Most of the children at the Goducate Children’s Home come from dysfunctional families. They may have been abandoned by parents who have left home to work abroad or for some other reason, or who are abusive. At the home boys outnumber girl primarily because it is the custom for girls to stay at home to learn how to keep house, and then to marry early. Under normal circumstances, boys are expected to be the breadwinner and to help the family should the father die.
The existing boys’ dormitory was intended for 15-18 boys, and it has a small room for the guardian. However, it is housing 23 boys and 5 guardians.
Some Goducate supporters who visited the Home realized the need for more space, and have raised funds for the new dormitory. Construction began 3 months ago, and the aim is to complete the building by December.
