Provision of school uniforms and materials to MVCs

176 (F 96 M 80) Orphans Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in 4 wards of Kiwanja cha  Ndege,Tubuyu,Mwembesongo and Boma have been supported with school materials and uniforms in the year of 2010/2011. Children Monitoring Group (CMG) in collaboration with Mtaa/village and ward councils and school leaderships identified beneficiary children based on their situation. Upon verification of the list by HCT and education officers, MVCs were provided with uniforms, shoes, socks, textbooks, exercise books, pens and pencils through their respective primary schools.

The provision of school uniforms and materials to MVCs reduced the burden on older people in taking care of orphaned and vulnerable children. Supported children did not miss classes as before and their performance in terms of average grade and position in class was far better after receiving support from the project. Their self-esteem also improved and they now participate in games and other social activities.