Sometimes it is not abuse or neglect that separates a child from their mother. Sometimes it is simply poverty that means a child has to live away from their mother, in a place like Kasisi.
That does not mean they are not loved or that they do not miss each other. When mothers entrust their children to the loving care of the Sisters, they are making one of the hardest decisions of their lives. They do so because they know it gives their children a chance for stability, a full plate every day, a safe place to sleep, and the security they may not be able to provide themselves, even though it breaks their hearts.
Many children at orphanages in Zambia rarely get to see their mothers because the cost of travelling to visit them is simply too high.
These visits help children feel loved, valued, and connected to their families. That is why, at Kasisi, we do everything we can to make sure parents can visit their children regardless of their financial situation. By providing a parent with a ticket to Kasisi, you help children stay close to their families.
A school kit includes notebooks, allowing children to study at home. It also includes a pair of shoes, which, if not for Kasisi, they would have to borrow from their siblings. And finally, a delicious, healthy sandwich in the backpack, which gives them the energy they need for their studies. Just like the sandwich their mother would prepare. You can pack one into their backpack today—from right here, from your own home.