We stand alongside young mothers, children, and local activists in Rwanda. By providing funding, tools, and education, we turn vulnerability into strength.
Based on the story of Tamar in the Bible (2 Sam 13:1-19), who faced violence and was cast out alone, HTFR was founded to comfort, protect, and advocate for those who are rejected by society. We structure our activities into two pillars: Community Empowerment and Advocacy.
We take a hands-on approach. We equip mothers with vocational training, support savings networks, and provide school supplies so that families can break out of dependency.
We speak out against gender-based violence and fight for children's rights. At the same time, we lead local climate resilience projects, planting trees and reclaiming degraded land.
Educating single mothers through vocational training in sewing, soap manufacturing, and body lotion production. We support them to launch businesses and produce our 'BE CONFIDENT' reusable sanitary pads to secure their future.
Combating climate change by planting over 5 million trees and reclaiming 500 hectares of degraded land in Rwanda. We train local communities on sustainable living practices and distribute reusable diapers.
Fighting school dropout rates by providing basic educational items and hygiene supplies to more than 200 children born to single mothers, ensuring they stay focused in classes.
Organizing weekend, Saturday, and school holiday feeding and learning programs. We educate children on their human rights, teach them to spot abuse, and empower them to speak out against violence.
Mobilizing single mothers and local youths into self-led microfinance associations. They save, borrow, and build up start-up capital to establish their own cooperative businesses.
Providing awareness and training on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). We help beneficiaries make informed choices, defend their safety, and champion public health.
"Tamar was rejected and left alone in shame. None was there to comfort or stand for her. That is why HTFR exists: to comfort survivors of violence, and show them they are never alone."
Uplifting rejected families in Rwanda requires tackling deep-seated issues. Our daily work faces structural limits:
HTFR operates strictly with limited funding, relying almost entirely on support from the founder and her family. We need partner sponsors to expand our work.
Our activities are powered solely by volunteer staff. We currently lack the financial backing to hire permanent personnel.
Many single mothers are traumatized and face severe rejection from their families and communities due to cultural norms.
A vast majority of the young women we support are survivors of sexual violence and require long-term mental health counseling.
Children born to single mothers often feel unwanted or hopeless, asking about their fathers and facing heavy identity conflicts.
Bringing teen fathers into our skill training programs, as they are also young and require mentorship to become responsible.
Organizing conflict resolution and mediation training for women within local communities to prevent family violence.
Expanding our soap, lotion, and reusable sanitary pad production lines into a local cooperative factory to sustain income.
Our active operations cover Muhanga, Karongi, and Kamonyi Districts in the Republic of Rwanda.
Our main headquarters is located in Munazi Cell, Mushishiro sector, Muhanga District. This is where we run training projects and coordinate distributions.
