August Update

"We are one world and these children are our children. Their fate is our fate,
each of us can make a difference.  Everyone can help to save lives."
--Archbishop Desmond Tutu

It always amazes me to stop and think how much can be done with so little.  Most children around the world don't have lots of true needs.  However, the children we serve have great needs but frequently only dream of having those needs met.  Their dreams are of food, just enough to not be hungry.  Their dreams are of having a place to sleep that is warm and safe.  Their dreams are of the things in life we take for granted; things which are so basic it's hard to imagine there are millions of children who don't have them.  It's my dream to make a difference for these children one precious child at a time.

The last couple of months have been busy not only continuing with projects that are underway, but also in laying the groundwork for new projects.  In China, we have continued to work diligently to complete the Hands of Hope project.  We have had a couple of setbacks, which have not allowed construction to begin yet, but we are working to secure the remaining approvals we need to begin construction.  We are happy China has hired someone to begin administration of the Orphan Relief Fund, and we continue to have the full support of the Orphan Relief Fund for construction of Hands of Hope.  Hopefully, we will be able to resolve the remaining issues quickly and begin construction.

We have continued to support nutrition and education programs in China.  Several hundred dollars were sent over the last couple of months.  These programs are essential to continue supplementing what the orphanages are able to afford.  We also felt privileged to be able to fund the development of a physical therapy room in the QuJiang orphanage in the Guangdong province.  Even where basic nutrition needs are met, the children who need physical therapy usually have this need unmet.  Project Tigger continues to be successful.  Many thanks to the groups who have donated for their specific orphanages.  We will be ordering 300 to 500 bouncers soon, and they will go to at least 15 different orphanages.  If you would like to help us extend the reach of Project Tigger please consider a donation or organize your orphanage group to send bouncers.

The blanket program continues to be strong.  In the past couple of months we have supplied blankets to orphanages in India, kenya, and to children with AIDS in Uganda.  We continually receive pictures back from the orphanages of the children who are extremely thankful and happy to have their new blanket.  In some cases, this blanket becomes their bed.  As we begin to approach the fall, think about a new stadium blanket  in your favorite teams colors.  Keep warm in the stands as you cheer them on, and help an orphan stay warm at the same time.

So much has been happening with the Africa programs recently.  We have been able to complete a second chicken program so these children will not go hungry.  We are also beginning to lay the ground work for three more programs.  It is so exciting to see these programs as they help the orphanages and schools be more self-sufficient in feeding the children and having the ability to generate income to provide for basic needs.  Read about this program and what can be accomplished.  We are grateful for the establishment of Jael's promise.  It has already begun to help children receive the medical care that they need, but as always there are more children in need than there are funds available.  This is an area where less than $10 can save a life.

Schools in extremely poor areas of Africa tend to be poorly constructed.  Often times they are nothing more than poles and sheet metal put together to make a shelter.  These structures can and have in the past collapsed and caused children to be injured.  We have been working with the Galilee School to help with the construction of a new building.  The plan is for a two story building that will have multiple classrooms.  The building is being built to code in Kenya so that will be safe.  We are working to complete the first floor right now, but do not have the complete funds to finish the project.  Currently, Galilee serves over 650 students, but is extremely overcrowded with no room to expand.  For less than $2000 we can complete the first floor in time for school to begin in February of next year.  Completion of this building will also allow us to work towards a computer lab.  The children will then learn computer skills needed get higher paying jobs and break the cycle of poverty that they come from.  Please take a moment to look at the progress that has been made and consider a small gift to help us continue construction.

I believe Bishop Tutu was right when he said each of us can make a difference.  So many times we look at problems around the world and they seem to monumental to overcome.  But when approached one piece at a time, the tasks are less daunting and progress can be made.  Each of us truly can make a difference and for so little.  If everyone reading this letter could find a way to send $5, the school in Nairobi could be completed, another chicken program could be started, and more babies could be bouncing in China.  Changing lives doesn't take huge and heroic measures, just a small effort from all of us.  How would you like to make a difference?

Kari
co-founder Angel Covers


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