Improve the wellbeing of 10,000 Orphans in Kenya

Facemasks and uniforms Donation

This activity was done in 6 schools that WE REACH is working within the WASH project. The beneficiaries of the exercise were total orphans and the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners who were unable to afford the uniforms and the masks. The pandemic had impacted heavily on the economy and most of the caregivers lost their sources of livelihood. The organization donated over 300 facemasks and made uniforms for ten orphans and the most vulnerable children in those schools. This will go a long way because the masks given to them are reusable and can be used for some time making them sustainable when combatting COVID 19.

The uniforms given to the orphans will help them develop self-esteem and also be able to stay in school. The improved school attendance will enhance their performance academically and socially with their fellow learns. The school's administration was very happy with the noble gesture shown by the organization to ensure that the less fortunate learner is also supported to stay focused on their academics.

They urged the organization to support more orphans because there are so many of them in the schools. Most of them are either affected or infected with HIV and AIDS. The organization promised to add more orphans to the project when they get more funds. WE REACH will also work hand in hand with the orphan's caregivers in the project. The organization assured the school administration that they with train the caregiver on the kitchen garden and how to start a small business to ensure the orphans have the three important meals in a day. This will help the project's sustainability even when WE REACH exists or when the project comes to an end.   

 3.0: LESSONS LEARNT

• There are very many orphans in those schools that require help from the organization in scholastic materials.
•  There is a big need for face marks in schools public places such as open-air markets and hospitals because COVID19 is still with us.

 4.0 CHALLENGES AND RESOLUTIONS

• Inadequate funds to support more schools in the Sub-County; there is a need for fundraising
• There is a need for more sensitization of COVID19 especially for school teachers
•  The means of transport are very expensive.
• The very high poverty level in the communities.

5.0: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIRED ACTIONS.

• There is a need to educate the teachers and students on COVID19 prevention and management.
• Headteachers should work hand in hand with the orphan's caregivers to ensure that the learner has the basic needs in schools.
• As teachers, knowing the facts will not only protect them but also their students. They should be aware of fake information and dangerous myths about COVID-19 circulating that are feeding fear and stigma
• To empower the caregivers in the kitchen and train them on how to start a small business to ensure that the orphans are well-taken care of.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES PROCEEDINGS

1. FACEMASKS DONATION

Facemasks have become expensive and many people can’t afford to be buying non reusable masks. WE REACH therefore made reusable facemasks and distributed to 30 schools that WE REACH is working with in the WASH project. The beneficiaries of the exercise were total orphans and the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners who are unable to afford to buy the masks. The pandemic had impacted heavily on the economy and most of caregivers lost their sources of livelihood. The organization donated over 2000 facemasks to orphan and the most vulnerable children in those schools. This will go a long way because the masks given to them were reusable and can be used for some time making the sustainable when combatting COVID 19.

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