The plight of orphaned children is heart-wrenching. Many face
abandonment, neglect, and the harsh reality of life without
basic necessities or parental guidance.
Being deprived of education, shelter, and a loving
environment, these children start their lives at a
disadvantage that often sets the course for their future.
At the Orphan Life Foundation, we believe every
child deserves a fair chance at a fulfilling life. This core
belief fuels our Orphan Lifestyle Programs, aimed at directly
improving the quality of life for orphans.
Our Lifestyle Projects at a Glance
Bike 4 Kids Project (BKP)
Objective:
We aim to enable children to attend school regularly by
providing bicycles as a means of transportation, thereby
increasing the literacy rate in underprivileged areas like
Burkina Faso.
What we do
In 2022, we purchased and distributed 50 bikes to orphan
children in 5 schools in Burkina Faso to make it easier
for them to attend school.
Impact and Future Goal
Over all, we distributed 300 bikes, enabling more
children to attend school regularly and focus on their
education rather than the hardships of their daily
commute. We wish to increase this number so more children
are empowered to pursue their educational dreams,
unburdened by the challenges of distance and
transportation. 2022 was our last successful
completion of bikes project in Burkina Faso, and we know
first-hand the profound impact on the lives of these
children and their extended family. These bicycles will
not only serve as a necessary means of transportation to
school, but also as a symbol of hope for new opportunities
and possibilities for the orphans in Burkina Faso.
November
2023, Orphan Life Foundation is planning in
providing 50 bikes to 10schools in the
region of Reo, Burkina-Faso. Although 50 bikes might seem
like a small contribution, it has and will allow these
children a level of mobility that was previously
unimaginable. Our goal is to raise funds for purchasing
additional bikes to make education more accessible for
orphaned and underprivileged children who walked over
5 to 15 miles to their school.
Our goal is to facilitate orphans’ adoption and provide
vulnerable children with a safe, stable environment and
offer the psychosocial support they need to thrive in
later life without vulnerabilities and risks.
What we do
We identify orphan children through orphan census
registration, offer adoption opportunities, place children
in foster families, and offer psychosocial evaluations and
interventions to monitor them. Social activities are also
organized to create a family-like environment for the
unfortunate kids.
Impact and Future Goal
In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and
local authorities, between 2011 and 2023, we identified
2057 orphan children under 18, facilitated
over 17 adoptions, and placed 53 children in
foster families. Additionally, 404 orphans have
been placed in local shelters managed by local
authorities. We aim to continue conducting census in
underserved areas to reach orphaned children and improve
their quality of life by providing shelter.
To collect and distribute usable clothing and shoes to
needy orphans, primarily targeting communities where
children face extreme weather conditions without proper
clothing.
What we do
We provide weather-appropriate clothes and shoes to the
needy through an all-volunteer, non-profit program so they
can cover themselves and live with dignity.
Impact and Future Goal
From 2018-2023, we raised over $1700 to distribute
clothing and shoes to two orphanages and five orphan
schools in Didyr. Our future goal is to raise $2,500 to
help more schools and orphanages.
To bolster educational opportunities for orphaned
children in Africa. We firmly believe that education is
the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, and it starts
with providing a secure and conducive learning
environment.
What we do
In partnership with like-minded NGOs, we raise funds and
mobilize resources to construct classrooms in areas most
in need. We also extend existing schools with new
classrooms to accommodate children currently attending
lessons in makeshift classrooms under the sun.
Impact and Future Goal
To date, our efforts have culminated in the construction
of six new classrooms in a school we originally visited in
2016. These additional spaces have opened doors for
countless young minds, bringing them closer to realizing
their dreams. Our vision for the near future involves
adding four more classrooms, further expanding our impact
and allowing even more children to receive the education
they deserve. Our efforts also ensure there are only
enough students in each classroom for a teacher to handle
and pay attention to.
While we’ve made significant progress, there is still a
long way to go.
We invite you to join hands
with the Orphan Life Foundation and help improve these
children’s lives. Whether you can contribute funds,
volunteer your time, or provide necessary items for our
projects, your help will go a long way in changing a
child’s future for the better.
Together, we
can give these children the life they deserve.
