The challenges we face in Colombia are heart-breaking, many of our children are trapped in poverty, lacking the love of a parent and living in fear of neglect and abuse. But Karen and her excellent team at the Emmanuel Care Centre are motivated to end the cycle of abuse and are always ready to rescue more children from terrible circumstances.
Every day, 230 children eagerly attend the care centre to receive a hot meal, educational support and have a safe place to play. But education alone is not enough to address the devastation of neglect and abuse and so our two psychologists are always at hand to listen, support and guide children as they overcome trauma.
This support is vital. Without it, kids like Lucia and Yerazade would have nowhere to turn. Our sponsors do a wonderful job of helping us to support the children, but, this year, we need your help to raise an additional £70,000 to continue to run the care centre.
A donation of £21 can provide a child with a session of trauma counselling and a donation of £105 can provide group training for parents as we seek to prevent neglect and abuse, protecting children and bringing God’s light into their lives. Please know that whatever you can give will be gratefully received.
Together, we can help Karen and the amazing staff at the Emmanuel Care Centre continue to be champions for each and every one of our kids and bring hope into their lives.