Action Change (Formally GVI Trust) Funding Birth Certificates for Children in Africa

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    We aim to provide birth certificates to children, especially orphans, who lack identification. Any young person without the means of providing themselves with identification will benefit from this project

  • Number of beneficiaries - 1500

    We are in the process of providing certificates to 450 girls

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Imagine not having access to education, healthcare or any basic services just because you don't have a birth certificate. A seemingly avoidable problem but unfortunately it is an issue that is rife in Zimbabwe, particularly amongst the rural communities and orphans. The results are that children cannot study further due to lack of education, preventing them from gaining employment and breaking the cycle of poverty. We work to break this cycle by providing identification to these children.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

The total and annual beneficiaries depend on funding

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£5,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2020 Onwards

Activity goals

We wish to provide birth certificates to children in Zimbabwe

Through the provision of identification, we will allow children to access healthcare

We will help children access education, helping to break the cycle of poverty in Zimbabwe

Activity Actions

  • Transport and assistance with the registration process so they may receive birth certificates

  • Hosting healthcare workshops for mothers and children

  • We have also provided teacher training to assist with the quality of education at the local school

  • Food parcels and sanitation relief during the COVID-19 pandemic

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Zimbabwe

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We work closely with our partners on the ground who provide impact reporting and regular updates