Namakwekwe – an emergency drop-in center during COVID-19

This joint effort was intended to curb the spread of the corona virus among this vulnerable group as well as provide these homeless children with essential needs during the country wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the center , the children are tested for COVID-19, afforded psycho-social care and counseling, furnished with mattresses, food, a hygienic environment , and life skills training.

They also often meet  with  local government ,security officials  and social workers from the different supporting organizations to brief and encourage them to embrace positive change as well and promoting safety during this pandemic period.

See photos …

A child receives psychosocial support at Namakwekwe center
Children being introduced to life sills topics
Some children received some clothes at the center
Children meeting the organizations who are supporting them at Namakwekwe

Children were also tested for Covid 19 at the center and non was found positive

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