Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL

Some of the children who are sponsored by Village families live at the orphan school here in Kishanje.  This week, we had the opportunity to visit the families of three of these children.  All are orphans so at least one parent is passed away, and for most both parents have passed.  During school vacations, the children return to their families - which are often aunts and uncles or grandparents who are still living.  Visiting the child's family gives a great opportunity to learn more about the child and their specific needs.  Plus, it's a huge honor to the family to receive a visit - and a lot of fun for those who do the visiting!

The photos above show pictures of our visit to the home of Costa, Ruben & Bruce.  Also pictured are sponsored children Annah and Oliver.

As you can see, many times, the surviving relative often cares for 6-12 children.  They can barely (if at all) afford the fees required to send their own children to school, let alone send other children they are caring for.  Without a program like Juna Amagara, the orphan children would end up being household slaves without opportunity for education.  Not because the relative is cruel, but simply because all they can afford to do is provide a home and food for the orphan child.  Sponsoring such a child through Juna Amagara provides hope to an orphan who will be incredibly grateful!