The loss of one or both parents has serious consequences for a child’s access to basic necessities such as shelter, food, clothing, health and education.
Often orphans are the first to be denied education as extended families cannot afford to educate all the children of the household.
Many Orphans find they need to contribute financially to the household, in some cases driving them to the streets to work, beg or seek food.
The physical needs of orphans, such as nutrition, education and health care, often appear to be the most urgent. But the emotional needs of traumatised children who have lost a parent should not be forgotten.
Many children already function as heads of households and as caregivers and need to be supported as part of the solution.
Often orphans are the first to be denied education as extended families cannot afford to educate all the children of the household.
Many Orphans find they need to contribute financially to the household, in some cases driving them to the streets to work, beg or seek food.
The physical needs of orphans, such as nutrition, education and health care, often appear to be the most urgent. But the emotional needs of traumatised children who have lost a parent should not be forgotten.
Many children already function as heads of households and as caregivers and need to be supported as part of the solution.
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