HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
MERVEILLE FRANCINE
Born 2014, she is fostered with her brother Patrick Solomon following the death of their parents. Francine is currently in P.2 and hopeful to have a better future.
JANVIER MUSABIMANA
Born 2009, Janvier and his sister Sifa Feza lost their parents in 2022 and were left in serious challenges that involved metal scrap picking. His is now benefiting from VPeace education program which empowers him and restore their hope for a brighter future.
CHARLINE KAHAMBU
CHARLINE is fostered by Fazili Chibalonza who is also disabled with a large family. She lost her parents which made her life so hard and dropped out of school.
Now she is happy that VPeace is supporting her education. Currently in Primary 6, hopping to become a Nurse and prevent the spread of diseases.
SANDRINE MUKANSHUTI
SANDRINE lost her parents when she was 6 years and is fostered by the family of PROMUSENE ZIRASANABO where she is getting shelter and saved from street life. “Though the family has no capacity, I appreciate that they were able to raise me up to now. They love me and I so much appreciate the support VPeace has given to us.”- Sandrine … Currently in Primary 5. She is eager to complete school and become a woman Member of Parliament.
MUPENZI SADIKI
MUPENZI lived on the streets of Kyegegwa District surviving harsh conditions, sleeping in water channels. He is under VPeace support staying with one of the members, NGEZE BENJAMIN who fosters other 5 Orphans at his home. Mupenzi is currently in Primary 4 and demonstrates his great ability in aspiring to be a doctor by helping livestock when delivering.
MUNEZERO VUMILIA
Born in 2014, Vumilia lost her parents at a very young age. Her hope resurrected and also the support of education provided reduces her worry about tomorrow.
She is now in P.2 at Itambabiniga primary school.
CLAUDE NIYONSENGA
Claude lost his parents in 2011 when he was 3 years old only. He is fostered by Amisi Fidele who is taking care of him since then. The guardian is 73 years with many children which result into lack of school fees for all.
It is very unfortunate for Claude but the support and care given to him makes him feel loved and belongs to a family. Vpeace is supporting his elementary education and now in P.4
REPONSE HABIMANA
Imagine a 9 years old child having his own attestation as unaccompanied minor. Reponse is alone on his identification document. He lost parents in 2018 when he was only 3 years old.
A good guardian DANSIRI BIKARI has helped much to raise him up. He is attending school (P.2) with education support from VPeace.
HASSAN MUKONYEZI
The Dad of Hassan lost his life following a fatal accidental and worse still, he never knew the Mother. He is now under the care of his single old grandfather, who have tried to help Hassan and his other 3 siblings get parental care. VPeace has also contributed with education support (now in P.4) to help him achieve better future.
KASEMIRE DIANSI
Lost parents at a very young age, KASEMIRE is under the care of a Pastor. She is now benefiting from the VPeace education program to help her get a better tomorrow. Kasemire is 9 years old (2024) and attending P2 at Itambabiniga Primary School.