by maddiegrace | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Because of the generosity of our partners, 32 organizational leaders and caregivers were trained and certified as RiverCross Facilitators at the RiverCross Summit in June. They’re now returning to their communities across eight African nations, equipped to lead...
by Ashley Baker | Jul 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Anesu looks back on his childhood, he doesn’t begin with hope. He remembers walking miles to school barefoot, without food, books, or even a school uniform. He remembers being mocked by classmates—and even teachers—because of his poverty. Looking back, he...
by Ashley Baker | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the heart of Africa, two boys were beginning to give up. Tariro, 13, and Kuda, 12, had lost their spark for school. Challenges at home weighed heavily on them. Academic struggles made each day feel harder. Little by little, their confidence faded. Participation...
by Ashley Baker | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
In many African communities, children carry stories that no one sees. Some stories hold loss, others carry fear. But many stories include trauma that settles deep in the child’s heart. Without safe, trusted caregivers, that pain often has nowhere to go and stays...
by Ashley Baker | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Is anyone ever truly prepared for the death of someone they love? For a little girl named Zuri, the news crashed in without warning. Shock settled like a hollow numbness, tingling through her body. A thousand unanswered questions pounded on the door of her heart: What...
by maddiegrace | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ellarie is a graduate student at NC State University studying School Psychology, and has been a College Ambassador for RiverCross since the program launched in Fall 2025. We asked her to share more about her experience with RiverCross. My initial transition to NC...
