By Spiwe Chakawa | Project Leader
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Here is Anna's story. As you read through Anna's story, kindly know that you are making a great impact in so many children like Anna. If you are motivated, please keep supporting more children like Anna..
"Anna is a female aged seven who was enrolled at Chiedza after her mother failed to enrol her at a formal school. Anna’s class teacher realised that she had open wounds all over her body and referred her to child protection department within Chiedza. Anna’s mother was engaged, and she explained that the wounds come and go after using salty water as she has never been to a clinic all her life having been born in a family that attended a religion that did not allow them to visit a clinic. She explained that she did not even know how to approach a clinic. She indicated that her child has not received any immunizations or vaccinations. She explained that although she is no longer a member of that religion after her mother’s decision to quit, she was not sure where to start from to get a service at a clinic.
Anna’s mother was counselled and referred to the local clinic. She took up the referral and went to the clinic where the sister in charge assisted her to get Anna treated. She even organized for Anna to get some immunizations that were still feasible. The wounds are now gone for good, and Anna is learning freely without pain or discrimination by classmates. Her mother was grateful for the encouragement she got saying her daughter can now grow a healthy child, unlike her."
Through Anna's story, we can see that children who are out of school are likely to be suffering multiple vulnerabilities. Bringing them to school provides a chance for children like Anna to be supported and learn freely.
One kind request, can you share our cause with your family and friends and encourage them to give especially during the upcoming Giving Tuesday! We use the money to buy books, food, furniture and pay school fees for children who were once out of school.
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By Spiwe Chakawa | Project Leader
By Spiwe Chakawa | Project Leader
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