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ReFAN

Educational support for orphaned children, support for widows and foster parents, and bereavement assistance in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

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About ReFAN

Resilient Foundation Assistance Network (ReFAN) is a refugee-led community-based organization in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi. It helps children who have lost their parents continue their education and receive ongoing care, while supporting widows and foster parents who care for them.

Read ReFAN’s LinkedIn post.

Support available

  • Education: School fees, notebooks, learning materials and encouragement to stay in school for orphaned children.
  • Family support: Support for widows and foster parents caring for orphaned children.
  • Bereavement assistance: Community support for families following a death, helping them maintain dignity.

Who can use this service

Orphaned children, widows and foster parents living in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

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