New Project Maravilla Elementary School Philippines

Ian Horton, our representative with Maravilla Elemenary School writes" The children of today are the future of tomorrow and every child deserves to get at least the chance to a decent education to achieve their role in life. By trying to give the school some sort of income to cover basic needs this will help the whole community. The parents have only a few pesos in their pockets a few times a year when the rice is harvested. The people are all very excited about the news of the donation by Give Children Hope. When my wife phoned the principal to tell her she cried. I cannot express in words to thank you and your organization for your generosity. You will be hearing from the teachers and pupils of Maravilla Elementary School soon!"

Donations to Give Children Hope

http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/94-2420709/give-children-hope.aspx

Update Manila

"We are all very grateful for the help you have shared with us. I know that you celebrate Presidents Day every third Monday of February. We do not know exactly what you do on Presidents Day but if it is commemorating your Presidents we celebrate with you. Your country has been our country's best friend and we honor your leaders as we learn about them in school. We hope you will have a sweet Valentines day with all your loved ones. The Sponsored children are growing to be very good children. They love their families alot and they care for their siblings. They are doing well in school and are keeping their grades high." Kristina Sunico writing from Metro Manila, Philippines Give Children Hope

News from the Philippines

We received a letter from Kristina Sunico our Manilla director
"Flood is always a part of the rainy season here, it would enter the house, it would wet things inside the house, and it would be knee high , those are just normal things...but this time is a very different one. No one thought of how extreme the situation would be. The flood came up in just a matter of minutes. up to the neck until it covered the whole bungalo....to the roof and eventually covering the entire village. This description is no exaggeration. We witnessed it all with our own eyes. People screaming babies crying, cars and appliances are floating and flying like toys ...trees smashing it was like what we see in the movies. It has been really devestating. But there are many things we are thankfull for. We are greatful that we are alive. There is alot of damage to our homes but those things dont matter when we have our lives and families. The sponsored children of Give Children Hope are in a better condition. Our testimony of Gods love and faith in His power was so much strengthened ....in spite of the devestation ..there are many reasons to smile. Kristina Sunico

Helping Poor Families in Brazil

Our Brazilian Coordinator is shown delivering food baskets to poor families in the Porto Alegre area of Brazil in July 2009.

PHILIPPINE NEWS

Mary Jane Paza a sponsored child in the Camarines Sur Area writes: We children in the Philippines are so much grateful for the benefits we received for being member of this wonderful program. I am now in my last year of high school. I study hard to have a good future. The food we eat, the expenses at school and other matters pertaining to our way of life...it helps alot in the financial burden of our parents. Again my thanks and i will always pray for the best you have in life...God bless you all!!!!