Where Safety Meets Hope: The Work of Eripoto

by OBA | Nov 10, 2026

When a girl’s life is interrupted by violence, by forced marriage, by circumstances beyond her control, everything is at risk. Not just her safety, but her
future. Her education. Her sense of possibility. That’s where Eripoto steps in.

At its heart, Eripoto is a place of refuge. In 2025 alone, their Safe House provided care for over 40 vulnerable children—girls, young mothers, and even boys who had been pushed to the margins. Here, they found more than shelter. They found meals, healthcare, counseling, mentorship, and, most importantly, the chance to begin again. Because survival is the first step. But it’s not the final goal. Education is