RIA Initiative’s programs are focused on education, child protection, anti-trafficking in persons, health, WASH, and civic engagement. We provide out-of-school children with access to alternative learning forms so they can gain foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills to grow and thrive. Additionally, we support and build the resilience of conflict-affected children through proper case management, referral services, and psychosocial counselling. Also, we work to promote peaceful coexistence in vulnerable communities while countering violent extremist messaging and misinformation, not forgetting our work around community-led total sanitation and hygiene promotion.

Since our inception, we have provided direct services to over 9,000 beneficiaries; 35 learners returned to formal education, and over 3,000 people have been reached with critical messages about cholera and other waterborne diseases. Over 2,000 girls and boys have benefited from our structured recreational activities, and over 400 children between the ages of 6 and 16 are enrolled in our non-formal learning program.

Lastly, I would like to express my appreciation, gratitude, and respect to my fellow board members, our staff members, and our volunteers. I am equally grateful to our development partners for their support and for building our capacity to serve our communities.

Thank you.