The aim of this present study was to investigate the socio-economic problems faced by orphaned secondary school girl children in Gutu District of Zimbabwe using the qualitative methodology. The population comprised of all pupils form three secondary schools. A sample of 50 orphaned girls arrived at purposively was used. Data was collected and generated through the use of a questionnaire and an interview. The study revealed that orphaned secondary school girls face a number of socio-economic challenges like failure to get school fees, inadequate food, failure to buy uniforms and being discriminated against. Some of the orphaned girls deal with their problems by engaging in self-help activities such as plating other people’s hair for a fee, digging in neighbour’s gardens and doing laundry for some people. The study recommends that the government’s AIDS Fund generated through monthly deductions from all workers’ salaries should be directed towards the needs of orphaned children in a more holistic and determined manner. The private sector should also be encouraged to channel some of their assistance towards orphaned girls in schools.