Every child deserves love, protection, education, and a safe place to grow. Yet many orphans and vulnerable children carry burdens beyond their age. Some have lost parents. Others live with relatives who struggle to provide food, school needs, care, and support.
Loss of parental care affects confidence, education, health, and belonging. Some children withdraw. Others miss school because they lack fees, uniforms, books, or basic needs. Many feel forgotten, even when they still dream.
Through school and community sensitization, CRSHCI-U helps families, caregivers, teachers, leaders, and community members understand these needs. Sessions promote child protection, positive parenting, school retention, support, and shared responsibility.
One child’s story reflects the journey of many. After losing care, a young child was left with relatives who had limited resources. The child missed school, lacked materials, and became quiet about the future.
During sensitization, sisters spoke about protecting children, keeping them in school, listening to their needs, and preventing neglect, child labour, early marriage, and abuse. The message helped caregivers see that supporting an orphan is a community duty.
After the session, sisters visited the family, listened, and offered guidance. The child received encouragement, support, and help to return to school with confidence. Caregivers were guided on care and creating a loving home.
Today, the child is hopeful, active, and confident. School attendance has improved. The family is more supportive. The child feels valued and encouraged to learn.
This is the change CRSHCI-U seeks through sensitization: aware families, protective communities, and children growing with dignity, safety, and hope.
