Early childhood development - ECD
Is about supporting a child in these critical early years, providing holistic access to early learning, good nutrition, hygiene and protection.
Therefore Bridge of Hope availed the quality of ECD services to children aged between 3-6 years old whereby they learn how to read, write, play, and to be creative and to get to know Christian Values.
This initiative is a weekend program that enables us to interact with children, parents and the friends of kids through educative and playful activities such as games, mentorship programs, talent shows and character-building methods.
This initiative is conducted on a weekly basis and is open for children attending the Bridge of Hope programs.
Play and Learn Initiative - PLI
Bridge of Hope’s child sponsorship program is set up to remove barriers to education for children:
This is our unique program that enables us to connect children in need with compassionate individuals who are willing to assist children in need and to give them a chance to grow up healthy, educated and safe.
SPONSORING A CHILD CHANGES LIVES.
Bridge of Hope’s child sponsorship program is set up to remove barriers to education for children:
This is our unique program that enables us to connect children in need with compassionate individuals who are willing to assist children in need and to give them a chance to grow up healthy, educated and safe.
Only 30 $ per month is required to provide for:
If you wish to sponsor a child and pay via check or wish to pay monthly, quarterly or yearly,
Please contact us at info@bridgeofhope.org.rw
Child protection is defined in this policy as the responsibilities and preventative and responsive measures and activities that Bridge of Hope undertakes to protect children. This ensures that no child is subjected to abuse as a result of their association with us, their contact with Bridge of Hope Staff, Bridge of Hope Associates, and Bridge of Hope Visitors, or their participation in any Bridge of Hope activity, including our projects and programs.
These adults must have the competencies, knowledge, and motivation to provide effective protection for children. They must identify and react against possible cases of discrimination, neglect, or mistreatment.
Efficient protection is essential to children’s well-being because, as vulnerable people, they are more exposed to mistreatment, exploitation, discrimination, and violence.
We support families to promote their children’s well-being within safe environments. This involves educating caregivers on healthy interactions with their children and enhancing families’ socioeconomic stability to ensure they can consistently make decisions in their children’s best interests.
We educate communities about the need for child protection and support the creation and sustainability of child protection committees that respond appropriately to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other forms of violence. We empower children to understand and embrace their right to protection, helping them find and raise their voices against violence.
Additionally, we advocate alongside them at local, national, and international levels for policy changes that prioritize child protection.
Abuse refers to actions that cause harm or distress to another person. This can take various forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. Abuse often involves the misuse of power and control over another individual and can occur in various relationships, such as between intimate partners, family members, caregivers, or in institutional settings.
Exploitation is the act of using someone unfairly for one’s own advantage, often for financial gain or personal benefit. This can include labor exploitation, where individuals are made to work under harsh conditions for little or no pay, as well as sexual exploitation, where someone is coerced or manipulated into sexual activity. Exploitation typically involves an imbalance of power, with the exploiter taking advantage of the vulnerabilities or lack of resources of the exploited person.
Neglect is the failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance, or attention to someone, especially when it is one’s duty to do so. This can affect children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. Neglect can be physical (failing to provide food, shelter, or healthcare), emotional (failing to provide affection, attention, or support), or educational (failing to provide schooling or educational resources).
The superior interest of the child targets the well being of each child.
The principle of the superior interest of the child has the goal of promoting and guaranteeing the well being of all children, on several aspects:
Ensuring good health and proper development of the child.
Providing the child the opportunity to develop intellectually.
Ensuring to the child the opportunity to flourish socially and spiritually.
A . An estimated 1 billion children—more than half of the world’s children—experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect each year
B . Three in four children between the ages of 2-4 experience some form of violent discipline on a regular basis
C .Worldwide, one-third of students aged 11-15 have been bullied by their peers during the past month
D .120 million girls and young women under age 20 have experienced some type of forced sexual contact
E . Half of children under age 5 live with a mother who is a victim of intimate partner violence
At Bridge of Hope, we understand that good nutrition is essential for overall well-being. Therefore, we prioritize initiatives aimed at promoting nutritious food choices and empowering communities to adopt healthy eating habits. We encourage community members to utilize local agricultural resources to produce nutritious food, fostering food security and dietary diversity. Additionally, as part of our day-to-day activities, we provide nutritious meals to children attending our programs, designed to meet their dietary requirements and support their overall health and development. Through interactive sessions and workshops, we educate children and community members on healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition for optimal health.
Bridge of Hope is committed to improving access to quality healthcare and promoting preventive health measures within communities. Our initiatives focus on raising awareness, facilitating education, and empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
We conduct health campaigns to raise awareness about various health topics and inform community members about health services provided by the Ministry of Health of Rwanda. This includes information on insurance services, disease prevention measures, hygiene practices, and general well-being practices.
At Bridge of Hope, we firmly believe in providing children with the right environment to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our community empowerment program is designed to equip individuals with entrepreneurial skills, offer psychological support, provide education on parenting, and foster spiritual development.
At Bridge of Hope, we understand that mentally healthy individuals are better equipped to raise healthy children and contribute to a safer community.
Our psychosocial support program strengthens individuals, families, and communities by assisting them in recovering from traumatic events, adversities, poverty, and family conflicts that may impair and divide families.
Bridge of Hope is dedicated to empowering families through micro-enterprises by providing entrepreneurial education. Our goal is to equip community members with the skills necessary for success in their respective fields.
We offer training in relationship building, business strategies, life and leadership skills, business investment, and impact measurement.
We conduct extensive baseline assessments and spend relational time with people to know them and their life situation
We provide consistent and in-depth training and support to those who are participating in our Micro-Enterprise Program.
We conduct intensive training and one-on-one mentorship with our entrepreneurs and their families in areas of relationship building, business training and leadership skills, household health and nutrition, business investment and impact measurement
We provide micro loans to individuals / groups who complete business trainings and submit a business plan, equipping these people to successfully launch their new businesses.
We collect quantitative and qualitative data to monitor and evaluate the impact of our efforts and define the way forward on deploying our resources and directing our efforts. . We use this information to determine the best way to support each person towards autonomy and thus to strengthen change makers and leaders in various communities
This is an activity initiated to be performed on a quotably basis and during which we encourage different people to contribute to the work of Bridge of Hope by making contributions of any kind (material items or monetary) addressing urgent community needs.
The impact of this activity has proven that together we can change communities in a sustainable and time efficient manner.
Join us quotably for Community Change making every first week (Saturday) of the following Months: March / July / November.
We gather with entire communities in order to Connect, Inspire and Empower.
