As the Covid-19 pandemic continues its devastating legacy, many children have lost their parent/s and are living in extremely challenging circumstances. This vulnerable group faces hardship in every category of need, including physical health, mental health, nutrition, and formal education. Since November 2021, VCF and HCMC Youth Union have implemented the Care to Rise program to access, protect, encourage and provide long-term care to more than 2,400 orphans through scientific individual assessment, short-term and mid-term remedies, and long-term pathways for health and success to adulthood. The Care to Rise program is divided into 3 phases with sufficient support for the children in each period of time. Phase 1 completed 1,924 detailed surveys for individual assessment. Phase 2 with remedial health, education, and nutrition assistance is being implemented in 2022. The long-term care with health and education services, Phase 3, will carry the program through adulthood for our children.
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