VOICED: Caring for Madagascar's orphans

The video discusses a center in Madagascar that provides a safe and nurturing environment for destitute children, many of whom were previously living on the streets. The center offers education, meals, and a structured environment, helping children adapt to a new way of life. It aims to support them through adolescence until they become financially independent. The center plans to expand its capacity but requires additional funding to do so.

What significant change have the children experienced since moving to the center?

• They have started attending a local school.

• They have been reunited with their families.

• They have been given new toys and games.

• They now have regular meals and a safe place to live.

What are some of the new skills the children have learned at the center?

• Playing musical instruments

• Cooking gourmet meals

• Building computers

• Practicing cleanliness and hygiene

How has the center helped the children think about their future?

• By giving them part-time jobs

• By encouraging them to dream about future careers

• By providing them with career counseling

• By enrolling them in a university

What is the center's long-term plan for the children?

• To support them until they are financially independent

• To relocate them to another country

• To send them back to their families

• To provide them with scholarships for higher education

What does the center need to expand its capacity to 45 children?

• A larger building

• More benefactors for funding

• Additional government support

• More volunteers