Conscientious housemothers care for the orphans but often lack the ability or time to offer hygiene education and emotional support. In order to help orphans succeed on their own, PSBI conducts caregiver training for housemothers and Life Values training for youth before their separation at age 18. Afterward, both caregivers and youth have a deeper understanding of children’s psychosocial and physical needs. Some graduates become peer teachers who express more empathy toward younger children and apply these skills to re-enter their communities as adults.

More than 340 children and 30 caregivers in five facilities receive these benefits.