What Else is Coming in 2025/26
Now that we have have boots on the ground, full-time, the real work begins! These are just some of the projects planned over the next 12 months.
Specialised CYCC & Temporary Safe Care Facility
Partnerships with Schools
We are in the process of establishing a specialised Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) and Temporary Safe Care facility to provide day and night care for infants of young mothers who have no family support.
This ensures they will not have to choose between being a Mum and completing their education.
Mothers will be able to visit on weekends or take their child home during holidays. On completing their schooling, together with our follow-up digital literacy training, they will be better prepared for employment and in a stronger position to care for their child.
The facility will also accommodate emergency cases referred by local authorities.
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We will continue to connect with the community and collaborate with local schools to create awareness of Opening Doors and the support available to them, to help prevent babies from being abandoned.
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Education is key, and our goal is to help young women and men, understand the consequences of infant abandonment and make them aware of safe alternatives.
Expand Skills Development
In addition to the 100's of courses already provided, we will start to offer classes on basic literacy, numeracy, financial literacy, budgeting, and computer literacy.
These classes will be designed for aged 16+, and will help to empower community members to improve their quality of life and increase their employability.
Supporting Young Mums
Continuing our efforts to support young mums, and to help reduce the number of abandoned babies, we will be offering workshops and support groups for parents on topics such as infant care, child development, positive discipline techniques, and family communication.
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Reduce unemployment
Continuing our efforts to help reduce unemployment, we will also offer training and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs, including business planning, marketing strategies, and access to microfinance or small business loans.
Community Clean Up
We're excited to launch projects to improve the local environment, such as community clean-up campaigns and recycling programs.
Retreats and Group Volunteering
Do you want to come and help?
In 2026 we will start organising group volunteering, where we'll host volunteers from all over the world and give you an opportunity to get involved.
If you're interested, please share your email below and we'll send details as the plans come to fruition!