Farm Orphan Support Trust
Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in communities on commercial farms and estates are seen to be suffering in several ways: frequently not able to attend primary or secondary schools, experiencing traumatisation and loss of hope, and more vulnerable to HIV infection.
FOST attempts to address these issues by providing financial support for such children at several schools in Manicaland and Mashonaland Central, enabling 200 children (50% girls) to access primary education and at least a further 30 to attend secondary school. The project also aims to enhance the capacity of the schools to provide a suitable learning environment, through teacher training which addresses the problems encountered by vulnerable children.
