Virtuous Women Foundation Feeding Program: Uplifting Roysambu’s Street Children
In the bustling streets of Roysambu, Kenya, many children go hungry every day. These young ones are often forced to beg for food or rummage through garbage piles to survive. But thanks to the Virtuous Women Foundation Feeding Program, the team organized to feed them on 2nd August 2024.
Since its inception in 2023, the Virtuous Women Foundation has been dedicated to serving the less fortunate, particularly children and women in need.
With the help of generous donors and volunteers, they have provided nutritious meals to hundreds of children in Roysambu and Ruiru alone.
The Dire Situation of Street Children in Roysambu
The streets of Roysambu are home to hundreds of abandoned and orphaned children. These vulnerable individuals face numerous challenges, such as hunger, disease, violence, and exploitation daily.
Many lack access to necessities like food, shelter, education, and healthcare. As a result, their physical and mental well-being is severely compromised. The Virtuous Women Foundation has been at the forefront of tackling this issue and supporting these children.
Combatting Hunger and Malnutrition
One of the most pressing issues for street children in Roysambu is hunger. Many of them rely on scavenging for food, begging, or stealing to survive, which puts them at risk of malnutrition and related health issues. That’s where the Virtuous Women Foundation steps in. Through its feeding program, it provides nutritious meals to these vulnerable children.
In Ruiru, the foundation runs a feeding program that feeds over 100 children daily. The program ensures that these children have access to food and gives them a sense of security and stability. It is often the only proper meal they will have in a day. It helps them focus on their studies and activities without worrying about their next meal.
Future Foundation’s Plan on Feeding Street Children
The Virtuous Women Foundation provides immediate relief through its feeding program and has a long-term plan to help street children break the cycle of poverty. The foundation aims to run a monthly feeding program purposely for street children. The program will provide nutritious meals and educational and vocational training.
The goal is to equip the children with skills that can help them earn a living in the future. Through this program, the foundation hopes to empower these vulnerable children and give them a chance at a better life.
By providing education and skills training, they will have the opportunity to break out of poverty. They will also make positive contributions to their families and communities.
The foundation also plans to work with local organizations and businesses to create employment opportunities for these children once they complete their training.
How to Support Virtuous Women Foundation Feeding Program
If you want to support the Virtuous Women Foundation feeding program, you can help in several ways. One of the simplest ways is to donate. Your donation will provide nutritious meals for these vulnerable children in Ruiru.
Another way to support the foundation is by volunteering your time and skills. The foundation always welcomes volunteers to help prepare meals, serve food, and interact with the children. You can also use your talents or expertise to organize fundraising events or campaigns to raise awareness and funds for the feeding program.
Additionally, you can donate those items directly to the foundation if you can access resources such as food supplies or kitchen equipment. This would greatly benefit their feeding program and ensure that they have enough.
Join the Virtuous Women Foundation Feeding Program
Join Us! Become a part of our community and make a difference in the lives of these children. Your contribution, big or small, will go a long way in providing them with much-needed support and nourishment.
