My dear friend Jenny is preparing to re-visit Uganda, a year after her last time, when she lived and worked at an orphanage. Her arrival back to Canada was extremely exciting for me because I got to hear, first hand, of all her experiences (both inspiring and some were very sad). I was not shocked at all to hear that Jenny came home but began supporting the children at the orphanage. I however, was shocked to hear that she was now providing schooling for all 30 of the children. Once I too returned form my studies overseas, I was very happy to hear that Jenny kept close contact with the orphanage director and to hear that the children were doing well.
"A vision without a plan is a dream, and a plan without a vision is marching in place." - unknown
Jenny has the vision to 1) meet the immediate needs of these 30 loving children at Home Sweet Home orphanage and 2) continue to work towards collaborating with local organization(s) in hopes to prevent child abandonment and orphanhood. Amongst a million-and-one things to get done before take off, we are trying to see if our close friends and family are able to help out with anything from:
- well-wishes (always the best)
- kind and wise words of wisdom
- donations of all kinds:
* money (100% of your donations will go towards funding for the childrens'
medical, schooling, and breakfast program)
* warm fleece sweaters (for children between the ages 2-14 yrs)
* story books
* stationary supplies (for crafts and school)
Jenny and I are also looking for those individuals with a professional background in working with children (health care, social work, education). We are looking to gather simple but useful and effective activities which we can implement with the children at the orphanage while assisting their developmental needs.
Jenny will be the best to contact and let her know that you have read Renata's message on her blog and would like to help.
martin.grad.2008@gmail.com
Thank you for taking the time and reading about Home Sweet Home.
Sincerely,
Jenny and Renata :-)
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