Every 2.2 seconds an orphan in the world ages out of care. Of these, 40% become homeless, 70% commit a crime and 60% are forced into prostitution.

This is the plight of most orphans in Zimbabwe – at 18 they must leave the orphanage they have been raised in with an incomplete education, no access to medical care and no support system. We believe we can and should do better.

This is why we provide holistic support to young people as they age out of Kuda Vana Children’s Home and transition to self-sufficient adulthood. Support includes:

• Temporary housing and adult oversight to young people 18 and up

• Tuition for high school, trade school or college until completion or through the age of 23

• Income-generating opportunities such as agriculture or livestock cultivation

100% of young adults who age out of Kuda Vana have or are completing trade school or university and on their way to being self-sufficient.

You can read Nesta’s Story here and read Runako’s story here.