Many children, particularly HIV/AIDS orphans are unable to remain or continue in school. When the bread winner dies, they are left to fend for themselves.
Some are left in the care of relatives who are struggling to keep their own immediate families from starving. Subsequently, when the relative can no longer cope, the orphans suffer most. In terms of education, typically the guardians care for their own sons and daughters only.
This has contributed to the increasing number of street kids roaming in the city and other towns. Many of these orphans and vulnerable children end up in child domestic labor and prostitution; other children are left in the hands of their aged grandparents who are unable to contribute much towards their wellbeing.
SUTCHI is supporting orphans and children with special needs access education by providing scholastic materials, school fees and other personal effects while promoting child participation in the fight against child rights violations.