Veilomani Boys Home in Ba is working with the Social Welfare Ministry and the Ministry of Youth in their efforts to reintegrate youths living on our streets back into their communities.

Home Superintendent Reverend Samuela Delai said they have had talks with two ministries to provide shelter and educate displaced young boys.

“While we have been working with the Social Welfare Ministry in taking in neglected boys we are also hoping to change a few things,” said Mr Delai.

“We take care them of them until they turn 18, but what we have noticed in the past some of them are still in Form 4 or Form 5 before they leave the home. “We want to change that.

“When a child comes to the home we want to ensure that they are able to go through school and are able to complete their secondary education.”

Mr Delai said young boys that find themselves at Veilomani Home were mostly from broken families.

“They come with a lot of pain and have been neglected by the people are the supposed to be looking after them.

“So we try and help them recover from that pain.”

Mr Delai added that the shelter provided a space for boys that had not engaged in criminal activities. “For those that come across the legal system, there is a rehabilitation centre for them too.”

Earlier this year, Government launched a campaign to remove juveniles from the streets.

The initiative was headed by the Youth Ministry with the assistance of the Social Welfare Ministry.