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Habarurema Yves: From the Streets to Stability 🧑‍🍳

A testament to the transformative power of the HEAL model.

The Beginning of the Journey

In Kigali, Habarurema Yves was living on the streets, disconnected from school and exposed to daily risks no child should face. After dropping out of secondary school due to poverty, Yves found himself in survival mode—without education, healthcare, or a safe home. His future was uncertain, and his potential was slipping away. 😔


The OEPESD TABARA Intervention (HEAL Model)

Through the HEAL model (Health, Education, and Advanced Livelihood), OEPESD TABARA stepped in to support Yves and his family with compassion and purpose:

  • We covered his school fees and provided learning materials, enabling him to return to school.
  • He is now pursuing culinary arts at Club HOTEC, where he is thriving and discovering his passion for cooking.
  • We held safe spaces with Yves and other vulnerable youth, creating a supportive environment for healing.
  • His mother was empowered through financial literacy and SRH education, enabling her to leave sex work and embrace her hopeful role as a mother.

Today's Transformation

Today, Yves is no longer a street boy—he is a student, a dreamer, and a future chef! 🥳 His mother is rebuilding her life with strength and pride. Together, they represent the transformative power of the HEAL model: when health, education, and livelihood come together, families rise, children flourish, and communities heal. 💖