APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

DROP-IN-CENTRE No. OF
ORPHANS
Farm)
AGE RANGE No. OF CARE-
GIVERS
Maseke 144 3 - 16 12 12:1
Tswelopele
(Makhushane-
Maune)
278 6 - 12 15 18:1
The centers perform at least the following services:
• Provide daily nutritious meals;
• Teach life skills to children;
• Assist with children’s school and cultural activities.
The following general challenges are experienced in the different centres:
• The challenge faced is lack of funding to sustain the centre;
• Lack of proper accommodation;
• Lack of storage facilities;
Key issues on HIV/AIDS:
• 2 125 orphans and vulnerable children benefited from the HIV/AIDS programme;
ORPHAN:CARE-GIVER
RATIO
• Funding is needed to support the individuals (Care-givers) who risk their own lives caring for both the
infected and affected;
• More stakeholders need to be brought on board in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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