Every child received a brand new pair of shoes!

Monday, 25 February 2019

Every child in our care received a brand new pair of shoes, all thanks our amazing supporters who kindly gave to our Shoe Appeal for Christmas 2018.

The generosity of our supporters helped spread joy throughout our projects around the world. Shouts of delight and beaming smiles were seen from Burma to Ethiopia to Colombia as every child snuggled their feet into comfortable, supportive shoes. These new shoes are a vital part of our care and we are proud that together we have been able to provide our kids with protection from disease and infection.

Take a look at the happy faces of our kids and read their wonderful words expressing their joy and gratitude for their new shoes.

“With my shoes I will proudly walk. Thank you. This is a big day for me. I will never forget.” Zang Hau Lian, age 11, Burma

80 parents receive safeguarding training

Our care centre ran a safeguarding training day where 80 parents attended. The training had a focus on how to report a case of abuse to the authorities as often the stigma from sexual abuse means that parents are too scared to report it. Parents are now equipped to challenge child abuse and take action and our staff are as committed as ever to see long-term transformation in the community.

Safety and hope for the most vulnerable

Rinu and Dev’s story began in the remote Khairang area of Nepal. After their mother abandoned them and losing their father to alcoholism, Rinu found herself caring for Dev alone, frightened and selling alcohol to get by. They were vulnerable, so we welcomed them into our care motivated to follow Jesus’ example to care for the most at risk in society.