Orphan schools provide education and support to orphans who lack family support and funds for school. They can be public or private and rely on donations. Students have access to education, accommodation, medical care, and may be prepared for placement with new families.
An orphan school is an educational facility that provides education and support to orphans who may lack family support and assistance to pay for school. Some institutions are run as public charities with government funds, while others are private. Orphan private schools rely on support from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and donations from members of the public. Such schools typically require students to complete an application process, and standards for admissions can vary.
At an orphan school, students have access to education that will provide them with the skills they need to pursue a career. Orphans may be economically disadvantaged and may be more likely to live in poverty. Creating educational institutions that focus on orphans and their needs can reduce the chances of them needing public assistance later in life. Students can also become teachers in such schools later in life, using the education provided by them as the building block of success.
Many orphan schools offer accommodation or work in partnership with an organization that houses orphans. Children without parents may be more likely to be homeless in some regions or may rely on charity from family members who may not be able to afford to provide support. Housing typically also comes with food, which is important in combating malnutrition among orphans.
Students in a typical orphan school can access medical care and other support through the school. If the school lacks access to advanced medical facilities, students requiring special care are eligible for private grants and assistance. These students can go to a hospital that will meet their needs for procedures such as HIV/AIDS treatment, cleft lip and palate repair, and other types of medical care. The school can also provide ongoing support to ensure students adhere to treatment regimens.
The goal of an orphan school may be to prepare students for placement with new families. In other cases, they stay with the school until they come of age. Schools with students eligible for foster care and adoption may hold periodic public events to give the public an opportunity to meet the children. Others provide shelter and care on behalf of family members who cannot take in orphans but still want to be able to visit them and play a part in their lives. These institutions may have family visiting days to give orphan school students a chance to see their relatives.
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