Background and Overview
THESE FACTORS HAVE LED MANY CHILDREN IN THE STREETS AND HOMELESS. MANY OF THEM ENGAGE IN ANTISOCIAL AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES LIKE THEFT, DRUG TRAFFICKING, MUGGING ETC IN ORDER TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES.
IT IS AGAINST THIS BACKGROUND THAT KERONGWE AND SONS’ GENERAL TRADERS LIMITED ARE INVOLVED IN REHABILITATING AND MAINSTREAMING THE ORPHANED, HOMELESS, NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY PROVIDING CARE, SUPPORT AND PROTECTION AT OUR KERONGWE ORPHANAGE HOME. WE HOPE TO MAINSTREAM THESE CHILDREN AND PREPARE THEM TO BE ABLE TO FIT IN THE SOCIETY.
Objectives and Mission
THE ORPHANAGE CURRENTLY PROVIDES CARE, SUPPORT AND PROTECTION FOR 50 ORPHAN & STREET CHILDREN.
THE ORPHANAGE HOME HAS ONE TEACHER, ONE VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR, THREE CARETAKER, ONE COOK, ONE ATTENDANT, ONE WATCHMAN. WE HAVE A DOCTOR WHO PROVIDES HEALTH CHECK AND MEDICINES ON NEED BASIS. WE ALSO ENGAGE A PSYCHOLOGIST TO PROVIDE PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT. ALL THE INMATES IN THE ORPHANAGE ARE PROVIDED WITH 3 TIME’S NUTRITIOUS MEALS, ONE SET OF BOOKS AND 4 SETS OF UNIFORMS AND REGULAR DRESSES. EVERY CHILD HAS OPPORTUNITY FOR INDOOR AND OUT-DOOR RECREATION AND PLAY FACILITIES ALONG WITH TRAINING IN CRAFTS AND HOBBIES.
Mission
OUR MISSION IS REHABILITATING AND MAINSTREAMING THE ORPHAN, HOMELESS AND STREET CHILDREN IN THE NATION BUILDING BY PROVIDING CARE, SUPPORT & PROTECTION THROUGH SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING AND EDUCATION.
Challenges faced by the orphanage and proposal for funding activities
THE ORPHANAGE TEAM IDENTIFIES ORPHANED, HOMELESS AND STREET CHILDREN THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEERS, CITIZENS, POLICE, WOMEN & CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT.
OUR TEAM T PRE-SCREEN THEM, COUNSEL AND ARRANGE FOR THEIR EMOTIONAL ACCEPTANCE. WE THEN PROVIDE LODGING AND BOARDING FACILITIES FOR ALL INMATES AT OUR ORPHANAGE BASED IN KAHAWA WEST.
Budget Proposal
OUR BUDGET TO CATER FOR OUR ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
THE THREE-YEAR BUDGET HELPS TO PROVIDE THE ORPHANAGE WITH MEDIUM TERM RESOURCES TO HELP ON-BOARDING THE CHILDREN AND PLAN FOR THE EXIT AND INTEGRATION INTO THE SOCIETY.
Objectives of the Orphanage
- I) TO PROVIDE ORPHANS, HOMELESS AND STREET CHILDREN, A CHILDHOOD THAT THEY NEVER EXPERIENCED AND HELP THEM TO BECOME USEFUL MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.
- II) TO ENCOURAGE ORPHANS, HOMELESS AND STREET CHILDREN HARNESS THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM
- III)TO MAKE AVAILABLE A SECURE PLACE WHERE ORPHANED AND HOMELESS CHILDREN
- CAN PLAY AND ENJOY THEIR CHILDHOOD.
- IV) TO PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION TO THE ORPHANED, HOMELESS AND STREET CHILDREN TO PREPARE THEM TO BE PRODUCTIVE IN THEIR LATER LIVES.
- V) TO PROVIDE SUCH WELFARE SERVICES LIKE FREE LODGING, BOARDING, HEALTH AND RECREATION
- VI) TO PROVIDE BASIC LITERACY AND FACILITIES FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO STUDY FURTHER
- VII) TO SELECT AND PREPARE FOR A VOCATION TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN LATER LIFE
- VIII) TO ACCOMPLISH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND AESTHETIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD
Project Activities
I) IDENTIFICATION OF ORPHANED CHILDREN
II) PRE-VIEW OF THE INCOMING ORPHAN / SEMI ORPHAN / STREET CHILDREN’S PROBLEM/DIFFICULTIES
III) EMOTIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHILD
IV) TEACHING FACILITIES FOR BASIC EDUCATION
V)TEACHING FACILITIES FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES AND CRAFTS.
VI) LODGING AND BOARDING FACILITIES FOR ALL INMATES.
VII) RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
VIII) PRIMARY HEALTH.
Challenges faced by the orphanage and proposal for funding activities
WE ARRANGE TEACHING FACILITIES IN NEARBY SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO THEIR AGE AND PROVIDE HOME TUITIONS, RECREATION AND HEALTH CARE. WE HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE ORPHANAGE WITH OUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESOURCES ONLY. BECAUSE OF INCREASING DEMAND AND REQUESTS FOR OUR SERVICES AND LIMITED RESOURCES WE ARE INCREASINGLY FACING FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL CONSTRAINTS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE EVER- INCREASING NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Potential Long Term Impact
THIS PROJECT HAS POTENTIAL & IMPACTFUL IN PREPARING REINTEGRATION AND MAINSTREAMING OF ORPHANS & STREET CHILDREN INTO NORMAL LIVES AND BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES IN THE FUTURE. THEIR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET & THEY WILL GET NEW LIFE THROUGH GAINING KNOWLEDGE, VOCATIONAL SKILLS & LIFE SKILLS. THEY WILL GET LOVE & AFFECTION AS IF THEIR PARENTS PROVIDES. THEIR CONFIDENCE LEVEL WILL INCREASE & BECOME GOOD ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DEVELOPED PHYSICALLY &PSYCHOLOGICALLY & MADE AS GOOD & PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. THEY WILL INSPIRE BY PHILANTHROPY &SHOW HUMANITY TOWARDS THE COMMUNITY.
Successes and Achievements
THE ORPHANAGE WAS GIVEN A MENTORSHIP AWARD FOR THE YEAR BY KAHAWA WEST RESIDENTS FOR SUPPORTING THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMME HAS HELPED THE YOUTH TO AVOID ENGAGING IN CRIME. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY, THEY HAVE RADIO PROGRAMMES THAT EMPOWER AND ENCOURAGE THE YOUTH TO AVOID CRIME AND ANTISOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
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