TIGO Orphans

Trust in God Orphan Care, is a rural home based care project with over 100 children now in the programme. Focussing on children who have lost both parents but who still remain in the community and are being cared for by relatives (usually a grandmother), or older siblings; TIGO provides assistance with school fees, school uniforms, stationery, groceries and essential health needs. In the case of child headed families, mentoring and encouragement is also provided through a volunteer network. Each child is sponsored by people in NZ and Australia for NZ$40/month. To sponsor a TIGO Child,

Many of these orphans have been traumatized after having watched their parent’s die from HIV/AIDS and some of the children also have serious health problems. Orphans are extremely vulnerable and risk abuse, extreme poverty, hunger and often lack security, hope and love.  click here.