Let me introduce you to Roseline Orwa to those that still don't know her. For most people they know Roseline as a FOUNDER/COORDINATOR of Wagoma Orphans & Widows Centre.
but for the 166 orphans and 60 widows, at the Lakeshore village of Wagoma, Bondo, Siaya County
Rose is a Voice that speaks on their behalves , the hand that gives with no limits and a soul that does not give-up, a roll model that sets no boundaries but to me, she another reason of how God uses us to do his work and inspire me to love and give to those less fortunate.
PLEASE BE THE ONE TO READ THIS AND BE THE ONE TO MAKE A DIFFIDENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE.
HISTORY OF WAGOMA, BONDO DISTRICT
Wagoma is a village in Bondo District, along the shores of Lake Victoria, 35 kms away from Bondo, with a population of 3500 people within the sub-location, and 238,780 living in 56,607 households within the district. The children in this village still have limited access to education due to lack of basic utilities like clothes, food and other dignity materials, particularly for girl child, who often drop out of schools. Even if they are able to reach past primary education, few make it to secondary schools due to lack of fees and other social dynamics attributed to the impacts of HIV and AIDS and poverty. (TAC Report, 2011).
Most of the children orphaned by AIDS have been taken in by extended family members. However, the large number of orphaned and vulnerable children is overwhelming this traditional copying mechanism. Elderly female caretakers or children themselves are heading many of these households and with no income, they lack resources needed to support these additional children and provide essential food, clothing and school fees. Conversely, for the children to cope and/or ensure the survival of their younger siblings, most orphans are being forced to find some sources of income.
The main source of income in the village is fishing and peasant farming, which is often affected by the erratic rain pattern. The village has 56 homesteads, with 74 orphans and 92 partial, making a total of 166 orphans in the tiny lakeshore village. According to the National Population Policy for Sustainable Development, Bondo District Strategic Plan, 2005-2010, orphan hood associated with HIV/AIDS deaths is on the increase, and the prevalence rate is at 95% and rising, the study shows 1/3 of the current population will have perished in 5yrs and diminished in 10yrs, living women and child headed families. This then requires the urgent need for special programmes and new ways of handling the scenario at the lakeside village.
Wagoma is a village in Bondo District, along the shores of Lake Victoria, 35 kms away from Bondo, with a population of 3500 people within the sub-location, and 238,780 living in 56,607 households within the district. The children in this village still have limited access to education due to lack of basic utilities like clothes, food and other dignity materials, particularly for girl child, who often drop out of schools. Even if they are able to reach past primary education, few make it to secondary schools due to lack of fees and other social dynamics attributed to the impacts of HIV and AIDS and poverty. (TAC Report, 2011).
Most of the children orphaned by AIDS have been taken in by extended family members. However, the large number of orphaned and vulnerable children is overwhelming this traditional copying mechanism. Elderly female caretakers or children themselves are heading many of these households and with no income, they lack resources needed to support these additional children and provide essential food, clothing and school fees. Conversely, for the children to cope and/or ensure the survival of their younger siblings, most orphans are being forced to find some sources of income.
The main source of income in the village is fishing and peasant farming, which is often affected by the erratic rain pattern. The village has 56 homesteads, with 74 orphans and 92 partial, making a total of 166 orphans in the tiny lakeshore village. According to the National Population Policy for Sustainable Development, Bondo District Strategic Plan, 2005-2010, orphan hood associated with HIV/AIDS deaths is on the increase, and the prevalence rate is at 95% and rising, the study shows 1/3 of the current population will have perished in 5yrs and diminished in 10yrs, living women and child headed families. This then requires the urgent need for special programmes and new ways of handling the scenario at the lakeside village.
I WILL BE COVERING ROSELINE'S PROJECT SO PLEASE CHECK OUT THE FOUNDATION AND SEE WHERE YOU CAN HELP.
| A LOOK AT ROSELINE'S WORK. |
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| The inspiration to her work but the reason to their smiles. |
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| You can make a difference by learning more about the foundation@http://www.ronafoundation.co.ke |
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| The girls on this pictures can be supported by just donating a pack of sanitary pads or just CAD$ 1.00 OR (KSH.90/=. If you are in Kenya the foundation can pick them up or you can drop the pads in their offices or send Mpesa @ 0723238812 Follow me next week for more updates on this foundation. You can also more information on Wagoma Orphans & Widows Centre on facebook. |
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