Changing lives
Reboot Life Saving Services for Botswana's Youth
At Stepping Stones International, we are dedicated to transforming lives by providing comprehensive support to orphans, vulnerable children (OVC), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and individuals affected by HIV and gender-based violence (GBV) in Botswana. Through psychosocial support, schooling assistance, health services, and economic empowerment, we strive to build resilient communities and break the cycle of vulnerability.
However, today, we face a critical challenge. We have lost a key donor, USAID, whose support was instrumental in enabling us to reach 17,0000 direct beneficiaries and their families. This loss has created a significant gap in our ability to deliver life-changing services to those who depend on us.
The impact of this loss:
10,200 OVC ...
…and their caregivers who rely on us for psychosocial support, schooling support, and GBV response are at risk of losing critical services.
7,176 AGYW ...
…in safe spaces, who are at high risk of HIV, may no longer receive the social, economic, and health support they need to stay safe, including pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV testing and treatment.
355 GBV
survivors who depend on us for clinical services, including counselling, STI screening, and emergency care, are left without support.
230 Children
living with HIV face interruptions in their treatment and care.
138 Clients
lost to follow-up for HIV treatment may not be traced and reinitiated into care which will initiate the increase of HIV in the country.
232 Individuals
receiving community refills for ART, TB medication, and PrEP could face disruptions in their treatment.
The ripple effect of this loss is immense as the progress made in preventing HIV and supporting survivors of GBV (a driver of HIV) affects Botswana, the US and the world as HIV spreads.
We cannot do this alone. We urgently need your help to bridge this funding gap and ensure that no one is left behind. Whether you are an individual, organization, or corporate partner, your contribution can make a life-changing difference.
How can you help?
Every dollar counts. Your financial support can help us continue providing these critical services.
