Embrace A Child
The first time I visited Uganda I lost my heart to the precious children I met. After spending a month it was time for me to return home. I asked about 60 orphan girls attending Dorcus Vocational School a question . . . “If I could do anything for you what would it be?” I was not prepared for the answer . . . “We just want someone to know our name. Do you think you could have American students write to us.” The #1 thing the orphans we serve ask for, is that someone just know their name!! Imagine being 13 years old and not having someone love you!
We invite you to Embrace a Child and offer them a chance for life! It only costs $100 a month to cover all their expenses!!! Housing, food, school fees, school uniforms, supplies, transportation (think how much we spend per month for our children)! These are bright young people who can make a HUGE difference in their country with a good education. These are children for whom boarding school is a choice that can literally save their lives.
All of our Embrace Uganda scholarship students are required to do community service as part of their scholarship award. Grades are reviewed at the end of each term and our on-the-ground partners help students who are struggling.
Your family can work together or partner with another family to raise the funds, but just as important you can pray for your student, write letters, and send small care packages. Think of it as a “different kind of adoption”. There are three donation options . . . The cost difference is what we save on PayPal and wiring fees. Once you "adopt" a child we will send you more information about how to stay in touch as well as send you updates.
Please will you Embrace a Child today . . .
Blessings, Paige Hamp