Our Impact
Beyond numbers. Towards changed lives. More than 1,200 women have passed through our sanctuary, finding space to pause, exhale and begin rebuilding. 447 young people have transitioned through our doors. Twelve young people are currently pursuing university education, while 14 have graduated. These numbers reflect the reach of our work, but they cannot capture the courage, care and possibility within each journey.
The Lives Behind the Numbers
A child continuing their education. A young person graduating. A woman regaining control over her future. A family finding stability. A care leaver entering adulthood with confidence and support. These are the changes that matter. One life at a time. At Shayanewako, impact is not simply a record of activities delivered or people reached. It is the difference that support makes in someone's life.
Education That Opens Doors
Fourteen young people supported through Shayanewako have graduated from university, and 12 are currently pursuing university education. These achievements represent years of determination, encouragement and investment in education, and demonstrate the importance of looking beyond immediate care towards long-term opportunity.
Supporting Transitions Into Adulthood
For young people leaving care, adulthood brings both opportunity and uncertainty. We work to strengthen their preparation through education, skills development, mentorship and practical support, so they can move towards independence with a stronger foundation, meaningful relationships and realistic opportunities.
Supporting Women to Rebuild
Recovery from crisis is not a single event. It is often a gradual process of restoring safety, confidence, stability and choice. Shayanewako provides support that recognises each woman's circumstances and her right to determine the direction of her own life.
Strengthening Families and Communities
Our community-based work seeks to address vulnerability earlier, strengthen support networks and create opportunities for families to remain safe and resilient, so that communities become better equipped to navigate challenges without ongoing institutional intervention.
Stories of Change
Every journey is different. Where individuals choose to share their experiences, we seek to tell those stories with informed consent, dignity and respect. Some stories may be shared anonymously or through composite learning accounts that protect personal identities.
We do not believe that people should have to disclose painful experiences or private circumstances to demonstrate the value of our work. Their dignity matters more than our visibility.
How We Measure Progress
Our commitment is to communicate both progress and challenges responsibly, using evidence to improve our work.
We are strengthening our ability to understand and communicate outcomes across:
Safety, protection and wellbeing
Educational participation and achievement
Skills development and transition into adulthood
Livelihood opportunities and economic stability
Family strengthening and community resilience
Organisational learning and programme effectiveness