WORLD ORPHANS helps indigenous churches in the developing world to rescue and care for orphaned and abandoned children through prevention & delay programs, family-style residential solutions, transition care strategies, and self-sustainability plans.
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And so here we, working our way through the last day of 2009. Many of us are preparing for the celebrations tonight. Others are thinking about the year ahead, making grand plans and resolving to do or not do certain...
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And so here we, working our way through the last day of 2009. Many of us are preparing for the celebrations tonight. Others are thinking about the year ahead, making grand plans and resolving to do or not do certain...
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It's one of the most amazing gatherings ? the 'Olympics' of outreach conferences. URBANA is held every three years and assembles over 20,000 college students who seek to find out where they might fit in to make a difference in...
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It's one of the most amazing gatherings – the 'Olympics' of outreach conferences. URBANA is held every three years and assembles over 20,000 college students who seek to find out where they might fit in to make a difference in...
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Dear Friend of the Fatherless, With the state of the economy, a lot of ministries have struggled with shortages this year, with many seeing declines of 25% or more in contributions. I'm pleased to report that World Orphans has actually...
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Dear Friend of the Fatherless, With the state of the economy, a lot of ministries have struggled with shortages this year, with many seeing declines of 25% or more in contributions. I'm pleased to report that World Orphans has actually...
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On the eve of celebrating Christ I find myself with mixed emotions. I love that we set aside a special time to celebrate His birth, yet I long to always be in awe of the humble way He came to serve and give His life...
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Dear friends and family Some of you have asked about specific ways you can join us to help an orphan. Here are some specific ways you can join with World Orphans to help a child in need this Christmas. We are excited to see our...
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Dear Friend of the Fatherless, As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we remember that He was born into poverty under 'shameful' circumstances and then immediately fled to Egypt to escape death. As such, Jesus intimately understands the plight of...
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Dear Friend of the Fatherless, As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we remember that He was born into poverty under 'shameful' circumstances and then immediately fled to Egypt to escape death. As such, Jesus intimately understands the plight of...
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GUATEMALA: Shoes for 329 needy children In Guatemala City, many children make a living in the city's vast garbage dumps, picking out items that can be recycled. Working in the dumps is highly dangerous as hazardous wastes and sharp objects...
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EGYPT: Ministering to street children in Cairo Cairo is a very strategic city in the Middle East with very few Christian organizations working there. Through our contact in the region, we have connected with churches who are reaching out to...
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Backpacks for former orphaned children One of World Orphans church partners has built several homes for children around the slums of Hyderabad. These children attend local schools but the church needs help to pay for their backpacks and school supplies....
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MOLDOVA and TURKEY: Anti-Trafficking Campaign With a corrupt government and old Soviet mindsets, Moldova has been dubbed the European capital for human trafficking. Traffickers target vulnerable children - often orphans who have "aged out" of government orphanages - with promises...
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MOLDOVA and TURKEY: Anti-Trafficking Campaign With a corrupt government and old Soviet mindsets, Moldova has been dubbed the European capital for human trafficking. Traffickers target vulnerable children - often orphans who have "aged out" of government orphanages - with promises...
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BURMA: Child soldier rehabilitation fund The use of children as soldiers is rampant throughout Burma (Myanmar) as both rebel and government forces make use of them. Our network partner is working closely with local churches to rehabilitate rescued child soldiers....
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SUDAN: Clothing for former street boys Many in Sudan lack access to basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter. At the World Orphans project in Darfur former street boys are living in church-based homes where they receive so much more...
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SUDAN: Clothing for former street boys Many in Sudan lack access to basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter. At the World Orphans project in Darfur former street boys are living in church-based homes where they receive so much more...
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Here's a version of the Iraq appeal we just sent out to our subscribers . . . Dear Friend of the Fatherless. Iraq. Just the name brings many images to mind – most likely of war, hardship, politics. Words that...
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Here's a version of the Iraq appeal we just sent out to our subscribers . . . CONTRIBUTIONS: To give to this project please view our giving options (link below) and write "IRQ-552" in the online memo field or on...
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Here's a version of the Iraq appeal we just sent out to our subscribers . . . CONTRIBUTIONS: To give to this project please view our giving options (link below) and write "IRQ-552" in the online memo field or on...
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I find this quite profound, and inspiring. Are you a tiger? or a sheep? Are you a romantic? or merely an observer? The History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell - Introduction. Page xxii"The romantic movement, in art, in literature, and in politics, is bound...
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Here are a few more photos of the progress this week on the World Orphans Community Center in Northern Iraq. You can read the Project Profile for this amazing work here. Front of Building (Second story still to be added)...
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What 8217;s on your list this year? I had a hard time coming up with anything I really want (much less anything I really NEED). Take a minute to watch this video and think about it. Then, will you consider giving a gift to someone...
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PROJECT PROFILE: China has over 20 million orphaned and abandoned children. The country's 'one child' policy and preference for male heirs has resulted in many baby girls being abandoned at birth. Many of these girls are shuffled into institutions that...
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PROJECT PROFILE: China has over 20 million orphaned and abandoned children. The country's 'one child' policy and preference for male heirs has resulted in many baby girls being abandoned at birth. Many of these girls are shuffled into institutions that...
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PROJECT PROFILE: Iraq has been torn apart by conflict and strife for decades as Saddam's regime, war, and sectarian violence have all taken their toll. The recent conflict alone has caused around two million Iraqis to be displaced and almost...
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PROJECT PROFILE: Iraq has been torn apart by conflict and strife for decades as Saddam's regime, war, and sectarian violence have all taken their toll. The recent conflict alone has caused around two million Iraqis to be displaced and almost...
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PROJECT PROFILE: Moldova is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in Europe. Many traffickers target orphans (both boys and girls) that are "aging out" of government-run orphanages. Our partners in Moldova have shared stories where corrupt orphanage officials...
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PROJECT PROFILE: Moldova is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in Europe. Many traffickers target orphans (both boys and girls) that are "aging out" of government-run orphanages. Our partners in Moldova have shared stories where corrupt orphanage officials...
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