One of the boys celebrating his birthday lives in a house for orphaned kids who cannot return to their villages.  Typically relatives, if there are any, can’t take them because they already care for more orphans than they can feed, clothe, and house. Or family members may be dead or disappeared.  The village networks for orphan care are strained to capacity.

We support this orphan home.  Its staff strive to integrate the children into the wider community, so some of the children in this photo are neighborhood kids.  A key goal of the far-sighted staff here is that the orphans will feel that this house is truly their home.  When these kids reach adulthood the house will revert to them.

Kids would like their parents to be with them on a birthday, but for these children this cannot be.   The cake, dancing, and games with friends fill the time and the children adjust well enough.  They are grateful.

Your contributions help these children and many others like them.  We appreciate your help greatly.

William Rankin