SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Throughout the course of its development, UDF has acted to assist and provide for vulnerable and atrisk populations. Through its diverse programming, UDF engages orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), widows, and those living with HIV/AIDS.

Between 2004 and 2006 and 2010, UDF supported these marginalized groups by conducting entrepreneurial trainings aimed at caregivers for orphans, and implementing a community-wide food program. Some examples of these trainings include vocational training in carpentry and mechanics from which students learned the skills necessary to pursue sustainable employment in carpentry workshops and tailoring shops.

Specifically as it concerns orphans affected by HIV/AIDS, UDF has supported more than 30 school children at all educational levels through the provision of school fees and materials, shoes and clothing, and food and treatments. These programs aim to support these groups as well as empower them to initiate and pursue activities that will reduce poverty and improve their socio-economic standings.