When Emmanuel was rescued from the streets, there was hope that taking him back to the place he once called home would lead to a family reunion. But when we arrived, we found no one waiting for him.
Emmanuel has no home to return to.
Schools are now open, but while other children are settling into their classrooms, Emmanuel still has no clear path back to education. He is not ready to stay with any family members and has declined to disclose where they are.
There is clearly more to his story than we know. The tears we have seen and the things he has not been ready to talk about remind us that helping a child requires patience, understanding, and the right support.
For now, Emmanuel needs a safe place where he can begin to heal. He needs counselling, rehabilitation, and an opportunity to return to school. He also needs people willing to stand by him as we continue trying to trace his family.
If you know Emmanuel or have information that could help us reach his relatives, please get in touch. Your support towards his rehabilitation and education can also make a meaningful difference.
Let us do more than bring Emmanuel off the streets. Let us help him find the support, stability, and opportunity he needs to move forward.
