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We currently have 82 orphans in our program.
Seventy-three orphans, who live with extended family members, come from the villages surrounding Esther's House each day for different programs.
Nine orphans live here on campus in a "family-like environment". I actually hate calling our kiddos "orphans" because these sweet ones are family in every sense of the word. They are joyful, intelligent, fun, loving and thriving! We love them all like crazy!
SO, back to sponsorship. As we have lived here for 2 years now (in just a couple weeks!), we have been able to see first hand, how sponsorship impacts these kids' lives in a BIG way. It gives them hope and allows them to dream about their futures! After seeing the sheer difference having a sponsor has in these kids lives, we are passionate about it! We are passionate about finding sponsors for our kids, communicating with sponsors, and fostering the relationship between child/sponsor.
Sponsorship for our kids means:
- school fees are covered
-uniforms are not a worry
- breakfast is always on the table (we are going to be starting daily lunch soon)
- tutoring for school is always available
- skills, like gardening, sewing, etc. are learned
- meals on the weekends are consistent
- soap for washing clothes is handed out weekly
- clothes, shoes, and sleep mats are provided
- school books, pens, and supplies are passed out every school term
- teaching about God and His great love for them happens 3 times weekly
- counseling is always available
- sports teams are offered
- HOPE for the future is given
Sponsorship is more than just providing needs (which is SO important). But, it is also a relationship. Letter writing and communication goes back and forth between child and sponsor. In talking to these kids, they know that they are loved, prayed for and valued by someone on the other side of the world. This knowledge give them confidence that they have worth through the love of God and their sponsor!
One of my favorite things about being on this side of the world is seeing sponsors come to Malawi and get to meet their sponsor child. It is truly the sweetest! They get to visit their child's school, home, and see what they are doing here at Esther's House. The sponsor gets to put their eyes on their sponsor child and see what their monthly investment is doing first hand! The child gets to hug their sponsor and see the tangible evidence of God's love for them. It's a beautiful thing!
As we are transitioning into our double sponsorship model, that allows us to provide even more for the children in our program, we NEED your help!
Want to get in on these awesome blessings of sponsorship? Go HERE to sponsor a community child today!
Want to aid in the lives of one of our residential children? Go HERE to sponsor a residential child.
Another thing that I am so proud of is our widow program! I love that our ministry takes the full meaning of James 1:27 and aids the widows in our area.
I wrote more about our widow ministry HERE
To sponsor a widow in our program, please go HERE.
And, if you have any questions, please leave a comment or contact me (info. above) and I will be happy to answer!
We can all play a part in orphan care. Maybe sponsorship isn't something you are able to do in this season of your life. You can still help! How?
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