Children at St. Clare Orphanage

About the Project

The project involved providing essential supplies and facility improvements at St. Clare Orphanage.

Location

Juba, South Sudan

Quick Project Stats

Funding DateJune 2023
Luena Investment$10,000
CBO PartnerDIT-NI-TEK Company
VillageJuba
CountrySouth Sudan
# of Children Impacted400
Community Contributionvolunteers

Civil War Leaves Children at Risk

The crisis in South Sudan has created significant challenges for normal living conditions and delivery of humanitarian aid. Access to essential services (e.g. healthcare, food, and sanitation) is severely limited, particularly in high-conflict/high-displacement areas. St. Clare Orphanage has been established to house and care for children who have been displaced and orphaned as a result of the conflict. Many children in orphanages often face malnutrition due to insufficient food supplies. Access to clean water is another pressing concern, as contaminated sources lead to health issues.

Supplies and Improved Sanitation Support Health and Wellbeing

The donation from Luena Foundation was used to provide essential support in the form of food, clean water, medicine, mosquito nets, charcoal, and improvements to sanitation facilities. The provision of medicine ensures that children receive necessary healthcare, while mosquito nets are crucial in protecting them from malaria and other insect-borne diseases. Charcoal provides a source of energy for cooking, enhancing daily living conditions. Moreover, improving latrines is vital for sanitary practices, contributing to better health outcomes for the children. Through this donation, the Luena Foundation aims to foster a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, ultimately paving the way for a brighter future. Together, we can create lasting change in the lives of those who need it most.

Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization

Dit-Ni-Tek General Trading and Investment Co. Ltd is a South Sudanese indigenous company and was formed by a group of intellectuals who have the same vision to contribute in the country’s economic transformation, create jobs for youths and women, agribusiness, general supply, and work with development partners in national and international organizations, sharing the same mission of saving communities.

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About Luena Foundation

The Luena Foundation aims to serve and safeguard vulnerable children around the world by protecting their basic human rights and by fostering love, hope, strength and joy. We use the donations we receive to invest in locally-led grassroots projects and organizations whose mission is to create a more compassionate world for children everywhere.

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