Light in Africa operates in Tanzania, East Africa and is home to a percentage of the estimated 19,000 orphans in the region. Established by Mama Lynn Elliott from the U.K. in 2000 the orphanages meet the basic fundamental needs for each and every child in its care and much more, giving the children many opportunities of a quality eduation or vocational training and nurturing them in love and a sense of belonging in Light in Africa's big family and an awareness of the bountiful love of God.
Through the many socio-economic problems within the region it very soon became apparent that there was much need for community support and this led to the start of Out Reach programs which are freely provided to the communities, amongst which:
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Medical Assistance, giving free consultations and medication |
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Financial support for medical conditions |
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Disability Out Reach program |
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Schooling and supply of uniforms, pencils and food |
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Financial support for vocational training schemes |
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Food kitchen |
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Seminars/workshops on awaeness of related issues to the communities, incl. on HIV/AIDS |
Select from the menu on the left hand for more detailed stories about some of these programs.