Churches partnering together to meet the desperate needs of orphans in Zimbabwe
Churches partnering together to meet the desperate needs of orphans in Zimbabwe |
Stories of Hope Five Sisters Find Renewed Hope The five “Masadza Girls” (Diana, Catherine, Evelyn, Elizabeth and Anjela) were left alone in the world, their parents both having died of AIDS. Their household possessions were taken by extended family members and the five orphaned children were divided among the families. Diana, the oldest, came to the Orphan Care Center asking for help. She related that some of the girls were being abused and some were not allowed to attend school. Some were not receiving adequate food. She wanted help in getting the girls back together so they could live as a family again in their parent’s home. When the homestead was examined, it was found to be beyond repair and so help was enlisted from the local villagers. The villagers and the management at the Orphan Care Center working together made it possible for these girls to be reunited as a family. Donations from people around the world helped the Orphan Care Center provide necessary funds for building materials and the villagers provided the labor. The “Masadza Girls” had a new house to live in together, and household items were also provided. That was eight years ago. Diana has now completed her education and is a police officer. Catherine, the next oldest, completed her education, too, and has joined the Sewing Co-op at the Orphan Care Center. She has learned to make school uniforms for the many orphans in the area. The three younger girls are still in school and are being served by the Orphan Care Center.
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