A center for orphans and vulnerable children was officially opened by the Hope of the World organization at Sekamaneng on the 15th January, 2007. Hope of the World is an organization under the auspices of Assemblies of God Church. It was established in 1998 with the objective of caring and supporting HIV/AIDS infected children with counseling and assisting chronically sick people through home based care programs.

Hope of the World director Pastor Joseph Thamae said the center will accommodate 20 orphans aged between one and half years and six years from Sekamaneng who were identified with the assistance of the chief and HIV/AIDS support groups.

The Pastor said the children will not stay at the center but will stay with their guardians so that they can experience family life and receive love and care from their guardians.

One of the guardians Mrs.'Mamohlakoana Kapa said the establishment of the center came at the right time when there is high number of orphans and vulnerable children in the country as a result of HIV/AIDS pandemic. She expressed gratitude to the Hope of the World as it was difficult to get food for the children. The chief of Sekamaneng Mr. Maqholo Sello appealed to the beneficiaries of the center to keep it in good condition as more children will benefit from it.
 

Source: LENA