Most of the population of Madagascar lives in the countryside, where there is rapid deforestation due to the use of wood for cooking and slash-and-burn agriculture. As a result, many people are subject to environmental effects such as drought and may face hunger during a lean growing season.

The Unbound sponsorship program provides sponsored members the opportunity to access necessities like nutritious food, health care, home repairs and construction. The Unbound program in Antsirabe, Madagascar, focuses on helping families work toward self-reliance.

Unbound programs in Madagascar also support families of sponsored members by facilitating and encouraging self-help mothers groups. In these groups, mothers of sponsored children share knowledge, serve as a support system for each other and strive for economic self-sufficiency.

It’s impossible to think of Rwanda without thinking of the 1994 genocide, but the people of the country are determined to move forward from that dark period, focusing on their continued healing, innovation and growth.

Though it’s the smallest nation in East Africa, Rwanda has become a leader in the region in economic and social development and is committed to working with organizations like Unbound to eradicate poverty.

Rwanda is the newest addition to the community of Unbound nations. After significant preparation, including scouting of locations, hiring and training staff and enrolling families, our first friend was sponsored in Rwanda in January 2020.

Because of the high level of government cooperation, and because starting out in a new country allows Unbound a unique opportunity to put into practice all that we’ve learned over the years from families and staff in other places, we are excited for the Unbound adventure in Rwanda.

Tanzania’s population is diverse, representing more than 200 ethnic groups.

Unbound’s program in Tanzania helps sponsored children and elders and their families build a path out of poverty. Unbound sponsorship supports children’s education as one of the top priorities of families.

Unbound focuses on the holistic development of children. Through the support of sponsors, we provide consistent resources for families so they can cover educational costs and meet their children's physical and emotional needs. Sponsorship in Tanzania enables children to attend school on a consistent basis and improve their nutrition and health.

Despite strides made in recent decades, Uganda remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Poverty remains firmly entrenched in rural areas, which are home to the majority of Ugandans.

Unbound’s program is based in Kampala, Uganda, with outreach to families in areas such as Masaka, Busunju and Ssekanyonyi.

Education and nutrition are priorities of families. The program helps families on a path toward economic self-sufficiency and achieving long-term goals through support for sustainable agriculture, health and sanitation initiatives, and a host of other activities.

Parents participate in small support groups that awaken individual initiative and creativity, offer encouragement and strengthen communities.