My Story

Oliva’s mother learned about gender equality for the first time at a local IGP program. Married as a child into an abusive family that believed females had no value, Oliva’s mother had never heard someone suggest that she and her daughter were worth something. She was stunned, unable to communicate her pain to IGP social workers. She simply cried.

After she was able to speak again, Oliva’s mother shared about the deadly neglect and severe abuse her daughter endured every day. IGP’s social workers promised to help. They went to Oliva’s home, confronting her father about his abuse. After multiple visits to the home along with community elders, Oliva’s father allowed her to join IGP’s sponsorship program. 

Today, thanks to her mother’s bravery, Oliva is safe from neglect. Today, when you choose to sponsor her, Oliva will continue to receive nutritious meals, consistent care, and counseling for her family as she grows. You can help change the trajectory of Oliva’s life. You can help this precious little girl discover that she is loved, she is valued, she is worthy.