Guiding Every Step of a Child’s Journey

Our work supports the path of a child in need, from growing with love and confidence, to transitioning into an independent future.

Older youth caring for a younger child during a YANA program.

Children spending time together at a YANA program.

Children holding hands during a YANA community activity.

Volunteer spending time with a child during a YANA program.

Child attending a YANA children’s program.

Our Approach

From prevention to empowerment, CARE is how YANA walks with every child, every step of the way.

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Carry and Keep

Support parents to keep their children.

We believe that service to orphans begins before a child becomes an orphan. Our first commitment is to help single mothers and fathers carry and keep their babies. By offering support, encouragement, and resources, we walk with parents so they can choose life and choose to raise their child. We hope to prevent abandonment and preserve families.

A

Adopt and Foster

Nurture children like our own.

When parents are unable to care for their child, we believe adoption and foster care are the next best options. Every child deserves a nurturing family and a safe home. We encourage and support those who are willing to open their hearts and homes to children, giving them the gift of belonging.

R

Raise and Provide

Give the best care for every child.

If a child is not adopted or placed in foster care, they often enter the orphanage system. At this stage, we partner with children’s homes and orphanages to help raise these children with love, dignity, and the best care possible. We provide resources and support so they can grow up healthy and hopeful.

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Exit and Enter

Walk with them into adulthood.

As children “exit” orphanages due to age, they must “enter” adulthood and society. This transition is often the most difficult time in their lives. YANA walks with them as they step into the real world, helping them find stability, purpose, and hope. We want every child to know: You Are Not Alone.