Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world. -Neslon Mandela

The Inspiration

SHAHICA’s orphan program started with a little girl named Kaissa. Kaissa was 9 years old when our team of medical providers saw her, during our 2006 outreach to Foumban. She had been suffering from chronic illnesses since birth. After a medical assessment Kaissa was offered an HIV test and was found to be positive.

Kaissa’s parents died when she was a toddler leaving her under the care of her grandmother, who struggles to care for her medically and financially.The team felt compelled to sponsor Kaissa's school fees and to link her to HIV treatment. 

Left Kaissa in Nov. 2006 Right Kaissa in Jan. 2

Who are the Orphans?

• SHAHICA takes into its care HIV/AIDS and disabled orphans.  

What does the sponsorship include?

• The $100 a year covers one orphan's school fees, school uniform, school supplies, a pair of shoe, and vitamins.

• Profiles of all our orphans are available. If you are interested in sponsoring contact us at Raphia@SHAHICA.org

Can other types of donations be made?

• Yes, sponsors are encouraged to send letters and small packages to their orphans through the team traveling to Foumban each year.
• In addition, SHAHICA may organize different collection drives for the orphans throughout the year to which donations are welcome. Contact us at Raphia@SHAHICA.org for more information.   

Our Orphans with their caregivers