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Padang orphanage struggles after owner dies of COVID-19
Bunda Saiyo Balai Gadang orphanage in Padang, West Sumatra, is facing a financial struggle after its owner died recently of COVID-19.
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Bunda Saiyo Balai Gadang orphanage in Padang, West Sumatra, is struggling to fund itself since the owner died of COVID-19. (Shutterstock/File)
Bunda Saiyo Balai Gadang orphanage in Padang, West Sumatra, is facing a financial struggle after its owner died recently of COVID-19.
The orphanage, which is located in Koto Tangah, has been experiencing operational difficulties after losing the main financial support of its owner, identified only as EJ, who passed away on May 11.
EJ’s wife and children have also tested positive for COVID-19.
The orphanage residents are undergoing quarantine following EJ’s death.
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The orphanage’s caretaker, Nover Indra Yanti, said that Bunda Saiyo Balai Gadang was hoping for help from donors to support their operational costs.
Nover added that the orphanage had received abundant support from the public over the last few days. However, the caretaker had no idea how the orphanage would operate in the future without the owner’s help.
“Our operations have been disrupted for quite a while following the owner’s passing as well as the [current health conditions of] the late owner’s wife and children, who have tested COVID-19 positive.
“Now we are expecting help from those who are willing to be our permanent donors,” Nover said as quoted by kompas.com on Monday. (dpk)
