A Second Chance: How IFIP Rescued 17-Year-Old Vinicious Ekai and Helped Him Return to School

In 2024, Vinicious Ekai, a determined 17-year-old from Kakuma, sat for his Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KEPSEA) with the hope of continuing his education. However, his dreams were put on hold when his mother, Asekon Nakali, was unable to support his schooling. With no other option, he was asked to herd goats instead. Refusing…

From Despair to Hope: How the Islamic Foundation for Integrated Programs Rescued 14-Year-Old Leese Muhammad

In a remarkable act of compassion, the Islamic Foundation for Integrated Programs (IFIP) came to the rescue of Leese Muhammad, a 14-year-old boy from Uganda, who had been abandoned and left to survive on the streets of Lodwar. Muhammad, a determined and hopeful young boy from Kotido District, Uganda, is the son of Teko George…