Why Care for Orphans?
Why Orphan Care?
At the core of it, we are working to help orphaned children because it is what Jesus has called us to. Throughout the Bible, God speaks of his particular love for the fatherless, and He calls to us to open our hearts and provide whatever protection, care and love that we can to orphans. Our call is firmly rooted in our love of Jesus and our desire to obey and imitate him.
Orphaned children are the most vulnerable people on earth.The major challenges orphaned children face include: malnutrition, no access to clean water, healthcare, shelter, sanitation, or clothing; loss of opportunity for education, child labor, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
What Orphans are Facing in Uganda
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Over 2 million orphaned children in Uganda
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AIDS: In 2018, 28,319 Ugandans died in AIDS, accounting for 10.91% of all deaths
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Malaria: Uganda has the 3rd highest malaria death rate in the world
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Child Labor: Over 18% of Ugandan children are involved in child labor
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Abuse: Ugandan orphans are 5 times more likely to be physically abused than non-orphans
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Human trafficking is highest among orphaned children
What Orphans are Facing in Ethiopia
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Over 4.5 million orphaned children in Ethiopia
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Child Brides: 40% of women were in a union or marriage under the age of 18
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Child Labor: 45% of children are involved in child labor
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Education: Only 47% of children finish Primary School. For orphaned children this number is even lower as they cannot afford school materials, uniforms etc.
But there is hope!
Your support has changed hundreds of orphaned children’s lives. Because of you, they are growing up healthy and strong, receiving what they need to thrive.
And we believe that God has saved them for a purpose! We don’t know all that God will do with their lives, but we are moving forward with confidence knowing we are acting in obedience to his call, and that He who has begun a good work will bring it to completion. Thank you for being a part of this ministry!
More Updates
Fall Fundraising Tour
We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, attended and hosted the various fundraising events for PATH this fall. It has been a packed few weeks, but we feel incredibly blessed...
“We Don’t Do Orphans” Book Release by Bob Higgins
This year marks the 20th anniversary of ministry for PATH International! And this month, we are thrilled to share that PATH founder, Bob Higgins, has released his book telling the story of how it...
Scholastic Materials Distribution – Boke, Ethiopia
We recently traveled to Boke Woreda, a region a few hours from Chiro, to distribute some scholastic materials to a few schools. This area is extremely poor and many of the children either do not...