"Menino Jesus” is an orphanage for girls in Manhiça, approx. 78km north of Maputo. It is one of the establishments of the catholic diocese of Maputo. The orphanage is managed by the nuns of the congregation of the “Franciscan Sisters Maria Mother of Africa” (Irmãs Franciscanas de Nossa Senhora Mãe de Africa).

 
 
 

The orphanage cares only for girls, most of whom have lost their parents due to HIV/AIDS (some are themselves infected) or other illnesses.

Currently it accommodates 60 girls between the ages of 5 and 18 years. All girls attend school which is very rare in rural areas of the country.

 

Attached to the orphanage is a small agricultural project with a vegetable  and poultry farm that is managed by two of the girls to provide both food and income to the orphanage.

The orphanage is one of the most important institutions in Maputo as it is run by Mozambican employees acquainted with the culture and tradition of the country.

The management of the orphanage intends to enlarge the facilities to take in additional 10 girls. In order to do so a new building needs to be constructed with a dormitory, lounge, kitchen and sanitary areas.

The house will be imbedded into the existing structure of the orphanage. The Capricorn Foundation has decided to finance the construction of this new building.

Pictures: the compound for the new house; the orphanage; the agricultural projects; daily scenes.

 All news and developments on the construction can be found in our Newsletters on the "New & Events" button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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"Menino Jesus"