Masomo for Children

What are the challenges faced by orphans and orphanages in Mwanza? Orphans are the most vulnerable members of society in Mwanza. These are children who have suffered tremendous loss and/or abandonment in their young lives, and will face life beyond the orphanage without the support of a strong family network. A good quality education will help thes... e children face their future challenges with confidence and enable them to reach their full potential for happiness in life. Most orphanages in Mwanza are very full, severely underfunded and poorly resourced. It is our hope that, by paying for school fees, we will assist orphanage directors by freeing up funds to cover basic priorities, such as food, medicine and clothing. Why is it so important to ensure that children living in marginalized communities receive a good education? Poor and marginalized communities, such as leprosy camps, are extremely reliant on assistance from NGOs to provide for them. Oftentimes, children living in these communities are not encouraged by their families to attend school; instead, they are expected to work on farms or beg on the streets in order to provide for their families. Education is the key to empowering the children living in these communities to break the cycle of poverty and to gain the independence to care for themselves and each other. How do we aim to impact local communities in North America? It is our sincere hope that Masomo for Children will: create awarenes of the plight of children in sub-Saharan Africa and the importance of education in their lives; promote a sense of global citizenship;Read More