The African Children's Project and orphans in AfricaThere are an estimated more than 20 million children under the age of 15 who have lost one or both parents to of HIV/AIDS in Africa (UNICEF, 10). These children are usually taken to orphanages placed in certain regions of Africa. Many orphanages are run by Christian organizations and have the underlying message of Christ in their homes. The African Children's Project is one of several orphanages in Africa founded by Christians. Orphanages and children's homes, like the African Children's Project, address the three main needs of orphaned children: physical, emotional and spiritual, which are made possible through financial assistance and donations. The African Children's Project is one of hundreds of orphanages located across Africa, but this one is very special. (NP) The African Children's Project was founded in 2006 in response to the growing AIDS crisis. There are currently three couples on the board; they are Alex and Charity Mbuthia, Samuel and Mary Kiboi, and Jeff and Melanie Freshour. All live around or in Charlotte, North Carolina and they all felt drawn to be part of something much bigger than themselves (NP). The African Children's Project orphanages are now located in Kenya and are run by families who felt led to settle there and make a difference. Orphanages take in children because they have lost one or both parents, most likely to HIV/AIDS. Orphans who have lost both parents are called “double orphans” (UNICEF, 11). In African culture, if a child loses both parents, a grandparent will step in and take care of the child... middle of paper ......is Children's Project one of many orphanages who do this. All of these types of homes make a huge difference, on a daily basis, in the lives of orphans in Africa. Orphanages and children's homes, like The African Children's Project, address the three main needs of orphaned children: physical, emotional and spiritual, which are made possible with the help of funding and donations. Works Cited. No. Internet. March 25, 2014. Sengendo, James and Janet Nambi. “The Psychological Effect of Orphanage: A Study on Orphans in Rakai District.” . Journal on the health transition, nd Web. March 25, 2014. .UNICEF, . “Africa’s orphan generations”. . United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), nd Web. March 25 2014. .