OUR MISSION is to empower children and youth in vulnerable situations by improving access to quality education, by strengthening families, and by facilitating a platform of support and dialogue among, and for, young people. At BULA, we view education as a key tool for empowerment, one that is most effective when vulnerability is diminished. We also understand that a fundamental contributor to vuln
erability is the widespread institutionalization of children and youth in orphanages and children’s homes. By breaking the cycle of institutionalization, by supporting the alternative care framework, and by providing support to young people transitioning out of care, we can reduce vulnerability and strengthen our educational support initiatives. Empowerment with education and reduced vulnerability with alternative care are the guiding principles of BULA’s mission. Through our programs, these principles give voice to the young people they support, while protecting their right to privacy. With that in mind, our fundraising initiatives and advocacy campaigns serve as a platform for their voice, giving rise to improved global awareness and a stage to influence the narrative on global education and childcare policy.
