The orphanage has been growing steadily
in planned stages with support from the local Social Security
Department, churches and many kind-hearted individuals around
the world.
- in January 1995 the original land to build the orphanage
was acquired
- in August 1997 a 6-foot high wall surrounding the complex
was completed
- in September 1998 the first two buildings to house 40 orphans
were built.
- we are raising funds now for the construction of 3 additional
buildings
- if we achieve this objective we can house up to 100 orphans
The orphanage opened officially in April 1999, just after the
construction of the Main dormitory and the Administration block,
and three small boys came in. We gave them a lovely meal and
they scoffed it down quickly, because they thought it was their
last.
We then asked them if they would like to stay and make the
orphanage their home they just couldn't believe that there would
be more meals - and every day! We have now built a boys house,
and the Main house now belongs to the girls.
Some of our children are HIV positive and some have full blown
AIDS . . one 13 year old girl suffers the most. Whatever she
suffers with, from a headache to ear-ache, the AIDS problem
makes it ten times worse. But while ever the children are receiving
good food, they stand a good chance of living longer and being
able to walk to school each day.
At July 2008 there are 64 children housed at the orphanage,
including twin girls of four months old.
The orphanage houses and cares for
children ranging in age from 4 monthsto 17 years.
