Have you ever wondered …
Have you ever wondered in what way a sponsorship could make a difference in the life of a sponsored child in Ukraine?
… with your monthly support of R160.00p.m. we are able to minister to these institutionalised children in the following ways:
Material - Health and Nutrition - Christian Ministry - Emotional Support - Bible Correspondence Course - Urgent Needs Each of these projects covers the basic material, educational, emotional and spiritual needs (S.E.E.M.) of the children and are supervised by our coordinators throughout the year: Health and Nutrition: Food: The government subsidy given to the children’s homes for food is totally inadequate. In the CRI program, supplemental items such as canned meat, milk powder, baby food, rice, vegetables, flour, sugar, pasta and soup mix are provided. Hygiene goods: There is a great need for toiletries and cleaning agents in these homes. Items such as detergent, disinfectant, tooth brushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and sanitary napkins are distributed through the CRI program. Medicines: During the monthly Home visits, the coordinators take with a variety of medicines. These are essential for the treatment of intestinal worms and infections … multivitamins are also provided. Eyeglasses: These are provided free of charge to all children living in a CRI-sponsored homes where required. Clothes: New and used clothing and shoes are provided for the children whenever possible. Christian Ministry: Ministry to children in CRI homes and Christian Input classes: Christian Input Coordinators work with local churches to ensure that Christian teaching takes place in all institutions. Volunteers from local churches visit the children’s homes on a regular basis to befriend the children and to share Biblical truths and Christian songs. These activities are made available for all children who choose to participate. Distribution of Bibles: Children’s Bibles are offered to children between the ages of 7 and 12 years, and Bibles to children between the ages of 12 and 20 years. Emotional Support: Visits: All CRI homes are visited regularly by the local CRI coordinators. During these visits the CRI coordinators take time to visit the staff as well as the children. The children are offered basic counselling and support facilities. Birthday Parties: In the children’s homes birthday parties are planned for the children. These parties are coordinated by the home Director and the CRI coordinator. Special treats such as cake, cupcakes or sweets are supplied as part of the party where special activities are also planned. Whenever possible, the birthday child receives a special gift. Christmas and Passover: Christmas and Passover parties are planned together with the Home Directors, coordinators and staffs. Here the Children are taught about the meaning and significance of Christmas and Passover. These parties provide a positive experience for the children. Bible Correspondence Courses: All sponsored CRI children are offered the opportunity to participate in a Bible Correspondence Courses. We presently have over 7000 participants in these courses. Urgent Needs: The CRI homes have different urgent needs that we respond to, either through Special projects, Gifts in Kind (GIK) or through available funds designated for urgent needs purchases.
