Mental Health
What is a negative impact on the mental health of orphans?
Trauma, Inadequate Living Conditions, Poor quality of care
What percentage of children in foster care experience a chronic medical problem?
33%
Why is there a low enrollment rate in secondary school among orphans?
Cost of secondary schooling, higher orphan prevalence rate in age population, and prioritizing taking care of family
What percent of children enter the foster care system with at least one medical problem?
80%
Which continent has the highest rate of undernutrition?
Asia
What's an example of Childhood Trauma
Abuse, Disasters/Accidents, Family Despair, War, Riot, Killings
What percentage of children under 5 have developmental health issues?
60%
What helps improve the education of orphans?
Extended family fostering, kinship support, government, NGOs, community support interventions, and free primary education
What percent of children in foster care graduate high school?
50%
What does PTE stand for?
Potentially Traumatic Events
Give 1 mental health condition that can result from childhood trauma.
Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Behavioral difficulties
What is one of the 7 food groups needed to maintain adequate nutrition?
Grains, roots, and tubers, Legumes and nuts, Dairy products, Flesh food (meat, fish, or poultry), Eggs, Vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables, Other fruits and vegetables
How many hours do children (who lost 1 or both parents) work a week?
40+ hours
How many times higher is the high school dropout rate for children in foster care than those among other low-income children?
3 times higher
Why does M.E.M.O host awareness nights?
To help raise awareness for certain groups or topics that are not receiving adequate support and care from the community
What is a type of living condition that can affect the mental health of orphans?
Housing (i.e. type, quality, floor level), Crowding, Noise, Institutional Settings (i.e. Urban vs. Rural), Indoor Air Quality
What is a result of undernutrition?
Poor physical growth, Stunted height and weight, Lowered Immunity, Metabolic changes, Irreversible impairment of mental function later in life, Increased risk of death and disease
What can help improve educational access?
Removing school fees, community networking, focus on teaching standards
How many children live in a conflict or disaster zone? (Percentage)
1 in 4 (25%)
What is M.E.M.O's Awareness Night theme?
Care For Kids
What is a quality of care that can give orphans a more mentally nourishing lifestyle?
Food Security, Quality of Caregiving, Access to Healthcare, Quality of Shelter
What affects physical health?
Access to nutritious foods, access to clean water, adequate housing arrangement, air quality and ventilation, waste and vector management
What is the global movement created in 2015 by UNESCO that ensures learning needs and provides educational options for all children, youth, and adults?
Education for All (EFA)
How many children were in foster care in 2013?
641,000
What are some M.E.M.O Programs that aim to help orphans?
HOPE Program-Donation of funds to provide healthcare for orphanages in Vietnam
Scholarships- Helps to give a child school supplies and one year of education