Vulnerable Children
Vulnerable Children
M.O.R.E. is a co-sponsor and contributes to the support of the Vulnerable Children (VC) Program. The primary objective of VC is to provide needed services to children who are not orphaned, yet suffer from the effects of severe economic deprivation without government supported social programs.
- ~160 children enrolled
- ~15 parents and/or caregivers participating
- Direct project personnel costs
- Applicable salaries for staff and social workers
- Clothing allowance
- House rent allowance
- Bed, mattress, blanket and linen support
- Clothing and shoes
- Hygiene products
- Economic empowerment program
- Business skills training
- Work readiness assessment
- Start up capital for newly established cooperatives
- Promote urban agriculture
- Regular healthcare check-ups and care
- Routine eye and dental exams
- Therapeutic and supplemental feeding for children with malnutrition
- Oversee Home Based Care (HBC) program
- Food grain and oil support
- Provide milk and cooked meals
- Monthly cash allowance
- School supplies and fees
- One laptop per child initiative
- Recreational outing for 7 - 14 year olds
- Life skills training
- Memory Book training
- Vacation camp