Bantwana Initiative for AIDS ORPHANS & Vulnerable children

WHAT'S NEW

Bantwana Initiative supports schools in Swaziland
World Education's Bantwana Initiative generated significant press in Swaziland when it gave out funds to schools in the Lubombo region. Bantwana staff presented 10 school directors... Read more

The Bantwana Initiative

The Bantwana Initiative ('children' in Zulu) helps children orphaned and made vulnerable by AIDS access the full range of support and comprehensive care they need to grow into healthy adults.

Orphaned and vulnerable children do best when they are supported and cared for in their own communities, among extended families, friends, and neighbors. Yet available resources are not getting to where they are most needed—to communities where these children live.

By building the skills, resources and networks of local programs already caring for orphaned and vulnerable children, Bantwana offers a different way of thinking, testing, and scaling efforts that will shape the next generation of Africa’s youth.

FEATURE STORY

Go to the Feature story."When I was young, I would pray to God everyday to help me. My friends in school would encourage me, and the teachers would tell me to keep trying, but it has been really hard," says Charles.
Read more