"Our children were harmed in relationship and they will experience healing through nurturing relationships."

-Dr. Karyn Purvis


In Zimbabwe:

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Estimated 1.5 million orphans

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Only 3,900 placed in orphanages

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82.7% of children aged 6-23 months old are malnourished

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Less than 15 adoptions completed on average each year

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At least 6 times more costly to care for children in an institution than in a family

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#1 predictor of a child’s success is a relationship with a caring adult

























Tapiwa Mugadza

Singing Waiting For You, a song he wrote about his parents. The video was shot at St. Joseph’s Home For Boys, the Zimbabwean orphanage Taps grew up in. Through his friendship with Regina and Nyasha and by sharing his life experiences, Taps had a massive impact on the work Refuge: Zimbabwe does.


"Like a child at war I'm so scared and I'm running for cover. Cause you left me unsure with the weight of the world on my shoulders. Why did you leave when I needed you here?"