06/06/2026
This is a long post, but it is worth reading as it explains our current situation clearly.
We are currently caring for 35 children at the orphanage, and we are also responsible for animals (80 chickens and 4 dogs). The daily cost of food for both the children and animals is about $67 per day. This is a big responsibility, especially with very limited funds.
Right now, we receive about $800 per month total support from a few committed and faithful supporters, which is used for food and household items for the 35 children. Without this support, the children and animals would sadly struggle to have enough food.
We also have other important monthly and daily expenses, including:Two caretakers’ salary: $150 per monthPocket money for higher school children: $4 per day for 3 children, used for breakfast or small meals while at school since schools only provide lunch
•Caretakers prepare breakfast and pack food (porridge and other meals) every morning and deliver it to the children at school
•Sanitary supplies for girls
•Electricity bills
•Garbage collection
•Medical needs when children fall sick
These are not small costs, and many times they are not fully covered by our monthly support.
Because of this, we are often forced to adjust our food budget. At times, the children go from having three meals a day to only one meal a day. Some days, they may only have breakfast and no lunch or supper, or they may receive a simple meal like porridge without extra food or packed meals for school. This helps us stretch the limited funds to cover all urgent needs.
When funds are very low, I also use income from our taxi work to support the orphanage. In some cases, caretakers have to wait for their salaries, even though they also have families to support.
This situation also means we cannot save for new clothes or shoes for the children. And if a child gets sick, we must urgently look for emergency support to cover medical bills.
The reality is that children deserve three meals a day, proper care, clothing, and dignity, and even our animals need proper care. But with the current limited support, we are doing everything we can to survive day by day.
We are sharing this openly so you understand our real situation. If you are able to support in any way, it will directly help feed the children and animals and ease these daily challenges.
Thank you for standing with us.
GoFundMe
https://gofund.me/11c76aa3