When we met with the Chief in Marialbai in January we began planning a program that would provide for the many children who have lost parents in the civil war. Land was provided and the Chief and Sub-Chiefs started the process of registration so that the children in greatest need would benefit. Shortly after we returned to Australia George Aguer travelled to Marialbai and continued our preparations. They have identified 240 children who have lost both parents, and estimate the number who have lost their fathers to be between 1000 and 2000.
Plans are now underway to provide food, clothing, education and accommodation for those in greatest need. Consideration is being given to how we might provide de facto families to give these young lives the care and nurture they have been robbed of.
George Aguer meeting with war orphans in Marialbai
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