Programs of the Ubomi Obutsha Centre

Family Focused Program 

After a successful pilot in 2020, the Ubomi Obutsha Centre started the entirely new ‘Family Focused – program’ in 2021. This program pays attention to the entire family and not just the children. The program consists of 12 months of support in basic needs (food packages, etc.) and 5½ months of the ‘family focus life skills’ program where various aspects are covered such as: roles and responsibilities in the house, setting boundaries, budgeting, and so on. Caregivers and children participate in joint family activities as well as their own activities, focused on the same topics, providing moments for conversation and joint reflection.

High-Risk Program

This program works on identifying children who are at a higher risk of a difficult development. The program looks at and coordinates what is needed to expedite a good development of these children. Home visits are made for this purpose. Support in basic needs is also possible where needed

Food Distribution

Due to the Covid pandemic, the center is not structurally open, causing the three-day soup kitchen to be discontinued. As a result, the poorest children miss these 3 hot meals per week. In its place, the center now distributes food packages and food vouchers three days a week, so that these children and their families are still provided with food in a safe manner.