Orphaned & Vulnerable Children
M.O.R.E. is the principal donor for the care and support for the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program. The primary objective of OVC is to ensure the sustained well-being of the children by increasing the ability of their families and caregivers to respond to their needs through the holistic support network and targeted services provided through the Medhen Social Center.
- ~200 children enrolled
- Primary ages 3 - 10 years old
- ~165 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
- Income generating activities such as 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, oil, and nutritional 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