Understand, Hope & Care Orphanage

Khayelitsha Township – South Africa

Mosha is a 35 year old woman with a daughter of 16 years of age. She has already lost a sister and a nephew to Aids. Over 1000 children in South Africa die each week from Aids related illness. As a result of her own tragic experiences Mosha decided to look after abandoned HIV infected children. We now have developed a program, the first part of which has just been completed, in building Mosha a new home, where she houses some of the abandoned children.

The construction of the three bedroomed bungalow, which provides permanent accommodation for 4 to 6 abandoned children, was completed in December 2008. The total cost was 96,000 rand with Townshiphelp investment being 40,000 rand. The balance was met by the Masakhane Peoples Housing association. An additional 20,000 rand has been donated by us to furnish the house and supply all internal requirements and materials.

The second phase is now underway in building a new orphanage opposite Mosha’s house in Khayelitsha township with funds made available for the required ongoing support to ensure that as many HIV infected abandoned children have the opportunity to receive daily anti retro viral medication as well as proper food and shelter.

The weekly costs of maintaining the orphanage is approximately 1000 Rand.

Currency rate £1.00 = R12.20 (as of 18th May 2009)