ORPHAN’S PROMISE NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2017
back to school providing an education in Peru by Drew Friedrich, Orphan’s Promise Director of Marketing
BACKPACKS FULL OF HOPE The fall is an exciting time as seasons change and young children, full of hope and promise, prepare for a new school year. Unfortunately, for children living in poverty, excitement is often replaced by shame and embarrassment. These are the kids who don’t have new school shoes or a handsome new uniform. In many cases, they don’t even have the basic supplies they need to attend school. Thanks to our Orphan’s Promise staff and our partners on the ground in Peru, we’re restoring the hope for a new year and eliminating shame and embarrassment by providing backpacks full of school supplies for children in need.
SHAME ALL AROUND Children aren’t the only ones who are impacted by poverty when it comes to school. Many parents double the shame when they cannot provide for their children’s basic needs. Often, these parents will keep children home from school, afraid of the teasing and cruelty the kids may endure when they show up to class without pens, pencils or paper. No child should be denied an opportunity to receive an education because of their family’s financial hardships. Our back-to-school supply outreach is lifting the spirits of parents and their children and generating excitement about the school year to come.
THANKS TO OUR ORPHAN’S PROMISE STAFF AND OUR PARTNERS ON THE GROUND IN PERU, WE’RE RESTORING THE HOPE FOR A NEW YEAR AND ELIMINATING SHAME AND EMBARRASSMENT BY PROVIDING BACKPACKS FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.
HOPES AND DREAMS Children can become so used to the poverty they live in, that they stop dreaming about a brighter future. As they receive the new school supplies and realize they’re being equipped to start dreaming again, the looks on their faces are priceless. One young boy (above) shared the many emotions he felt when told he would be receiving his very own backpack full of everything he’d need to attend school. Look at the joy in his smile!
MORE THAN JUST SCHOOL SUPPLIES The effects of poverty are widespread, and many families—which cannot afford school supplies for their children—struggle to put food on the table, as well. In addition to getting backpacks full of pencils, pens and notebooks, children who attend our outreach programs receive a warm, nutritious meal. For the vast majority, this may be the best meal they’ve eaten in a long time. We want to be sure that we’re helping them grow—not only mentally, but physically and spiritually, as well. Every child receives a Superbook DVD (Superlibro in Spanish), which introduces them to the God of the Bible, and helps them begin to understand God’s Word by providing great takeaways for parents to help their children develop character and integrity.
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’ It’s hard to believe it’s already time for our kids to return to school. Seems like we kicked off summer camps around the world just yesterday, but nevertheless here we are. This year, Orphan’s Promise will educate thousands of children, ensuring that their dreams are not cut short due to a lack of education. As we teach them, we share with them the love and hope we’ve found in Jesus, and hearts are transformed. We are so excited about what God will do this school year in the hearts of kids desperate for a father who knows and loves them. Thank you for supporting Orphan’s Promise. We love you! Blessings, Terry Meeuwsen
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Orphan’s Promise, a children’s ministry of The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., serves orphans and other vulnerable children around the world, taking them from at-risk to thriving through the transforming power of God’s love. CBN is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your contributions to our ministry are tax-deductible.