Poverty and HIV/AIDS are the major problems in Mozambique. Because of the former, many people cannot afford many things, including non-essential necessities of life and, for example, education for the children. HIV/AIDS causes many parents and grandparents to drop out. This also puts pressure on the care of the wider family circle. A worrying situation. The government is absent and there are no provisions for orphans and vulnerable children. Therefore, some children live on the streets.
Why this project?
In the city of Pebane, in eastern Mozambique, a church cares about the fate of orphans and underprivileged children. They want to improve the living conditions of these children in the Pebane region. From their church building, they provide support with food parcels, school supplies and medical resources. They have been doing this for several years and a team of helpers has emerged. Now they would like to extend their care to a wider area, including the villages around this town. That is where diaconate helps them.
Impact
Giving the children food, medicine, school supplies and a government registration (which in our case happens immediately after birth) gives them a solid foundation. The children are cared for and supervised on a daily basis. They can contact the team with questions and problems. This prevents them from becoming street children and, above all, allows the children to flourish. A stable childhood is invaluable.
