Orphans and Most Vulnerable Children (O/MVCs)
The Balm In Gilead supports complementary services through faith-based national partner organizations. Faith leaders are respected and trusted within their communities and they have a track record of providing quality support to O/MVCs within the context of Tanzania's cultural norms. The Balm In Gilead technical assistance sharpens practical skills and brings together faith initiatives with private and public interests in meeting the needs of O/MVCs. The present goal is to continue to scale up service provision in Kigoma region where the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has identified 28,571 O/MVCs. |
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The Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare estimates that there are 2.5 million orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania, of which only about 6% receive external support. There is an urgent need to increase access to and improve the quality of essential support services for O/MVCs. These essential services include, shelter; nutrition supplements; education and health; and psycho-social counseling.
