By Shayle Havemann | Project leader
Introduction
According to UNICEF, there are 1,4 million orphans in Zimbabwe alone, and 52% of them are without identification. Many orphans and other underprivileged children face several difficulties which are often closely associated with the lack of birth certificates, a document which is a necessity to get access to services including school.
Report
To simply fund a child' education or provide resources to educate them is great in the short term but does not tackle the root cause which is hindering children who cannot even become part of the already poor welfare system that exists. This project will not only provide children with an identity but also give them the opportunity to attend schools, access healthcare and apply for university, making them active contributors to society and the economy as well as educating others around them. We have managed to raise $375 so far but still have a very long way to go…
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