Help the Rural Child

Rural Youth Centres are at the heart of what Help the Rural Child is about.

Where little children get food - often their only meal of the day -  stimulation, love and care.

Fresh Organix – a gardening project growing fresh vegetables to improve children’s diets. 

Teaching parenting skills so that babies get loving care in their first years of life. 

After school homework clubs, where children also get a nutritious meal.

Educating pregnant mothers about what to do and not to do during pregnancy especially on the issue of alcohol. 

Recreational and social programmes to build self confidence, communication and life skills.

Don’t underestimate the importance of sport.  Sports facilities for rural children are difficult to come by and yet sport teaches team skills, contributes to good health, unites family and community.