
In some villages, children are brought in from a broad area to a central boarding school. 200-400 children may live at the school, which can double the village population and strain scarce resources. In such cases, Orphan Voice partners act to help. They install electricity in student "bunkhouses." Or update kitchen equipment so that students can be more easily and better fed.
At other times, Orphan Voice partners invest in village community centers where adult education takes place - usually with a health education focus. Clean water is a critical need. Wells are dug, and water purification systems are installed. Proper and sanitary latrines are built.
