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ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

Our Mission Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment to grow, learn, and thrive. Our Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program is dedicated to supporting children who are infected and affected by HIV and a, or who live in extreme poverty, neglect, or abusive environments. We bridge the gap between vulnerability and opportunity by providing holistic care that addresses their immediate needs and secures their long-term future. The Challenge Millions of children face severe hardships due to poverty, disease, and social instability. Without a strong support system, vulnerable children are at a higher risk of: • Dropping out of school due to lack of fees and supplies. • Suffering from malnutrition and preventable illnesses. • Experiencing exploitation, child labor, or abuse. • Getting infected with HIV as they look for a source of income. • Lacking emotional support and psychological care to process trauma.

Resources and Services

We believe in supporting the whole child. Our OVC initiatives are built around 4 core pillars of intervention:
1. Healthcare
We provide HIV drugs for free and ensure every child in our program has access to medical checkup i.e. TB screening, Viral load bleeding, accessing for Malnutrition etc., immunizations, and healthcare coverage.
2. Psychosocial Support
Trauma and loss leave deep emotional scars. Our trained counselors provide individual and group therapy, and emotional support to help children build resilience.
3-Household Economic Strengthening
To ensure long-term stability, we empower the surviving parents, guardians, or foster families through the saving culture, financial literacy, so that they can independently care for the children.
4. Education Support
If funds permit, we ensure they attain livelihood skills through training at community vocational institutes and apprenticeship placement in Tailoring, metal fabrication, catering, vehicle/motor cycle repairs and hairdressing as targets for the vulnerable children to become job creators

Future Projects and Goals

SKILLS FOR LIFE-PROJECT (ON GOING)

The Skills for Life Project identified young people/ adolescents affected and infected with HIV and AIDS (aged 14-19 years) and return them to informal education – to an apprenticeship trade of their choice. This has allowed them to gain skills that facilitate access to employment and provide a sustainable source of income for themselves and their families. The project is currently working with 20 youths Infected by HIV/AIDS

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