Finding Freedom Through Friendship

Widow program (egypt, guatemala, and tanzania)empowers individuals by providing healthcare (medical & pharmaceutical supplies), nutrition (food & supplements), lodging (construction, renovation & rent), utilities (water, gas & electric), children's education (preschool to high school, fees, clothing, transporation & supplies), and a sustainable microbusiness. The program impacted 145 individuals during 2024 as follows - constructed 6 new homes; assets and utilities (appliances, furnishings and other conveniences) - various homes received 30 appliances and furniture items (such as refrigerators, gas ovens, washing machines, water heaters, beds and bedding, tables, couches, wardrobes and chairs), assisted with the purchase of equipment and supplies to launch 14 businesses; provided healthcare, food and vitamins to 35 families; and provided educational assistance to 8 students. In addition, the organization provided funding for 8 facilitators to oversee the various programs as well as funding for special events including holidays and graduations impacting 23 individuals.

Tutoring and educational assistance (egypt & guatemala)the organization's transformative after-school tutoring program educates low-income children ages 10 - 15 in multiple subjects. The goal of the program is to reduce dropout rates, ensure grade advancement, provide medical and vision care, and address emotional barriers to learning. The program also emplowers families by helping them acquire skills to supplement their income for self-sufficiency.in 2024, a total of 200 individuals were impacted including 173 students, 10 social workers, 10 teachers, 2 facilitators, and 5 administrators. Field trips and summer school sessions are included in the program and bonuses are distributed to social workers and administrators at the end of the year. Clothing and gifts are distributed during special events such as christmas, easter and graduations.in addition, fff provides scholarships for college and private schooling as well as technical education. During 2024, 33 individuals received educational assistance.

Community development (egypt, guatemala and drc)the organization improves socioeconomic conditions Through mentorship, skill training and microloans. This includes vocational training in sewing, baking, hairstyling, cosmetics and other related fields. The organization also provides mentorship, personal development and business sessions. In addition, the organization collaborates with local partners in three countries to build infrastructures that promote commercial resources to residents. During 2024, 452 individuals were impacted by these services. There were 44 classes in 14 locations throughout the countries served.

Community health (egypt, guatemala, & madagascar)community health events provide free healthcare screenings, including medical and vision services, prescription assistance, preventive care education, and disease vaccinations. Epidemic relief includes food, medicine, tents, solar lights, and water filters. Collaborative efforts with each city are vital for the success of the events. In 2024, 14 events were held impacting 2,084 adults and 582 children with the assistance of 155 doctors, nurses and other medical staff.microfinance program (egypt & drc)program provides small business loans at below-market rates to individuals that are typically denied capital by financial institutions. During 2024, 614 loans were granted to individuals in 2 countries for a total of 622 projects.