SMILE Project

Women Friendly Initiative (WFI) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Sustainable Mechanism for Improving Livelihoods & Household Empowerment (SMILE) project in Kuje Area Council. This project was implemented in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) from January 2016 to August 2018.
Project Achievements

• Targeted Support: We provided care and support services to vulnerable children and their households, with targets of:
  • 1,500 vulnerable children and 375 caregivers in the first year
  • 2,500 vulnerable children and 625 caregivers in April 2017, identified by 40 community volunteers
  • 2,768 vulnerable children and 923 caregivers in Gwagwalada Area Council, enrolled by 46 community volunteers
• Graduation Criteria: Beneficiaries were graduated out of the project based on criteria such as:
  • Household stability
  • VC safety
  • Health of the VC and caregiver
  • VC older than 5 years enrolled in school
  • VC older than 5 years enrolled in school
  • Demonstrable reduction in household vulnerability
• Continuum of Care: Our six plus one service components ensured a comprehensive approach to supporting vulnerable children and their households
  Project Impact
  Through the SMILE project, we have made a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and their households in Kuje Area Council. The project’s success is a testament to the effectiveness of our partnership with CRS and the dedication of our team.
  Conclusion
  We are proud to have implemented this project and look forward to continuing our work in supporting vulnerable populations. The SMILE project has set a strong foundation for our ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those in need