MAP ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDRENS (OVC) PROJECT

MAP'S VISION FOR OVC IS TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE UPBRINGING OF OUR FUTURE LEADERS. 

THE OVC PROJECT STRIVES TO PROVIDE A CONDUCIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN FEEL LOVED AND CARED FOR THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES AS WELL AS EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

THE PROJECT IS AN ONGOING PROJECT WHICH CURRENTLY CATERS TO THE NEEDS OF 300 CHILDREN. THE OVC PROJECT CURRENTLY RUNS FROM SOWETO. THERE ARE 19 VOLUNTEERS AND 10 CARE GIVERS AS WELL AS OFFICE STAFF WHICH OVERSEE THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE FACILITY. 

DAILY PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN AND HOME VISITS ARE CONDUCTED MONTHLY. THE OVC VOLUNTEERS DO DOOR TO DOOR ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS.