Child Headed Households

Sierra Cares Foundation supports the children of Pate Bana and Makeni who became orphaned during the Ebola crisis from 2014 to 2019. In Pate Bana, we lost 90% of the parents, leaving the remaining adults to care for the orphaned children. Currently, we sponsor these children to ensure they have access to education, food stability, and shelter. Our goal is to ensure that every child in this community has the opportunity to thrive and feel supported by their community.

 

We currently have 95 children who need sponsorship, with some sponsored at $35 a month, to cover school fees and a nutrition program. We are committed to supporting these children’s education through sponsorship and engagement with their families and caregivers during non-school times. Nutrition is essential, and we aim to expand the program to ensure these children receive the food and nourishment they need.

 

In addition to supporting orphaned children, several others require assistance with school fees each year. We would like to establish a scholarship program to help single parents and low-income families, as no child should be without access to basic education. This support will also prevent children from being forced into labor camps, early marriage, or child prostitution, as those who are not enrolled are particularly vulnerable to such situations.