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The Orphans Foundation Fund is a registered non-profit, non governmental organization which mission is to raise community awareness and provide support to orphans victimized by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and other diseases. Their goal is to provide reliable health services, shelter and education for the disadvantaged orphans in Tanzania.
Orphan Situation in Tanzania
One of the most serious consequences of the AIDS epidemic is the rapid increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children.
The Tanzanian Social Welfare Department reported an estimated 2.3 million orphans in 2005. The results of the AIDS Impact Model (AIM) applications are similar. According to AIM, orphans constituted around 13 percent of all children in 2004, and the estimated number of orphans in 2005 was 2.56 million. Under the assumptions used in the AIM analysis, the number of orphans will rise further to 2.76 million in 2010 and 3.07 million in 2020.
The Orphans Foundation Fund coordinates food distribution, health care and basic education programmes for 60 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Centers, caring altogether for more than 3,000 children. Together with other partners, OFF tries to meet the basic needs of these children by working with the whole community to develop care and support systems.
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