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Child Sponsorship for Sudan's Neediest Children

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Child Sponsorship for Sudan's Neediest Children

Reach Out to an Orphan Child in Sudan

The number of orphans and children from single mother-headed households in Sudan has risen dramatically over the past few years due to war, natural disasters and poverty. 54 children from Khartoum's poorest community need health care, nutrition, education, guidance for a shot at a brighter future. They are only a quarter of the children registered in NEF's program for assistance.

Child Sponsorship for Needy Families

One of the most popular ways of helping the poor, child sponsorship is especially important for single mother-headed households in a country as troubled as Sudan. Without such assistance, many children will be unable to have health services or absolutely critical basic education. NEF gives additional financial support for clothing, special education, & culturally important celebrations.

Providing Health Services in the Poorest Area

In 2005 NEF established the only facility available to meet the health needs of over 20,000 displaced Sudanese in New Dar el-Salaam El-Rabwa. In addition to general health services--diagnosis, primary health care for mothers and children, laboratory tests and a pharmacy, the clinic emphasizes reproductive health care, including family planning, prenatal and postnatal care.

Taking Care of Women and Children's Well-Being

Greater Khartoum has been required to absorb over 2 million displaced persons because of drought-related famine and civil strife. The vast majority live in squalid conditions, suffering from inadequate housing, unemployment and lack of basic services. Women and children are victimized by a high national maternal and infant mortality rate. Thanks to the NEF clinic, these women and their babies won't become another statistic.

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Thanks to 126 donors like you, a total of $10,200 was raised for this project on GlobalGiving. Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.

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