Where to begin?

We have been SOO impressed with the work that Compassion is doing through these two amazing local churches. The love these pastors, workers, teachers, have for these children is so quickly evident. As we walked through the neighborhoods in both projects kids were hugging the project managers and workers all along the routes!! Both churches are ministering to their areas in phenomenal ways. Don’t ever think that by sponsoring a child you are only helping that child. Both churches that run these two projects have a passion to reach into their communities, share the love and hope of Christ and bring very practical help to the families. They talk a lot about changing the children’s perspective because for so many poor children/families poverty is all they know and all they think. So these projects both work to give the children/families a new perspective of what their future can be. They also want the children to learn trades, computer skills - even English, so that they can be released from the poverty cycle.

As we sat at around a table at project 268 today, we were all overwhelmed with what an incredible thing these people are doing. They have a fabulous cement building that has been painted so brightly for the children. They have three simple cement rooms, but they have created a great joyful atmosphere for these children. I really don’t know how to describe things to you, except to say we all came away with such confidence re what the project is doing - it’s vision to keep growing and reaching more children from this extremely poor community. If you have ever doubted if a dollar a day can make a difference - be assured it makes an immeasurable difference in entire communities!!

Julie