Sisters Ineza and Rebeka encapsulate Rwandan resilience.
Like the country in which they live, diabetes presents countless hills and valleys—all those who live with it endure daily low and high blood glucose swings that impact energy, health and safety.
Donations Save Lives.
You can help to provide a child in an under-resourced country with insulin, supplies and diabetes education.

What we do
We support 34,000 young people living with diabetes in under-resourced communities.


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With your help, we can support children and give them the chance to grow up & live a fulfilled life.
"It was a huge shock, everyone was worried." Manuel's Grandfather, Bolivia.
When Manuel was diagnosed with type 1 his grandfather didn't know how he would afford insulin and diabetes supplies for his grandson.

Vision 2030
Our plan to support 150,000 children and youth with type 1 diabetes by 2030.
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Life for a Child provides evidence-based support for young people in need.
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