Some of the widowed mothers and grandmothers who take care of the orphaned children including children with disabilities need direct support for basic needs such as food and clothing for their children.

Pictured on the right is a widow Read more

Widows taking care of vulnerable orphaned grandchildren

There are many widows who are caregivers of orphaned and vulnerable grandchildren (orphans with special needs). This widow (pictured) is a guardian of her grandchildren whose father died and their mother is Read more

“A common consequence of widowhood in traditional societies is the withdrawal of children from school. Girls are likely to be the first affected; they are needed to care for younger siblings while the widowed mother begs or works, or Read more