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Uganda has an orphan crisis with over 2.5 million orphans. An orphaned child is often alone in an adult world. The effects of a child becoming an orphan are terrible and include:Improper nutrition-orphans often do not have the means to properly feed themselves.Lack of shelter-many of these children live homeless in the streets or with other family members that do not provide adequately for them.Poor education-in most cases, education is sacrificed first. Without a proper education, there is little hope to improve their lot in life.Lack of health care-simple food and shelter needs come first, and often orphans are rarely concerned with their own heath. Their living conditions and daily activities are highly dangerous to their health.Child labor-Some orphans look for a job to escape their dire situations. All too often, they are exploited through all kinds of degrading and dangerous work. The International Labour Organization reports that more orphans work in commercial agriculture, as street vendors and housekeepers, and in the sex industry, than other children.www.goodcarechildrenministry.org for details on how to support our charity