Since 2020, Usikimye’s Safe Haven Program has operated three dedicated shelters—two for women and children, and one for men—providing immediate refuge and holistic support to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Beyond shelter, we ...

Usikimye’s Uzima Mental Health Program (meaning “full life” in Swahili) is a community-led initiative designed to address the psychological toll of gender-based violence (GBV), poverty, and systemic marginalization on women ...

Usikimye’s Empawa Mama initiative (formerly Inua Jamii Bora) empowers teen mothers and mothers of teens through financial independence, breaking cycles of poverty and gender-based violence. By equipping women with entrepreneurship training, savings strategies, and business startup ...

This is program is our comprehensive approach to tackling this urgent issue.

Watoto Washibe Program is a vital community initiative in Soweto, providing nutritious meals to children four times a week right outside our offices. We believe that access to consistent, healthy ...