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Exploring Career Choices: An Academic Research Trip for Orphaned Students

Introduction:
The FER Integrated Orphanage School Program recently organized an academic research trip for older children who have reached secondary school level. The theme of the trip was "Choosing a Career," aimed at helping students shape their career choices. The trip took students to nearby markets, business centers, schools, factories, and agriculture farms, including Kaliro Open Market, Kaliro Bakery, Nesta Fuel Station, and NANA Farm Kaliro.

Challenges:
Despite the excitement and enthusiasm, the trip was not without challenges. Students had to walk long distances due to lack of transportation, which was exhausting. Additionally, the children spent the entire day without food, which affected their energy levels. Inclement weather and shortage of funds to support the trip further complicated the situation.

Objectives:
The research trip aimed to expose students to various career options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future. By visiting different markets, business centers, schools, factories, and agriculture farms, students gained hands-on experience and insight into various professions.

Conclusion:
The academic research trip was a valuable experience for the students, despite the challenges faced. However, the school is currently facing difficulties in raising funds to renew the rent contract for the school premises. We appeal to our sponsors and well-wishers to assist us with an equivalent of $300 to add up t
to support the school's operations by renewing of the ren contract. It was initially $500 but have raised $200 And now need $300
Please feel free to support us , we need your help!

Hello everyone; I hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the progress of our school project. We recently had a school management committee meeting to discuss the fate of the project, as our rent contract is expiring in July 2024. We resolved to renew our rent contract until 2025, but we need to raise approximately $500 to do so, unfortunately we are not in a proper financial position.

Additionally, we plan to establish temporary structures on our land to secure our establishment and settlement.
We also invite all our students who have reached the secondary school level to explore the business community and gain valuable life skills and career guidance. Learners were grouped into 10 groups of 5 according to their interests of business: others were taken to a bakery company, cosmetics shop, whole sale shop, banana selling business, chapati business among, garments selling business among others.
I am thrilled to inform you that with the help of sister Monica; we have successfully established a bricks making project earning about $90 per quarter and food farming projects at the school.

These projects have not only generated income but also provided food for the orphanage, supporting our school project.
We recently established a 10,000euculyptus trees forest aimed at establishing a sustainable source of income to the school, FER Ascenders Fellowship Community Kaliro Uganda and Orphanage in the near future.
Thanks to you and sister Monica for these initiatives, we are now able to:
- Generate income to support the school's operations
- Provide food for the children and staff
- Pay workers' wages
We are grateful for your support and encouragement, which has helped us achieve this milestone.
Your contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of our children, and we are forever grateful.
I request you to give a hand with the little you can afford to. We are in a desperate spot!
We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon.
Peace and blessings,

Why it was important to have an orphanage care community and program for the orphas
The challenges faced by orphans in the hands of their guardians in the area include:

1. Lack of emotional support and love
2. Limited access to education and healthcare
3. Poor living conditions and inadequate nutrition
4. Verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
5. Forced labor or exploitation
6. Limited access to resources and opportunities
7. Stigma and discrimination
8. Inadequate legal protection and advocacy
9. Limited access to social services and support networks
10. Trauma and psychological distress

Additionally, orphans in Kaliro may face specific challenges such as:

1. Cultural and traditional practices that prioritize family inheritance over the welfare of the child
2. Limited access to birth certificates and identification documents
3. Inadequate government support and social services
4. High levels of poverty and unemployment among guardians
5. Limited access to quality education and healthcare facilities
6. Cultural and social norms that perpetuate gender inequality and discrimination
7. Limited access to recreational and creative activities
8. Inadequate protection from natural disasters and conflicts

It's important to note that these challenges may vary depending on the specific context and circumstances of each orphan and their guardians.