How do I Help Orphaned Children in Africa?
According to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, orphaned children in Africa are poorer, less educated and much less healthy than other African children. The plight is discouraging, but by becoming knowledgeable about the many different ways to help, you can make a difference.
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Raise awareness about the plight of orphaned children in Africa by creating informational fliers and brochures. Distribute the fliers and brochures to your friends, family and members of your community. People who are aware and informed about the plight of African orphans are much more likely to donate or help.
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Hold a bake sale or garage sale and donate the proceeds to a reputable non-profit charity organization like UNICEF that supports or helps orphaned children in Africa. Ask your friends, family and community members to donate items for sale. Broadcast the garage or bake sale with fliers and by word of mouth.
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Sponsor orphaned children in Africa. Visit the World Vision website and click the "Sponsor a Child" button. Choose a child to sponsor from the list provided and pay the $35 monthly sponsorship amount with a credit card. Exchange letters with the child you sponsor. World Vision, a reputable nonprofit organization, will send you the address and facilitate delivery of your letters.
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Volunteer at an African orphanage. Visit the Aid for Africa website and locate an orphanage that welcomes volunteers or interns. Contact the specific orphanage and set up a date or appointment to volunteer.
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Tips & Warnings
If money is not a major issue and you have a place in your heart and life for a child, consider adopting an orphaned child in Africa.
Prevent becoming a victim of identity theft by only submitting your credit card information to reputable, trustworthy charity organizations.
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