Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tuesday's Child 07/12/2011

I love watching the video interviews with Leadership Development alumni; Richmond WanderaMichelle Tolentino, Tony MoralesJimmy Wambua Hearing them describe in their own words their stories of how Compassion reached out to them and helped break the cycle of poverty never fails to move me. Here are some children/young people who are excelling in school that are waiting for sponsors. Maybe one of them is a future Tony, Michelle, Jimmy or Tony....


Eleni lives with her grandfather and her grandmother. At home, duties include making beds, helping in the kitchen and running errands. Her grandfather is not employed and her grandmother maintains the home.
Running and playing group games are Eleni's favorite activities. In vocational training her performance is above average and she also regularly attends church activities and Vacation Bible School.

Most adults in Kara Kore are unemployed but some work as day laborers and earn the equivalent of $15 per month. This community needs schools, scholastic materials and employment opportunities.


In her home, Geisiane helps by running errands. She lives with her grandfather and her mother. Her grandfather is sometimes employed as a laborer and her mother maintains the home.
For fun, Geisiane enjoys singing, playing house and playing with dolls. She attends Bible class regularly and is in middle school where her performance is above average.
Most adults in Conjunto Prefeito Jose Walter work as carpenters, mechanics or teachers and earn the equivalent of $257 per month. This community needs secondary schools, vocational training and employment opportunities.

In his home, Tailleson helps by carrying water, gathering firewood and buying or selling in the market. He lives with his father and his mother. His father is sometimes employed as a farmer and his mother is sometimes employed as a farmer. There are 3 children in the family.
Playing with cars, singing and playing with marbles are Tailleson's favorite activities. In primary school his performance is above average and he also regularly attends church activities and Bible class.
Most adults in Bainet are unemployed but some work as street venders and earn the equivalent of $43 per month. This community needs proper sanitation, qualified teachers, scholastic materials and employment opportunities.


In his home, Franck-obert helps by making beds. He lives with his father and his mother. His father is sometimes employed as a farmer and his mother maintains the home. There are 4 children in the family.
For fun, Franck-obert enjoys soccer and bicycling. He attends church activities and camp regularly and is in primary school where his performance is above average.
Most adults in Gressier are unemployed but some work as subsistence farmers and earn the equivalent of $52 per month. This community needs schools, vocational training centers and employment opportunities.



Stephany lives with her father and her mother. Her father is employed as a laborer and her mother maintains the home. Stephany works at home running errands. There are 2 children in the family.
For fun, Stephany enjoys playing with dolls and playing ball games. She attends church activities regularly and is in primary school where her performance is above average.
Most adults in Villa Nueva are unemployed but some work in domestic services and earn the equivalent of $68 per month. This community has drinking water and electricity but needs schools, employment opportunities and improved housing.


Rolando lives with his father and his mother. At home, duties include making beds, running errands and cleaning. His father is sometimes employed as a laborer and his mother maintains the home. There are 5 children in the family.
Playing with cars, art and playing ball games are Rolando's favorite activities. In kindergarten his performance is above average and he also regularly attends church activities.
Most adults in Cooperativa Urbanor are unemployed but some work in factories or domestic service and earn the equivalent of $150 per month. This community needs food, clothing, an improved sewer system and sports facilities.


Jose lives with his father and his mother. His father is employed and his mother is employed. Jose works at home running errands and cleaning.
As part of Compassion's ministry, Jose participates in church activities and Bible class. He is also in primary school where his performance is above average. Soccer and art are his favorite activities.
Most adults work in factories and earn the equivalent of $79 per month. 
This community needs vocational training centers, libraries and employment opportunities.







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