The Use of Moringa Oleifera to Enhance Holistic Care for Orphans

Abstract

This text will address why orphanages providing holistic care should grow and implement a Moringa oleifera (Moringa) project onsite. Not only do the leaves of the Moringa tree contain vital nutrition and vitamins which can fight malnutrition when consumed, but growing Moringa on site could be developed as an entrepreneurial endeavor, potentially generating an income for an orphanage, helping it to become self-sustainable and better able to provide holistic care to children. Through the involvement of the children in growing and harvesting Moringa, this agricultural project also offers an educational opportunity, a vocational skills training tool, and a way to build self-esteem and responsibility.