Dear Friend, Partner and Colleague, Have you ever had that one opportunity that changed everything?   Let me tell you about Mastulah. Two years ago, she was a single mom in Uganda, juggling odd jobs to feed her kids. Today, she’s a junior data analyst at a tech firm, mentoring women in her community. What changed? One opportunity: our ICT training program and your support for it! Mastulah’s story is just one of thousands. In 2024, with your support and through the collective work of members of the African Survivor Coalition (our movement building initiative), we reached: As we launch this first edition of our newsletter, we want to bring you closer to the heartbeat of this movement. Here’s what you’ll find in this edition: Thank you for walking this journey with us. P.S. Hit reply and tell us: Who’s your Mastulah? We’d love to celebrate their resilience. Happy Reading! Joy S. KingsleyDirector of Strategy, Impact & Movement Building Impact Highlight Behind every statistic is a true story of resilience. Thanks to our partners, donors, members of the African Survivor Coalition and supporters like you . Key Accomplishments from Last Quarter Webinar Spotlight The Crisis in Africa, Rooted in Vulnerabilities -A Review of the UNODC 2024 Global Trafficking in Persons Report.­ Last Month, we hosted a webinar with the theme: “The Crisis in Africa, Rooted in Vulnerabilities – A Review of the UNODC 2024 Global Trafficking in Persons Report.” With over 90 attendees, the session brought together survivor leaders, policy experts, human rights advocates and activists to unpack the systemic drivers of trafficking across the continent. The conversation emphasized the urgent need for context-specific, survivor-led solutions to tackle vulnerability and promote justice. It was a space rich with shared experiences, insights, and community-rooted strategies, a strong reminder that real change begins with those closest to the issue. Click the image above to watch the recap or the button below to read the report. Footprint Kids Club Update ICT Literacy Program Launched This quarter, we took a big step forward in nurturing young minds and creating safer futures. Under our Footprint Kids Club initiative, we officially launched the ICT Literacy program for schools, beginning with Bugabwe Primary School in Uganda. For many students, it was their very first interaction with a computer, and the excitement was contagious. “Today’s training has helped us learn how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, and understand what a keyboard does!”– Primary Six Pupil of Bugabwe Primary School So far, 232 pupils have been enrolled, fully participating and are learning the importance of digital literacy, basic computer components, online safety and anti-trafficking awareness.