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Giving a voice to the handicapped
It’s one thing to hear Sr. Emma and the other staff members at Chizombezi Deafblind Center talk about the impact their school is having on handicapped Malawian children. It’s quite another to hear it from the students who have gone through the program. One of those students recently had a chance to share her story … Continue reading
One Happy Student
Kamungo is 8 years old and in second grade. He has reason to smile. Two years ago he was found wandering the streets, hungry and dirty. Today he’s attending one of the best schools in that area of Kenya — Freinademetz Primary School, one of our partners. Kamungo and three of his cousins live together … Continue reading
Shipments with Heavenly Value
As I watched the little girl devour the hot meal in front of her, she heaped big spoonfuls of seasoned rice into her little mouth and chewed joyously. She made almost imperceptible “hmmm” sounds as she ate. It was obviously a very enjoyable meal! Imagine my surprise when I discovered this delicious lunch had arrived … Continue reading
Maria
Although leprosy may have been nearly eradicated from Filipino society, its stigma remains. Now referred to by its medical name, Hansen’s Disease, it still affects a group of Filipinos, many of whom live in Tala – a location designated as a ‘leper colony’ in the past. Most of the community is now composed of the … Continue reading
Rescued and Renewed
“I was begging on the streets because there was no food at home,” Edward Ekadeli remembered. He told me the story of his childhood as we sat together beneath the hot African sun. I met Edward last month in Kitale, a city in western Kenya. At the time, I was visiting our Cross Catholic Outreach … Continue reading
Great News in Mozambique
Great news from the field! Reencontro, one of our ministry partners in Mozambique, recently sent us the story of 10-year-old Lidia Parruque. Orphaned by AIDS, Lidia found blessed refuge through Reencontro’s programs. It’s a story I simply must share with you! Lidia’s parents died several years ago, leaving her and her older brother to fend … Continue reading
Happy Homework
Homework time in Maputo, Mozambique. These studious students are all AIDS orphans who weren’t always able to go to school. No parents, no food, no money for books or school clothes. Then our ministry partner, Reencontro, found them, befriended them, made sure they had a place to live, food to eat, clothes to wear—and covered … Continue reading
Hope and Healing Doubled
When I saw the “before” photos of Marco Antonio and Marco Tulio, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I’d seen many cute photos from parents celebrating their twins. This seemed like a nightmarish mirror image of that happy experience. The twin boys had similar agonized expressions, protruding bones and weak limbs. Their skin was stretched tightly … Continue reading
