A Helping Hand to the Ruhunu Child Care Development Center
As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, this initiative aims to deliver essential medical, hygiene, and nutritional supplies to the Child Care Development Centre (RUHUNU). Controlled by the Southern Provincial Probation and Child Care Services Department, the facility functions as a protective developmental home for young children. There are currently 56 children residing at the center.
Objectives
The project aimed to accomplish the following objectives:
- Facilitate the provision of essential supplies to the Child Care Development Centre
- Improve the health and well-being of children at the Ruhunu Child Care Development Centre by providing essential medical and healthcare supplies.
- Promote improved hygiene and personal well-being among the children by providing essential hygiene and sanitation supplies.
- Support the nutritional needs of the children by providing essential food and nutritional supplies, contributing to their healthy growth and development.
Implementation Methodology
The project team initially reached out to the Ruhunu Child Care Development Centre in order to understand their dire requirements. Following the needs assessments, the team coordinated the required supplied through pharmacies available in the Galle area for easy transportation.
Outcomes
Afi cares was able to meet over 80% of the requirements stated by the Ruhunu Child Care Development Centre, improving access to essential medical, hygiene, and nutritional supplies.
Challenges
The only challenge faced during the execution of this project was procuring items from the exact same brand as requested.