Bright Tomorrows works to improve the lives of children at risk by joining with a number of overseas partners. We are involved in strengthening these partners by providing them with encouragement, material and financial support and where appropriate, we also implement skills training.

Bright Tomorrows believes that strong relationships with local partners is an essential element in the work of bringing hope to children at risk. Establishing trust and pursuing integrity in all our operations gives us complete confidence that resources and support are utilised to best effect. It also ensures that we are regularly informed about specific areas of need and are able to respond as necessary.

Our current partners are based in the following locations:

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe once known as the "bread basket of Africa", this country has been devastated by the AIDS epidemic and political challenges. As many as 1 in 4 children left as orphans struggling alone and our workers are enabling more effective care in their communities.

In Zimbabwe Bright Tomorrows supports Jeannie Sinclair. Jeannie uses her skills as both a trained teacher and counsellor to support orphans in the rural communities surrounding Harare. Aspects of this work involve providing training for carers and overseeing local partners. Access to schooling is often difficult, with many unable to find the $5 fee, so faciliating school places for vulnerable children is a priority.

                               Jeannie with Kagwere

We are also commencing an exciting new project with a community in Mondoro, which will enable families to grow more resistant crops that will not be so badly affected by drought.

See the NEWS page to learn how you can get involved in helping a family become self sufficient and to provide for the children's needs.

Haiti

Port - Au -Prince

A team from Bright Tomorrows went out to Port Au Prince to support the relief efforts in the wake of the January earthquake. As well as providing medical supplies, food and tents, we also have set up support for some of the orphans residing in the city centre. There are also plans to revisit with a larger team in the Spring 2011, funding permitting.

India

Bangalore
The Bangalore project has established a thriving primary school. The school provides an education for some of the children from the nearby slum area. Bright Tomorrows has recently been involved in the funding of a new extension to allow the school to increase it's intake of children. We have also funded places for 12 children who lost their parents in the Tsumani disaster.

Mozambique

Maputo
Iris have developed a comprehensive programme of care for children that includes an orphanage, school and medical clinic in Maputo, the country's capital. Bright Tomorrows has been involved in supporting an initiative at the city dump (known as the Bocaria). Here a pre-school has been established, allowing several children whose parents work daily on the dump as rag pickers to have a secure place to go. Bright Tomorrows has funded resources for the pre-school, provided a lunchtime meal for the children and paid for a teacher's salary.