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VISIT TO ZION RESTORATION ORPHANAGE BY
FREE HELP HELP HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION (FHHO)

Introduction
In the month of November 2024 a team from Free Help Help Humanitarian Organization (FHHO) visited Zion Restoration Orphanage, a residential care facility for orphaned and vulnerable children in Bilongue-Douala. The purpose of the visit was to offer nutritional assistance and psychosocial support to the children and staff.

Background
Zion Restoration Orphanage provides care and support to over 50 children, aged 1day-13 years who have been orphaned or abandoned due to various circumstances, including poverty, HIV/AIDS, and conflict. The orphanage relies on donations and support from organizations like Free Help Humanitarian Organization (FHHO) to provide basic necessities, including food, shelter, and education.

Objectives
The objectives of the visit were:

1. To provide nutritional assistance to the children through the donation of food items and nutritional supplements.
2. To offer psychosocial support to the children and staff through counseling, play therapy, and educational activities. In her welcome speech, the coordinator of the Orphanage (Madam Munde Monica Nfor) thanked Free Help Humanitarian Organization’s team for taking time off their busy schedule to come visit them, share and be with the kids. She told the Organization through the National Coordinator to keep up such a spirit for the children needed such visits and assistance always inorder not to feel abandoned.
   In response, the National Coordinator (Mr. Isaac Tari Fombe) thanked the Coordinator of the Orphanage for sacrificing her all to take care of the orphans to see that they have equal opportunities like other children. He promised the children that Free Help Humanitarian Organization will do all through its partners, stakeholders and well wishes to canvas for more assistance for them. He told the children to be obedient and believe in themselves always and not to feel abandoned.

Activities
During the visit, the team from Free Help Humanitarian Organization engaged in the following activities:

1. Food donation: The team donated food items, including rice, beans, maize meal, and canned goods, to support the orphanage’s feeding program.
2. Nutritional supplements: The team provided nutritional supplements, including vitamins and minerals, to support the children’s health and well-being.
3. Counseling sessions: The team conducted counseling sessions with the children and staff to provide emotional support and address any psychosocial concerns.
4. Play therapy: The team engaged the children in play therapy activities, including games, arts, and crafts, to promote their emotional and psychological well-being.
5. Educational activities: The team conducted educational activities, including health talks and workshops, to promote the children’s knowledge and skills.

Impact
The visit had a positive impact on the children and staff at Zion Restoration Orphanage. The nutritional assistance provided will support the children’s health and well-being, while the psychosocial support will help to address their emotional and psychological needs.

Recommendations
Based on the visit, the following recommendations were made:

1. Regular visits: Regular visits by Free Help Humanitarian Organization (FHHO) to provide ongoing support and assistance.
2. Capacity building: Capacity-building training for the orphanage staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in caring for the children.
3. Resource mobilization: Resource mobilization efforts to support the orphanage’s programs and activities.

Conclusion
The visit to Zion Restoration Orphanage by Free Help Humanitarian Organization (FHHO) was a success, providing much-needed nutritional assistance and psychosocial support to the children and staff. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the orphanage to support the well-being and development of the children.