Frequently Asked Questions

  1. 1. What is National Day of Care?

    National Day of Care is an observance promoted one day in February annually which encourages individuals, churches, and groups to ‘help save Africa” by responding to orphans and AIDS in Africa as well as other national and international crises.

  2. 2. What is the approach?

    a. Promote National Day of Care as an annual observance one day in February.

    b. Prepare participation materials for individuals, churches, and groups, and primarily encourage them to get involved in assisting the over 15 million orphans in Africa.

    c. Provide a list of organizations who are currently responding to this crisis through awareness, orphan care, adoption.

  3. 3. Is National Day of Care a non-profit organization?

    Yes, National Day of Care is a 501(c)3 non profit organization governed by a qualified Board of Directors.

  4. 4. What does National Day of Care do with contributions they receive?

    • Promote the initiative
    • Promote assistance to African orphan projects
    • Promote adoption

  5. 5. Does the National Day of Care encourage financial gifts be given to other organizations who support orphans in Africa?

    Yes! Individuals, churches, and groups may give funds they receive on the National Day of Care to a project they are currently involved with or another one they would like to help.

  6. 6. Why is the initial focus to respond to children in Africa who are orphans due to AIDS?

    AIDS is the greatest crisis in the history of mankind, and is destroying Africa. There are over 15 million children in Africa who are orphans, primarily due to AIDS. They are the most vulnerable victims of the epidemic, and this tragedy is unprecedented.

  7. 7. Does National Day of Care encourage people to respond to other humanitarian crises?

    Yes! National Day of Care recognizes it may be the choice of some to meet other critical needs within this country and around the world.

  8. 8. Is the National Day of Care a day for everyone?

    Yes! It is the desire of National Day of Care for churches to lead the endeavor, but everyone is encouraged to participate.