Orphans and vulnerable children often face many challenges. Donors can give them a chance to have a better future by offering them lasting support through:
Volunteering at Children’s Homes.
One of the most targeted ways to make a lasting difference in children’s homes is by volunteering through donating their skills, knowledge and time. Spending time with these children offers them emotional support and companionship that they often lack.Such as reading, playing games and talking can make a difference in their lives. Volunteers can also help with helping children with their studies fostering a desire to learn.
Donating
Donating helps strengthen children’s homes as it helps cover costs for food, clothing, education and healthcare. This promotes the well-being and growth of the orphaned children.
Sponsoring a child
Sponsors can support a child’s education and living expenses by ensuring that a child has proper healthcare, schooling and meals. A meaningful connection between the sponsor and the child is fostered through regular updates on the child’s progress by the sponsorship program.
Adoption
This gives a child an opportunity to fit in a loving family. People should be encouraged to adopt children as this makes a lasting and meaningful impact on a child’s life.
Educational opportunities
Offering educational opportunities to these children opens doors for opportunities in the future. Education also breaks the cycle of poverty.
Psychological support
Psychological / emotional support helps the children build resilience and boosts their well-being. Professionals can help by ensuring that they grow up in an emotionally healthy environment.
Donors can make a meaningful residue in the lives of these vulnerable children. Every act of kindness,no matter how small, could help make a brighter rising for orphans and vulnerable children.
Written By : Edith Wanyonyi
Published By : Peter.W – Admin