Chase a better tomorrow
Chase a Better Tomorrow is a Rwandan nonprofit empowering children affected by trauma to overcome adversity and build resilient, hopeful futures through mental health support, education, and community-driven programs. The Simone Smiles Foundation teams up with founder Annualite by fundraising and communication to make more impact together.
Annualite's Story
End 2018 Annualite Uwayezu was overwhelmed by the rising of drug using youth, depressed youth and adults, suicide and gender based violence. She wanted to do something to help change the situation.
People had little information about mental health issues, and it was something to be ashamed of. This led the Rwandan community to always hide their feelings though they actually needed support. The Rwandan community doesn't have enough knowledge how to deal with mental health issues which explains how parents when raising their children sometimes abuse them unknowingly thinking that they are doing the right thing. Chase a better tomorrow contributes to raising community’s awareness about mental health problems and how to create a secured environment for children and also helps children who underwent or are having a traumatizing childhood to transcend their situations and create a brighter future.