to open another care center in Béni and hope to raise enough funds to expand further.
We recommend young people with entrepreneurial projects contact the UJN HUB.
The approximate cost for rent, food, staff, and program expenses is $12,000.
While most street children are boys, some girls are also on the streets and often face abuse. We aim to open a house specifically for girls but currently lack the funding.
Lessons in the Generation Hope curriculum are drawn from scriptures, helping children attain wholeness. We train youth to become leaders and encourage them to encounter Jesus, teaching them about great leaders past and present and emphasizing that they have limitless access to Jesus Christ, the greatest leader.