Orphan Care & Child Protection

We provide support to orphans and children from disadvantaged backgrounds — because every child deserves safety, care, and a path forward.

4,000+

Children supported

10+

Orphan homes supported

2,250

Children enrolled in schools

980

Children received medical support

A child without a family still needs one

Across the communities HMD serves, orphaned and abandoned children — and those from the most disadvantaged households — face compounding risks: no stable shelter, no guaranteed schooling, and no consistent access to healthcare or protection from abuse and exploitation.

These children can’t wait for a broader development programme to eventually reach them. They need direct, coordinated care now — shelter, school, health, and safety, together.

  • Ensure every orphaned or vulnerable child has safe shelter and care.
  • Protect children from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
  • Support children’s health, education and emotional wellbeing.

What this looks like on the ground

Orphan home support

We construct new classrooms and renovate existing school facilities to create safe, accessible, and inspiring places where children can learn and grow.

School enrollment & support

We supply textbooks, exercise books, school bags, stationery, digital learning resources, and other essential educational materials to support effective learning.

Medical care & health screening

Routine health checks and treatment access for children in our care.

Child protection & safeguarding

Trained caregivers and reporting systems that keep children safe from harm.

Where this programme operates

The Gambia

Senegal

Uganda

South Sudan

From vulnerable to cared for

Getting an orphaned child into stable care and school

Many children without family care face significant challenges, including the lack of a safe home, access to education, and essential healthcare services. To address these needs, the child was placed in a supportive care environment, enrolled in school, and provided with routine medical check-ups to ensure their physical well-being.

This holistic approach created a stable foundation for growth and development, leading to consistent school attendance, improved access to healthcare, and a safer, more nurturing environment. This example is illustrative and should be updated with verified project outcomes once they become available.

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