To assist orphaned children in acquiring the necessary skills to live independently within their community. In addition, we strive to help these children establish a growing relationship with our Heavenly Father and realize their God given talents and abilities.
One hundred orphans, nine challenges, and lots of candy; what better way to spend an afternoon during fall brake! The children, young and old, had lots of fun running around from one challenge to another, trying to win as many pieces of candy as possible.
This fall, we started a mentoring group having in mind the older girls who are already finished with school and close to the next step—independent living or already in the midst of this process.
The group gives them a safe place to come with their daily struggles, a place where they feel accepted,can share about life, and receive guidance and encouragement! One of the girls will have twins in a few months, so her struggles have to do with finding a safe place to stay and prepare for the arrival of her baby girls. Please keep these beautiful young women close to your hearts and in your prayers!
Imola is the first to graduate high school and get into university from her generation. We are so proud of her. This October, she started her second year of college. She loves the school and the town she is in and this year, she was able to get herself a part-time job working at a local bakery. Imola is doing really well, and even though this year is much harder for her, she said she will do whatever it takes to get her diploma. We are so proud of her!
Every year, the homes from Sancrai organize an open gate day where they invited local officials, friends, and family of the children to be part of a day from the lives of the orphans. The orphans work hard to prepare for this special day. The older children prepared a beautiful gypsy dance celebrating their origins.
It was such a blast to see the children—young and old— perform and have fun on their special day! Open Gates Day also meant that we all got to visit each of the 11 homes, have lunch, and chat with the families! We got to see what a day looks like in the homes! The children were so sweet inviting everybody to their home and being perfect hosts, offering cold beverages and food to those who came to visit.
