Check out what’s been going on this week at Villages of Hope-Africa…
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Join us this Weekend at Missions Fest Vancouver!
It’s that time of the year again! We will be at Missions Fest Vancouver all weekend (Friday – Sunday). Stop by our booth to grab some #BringingHope cards, inquire about Child Sponsorship, and find out all the exciting ways we are continuing to bring hope to children in need in 2016.
Visit us at Booth T04 (click here for event times and schedule)
VOH Chongwe: Egg Donation
VOH Chongwe was blessed to have one of the biggest egg producers (Ross Quality Chicks) in Zambia make a large donation of eggs to our village this week. They said they recognize the impact VOH is making in changing the lives of children in our community and they want to help. The company donated enough eggs for all of the children to take some home to their families!
VOH Kenya: New Stoves!
At VOH Kenya, we are happy to have 2 new stoves for our feeding program! These stoves are energy efficient, using less than ½ the firewood as the previous ones. They also cook the food in ½ the time! Maize and beans are ready in 2 hours instead of 4+.
The new stoves are safer and easier to use, as they have been properly installed with chimneys that carry the smoke and heat out of the kitchen allowing the kitchen staff to work safely and comfortably in the kitchen. Thank you to our sponsors for providing us with our new stoves.
VOH Kitwe: Graduation Ceremony
VOH Kitwe celebrated the graduation of the 2015 grade 12 students! The guest of honor was former Board of Governor Member, Dr. Adrian Chalwe, who was excited to be a part of the ceremony.All who attended participated in praying a special prayer for the graduates. There was also special acknowledgment of some students who performed exceptionally during the course of the year.We are always mindful this could have never happened in most of these lives had it not been for the VOH sponsors. These students will now go to the next level of empowerment through our Kachimfya youth program right here at VOH Kitwe.
VOH Malawi: Trip to Fun City
One of the highlights of the Christmas break at VOH Malawi was our trip to Fun City amusement park. The entire village joined together at Fun City on New Years Eve to celebrate all that God has done for us in 2015.
All of the children and staff were present for this happy day. Staff and children alike joined in together on the many activities available. Age, whether young or old, didn’t keep anyone from enjoying themselves to the fullest.
The whole day long you couldn’t find a single activity at Fun City without a smiling VOH child adding their joy and laughter to it.
VOH Mongu: Back to School
With the new school year starting, lots of our wonderful sponsors sent gifts to their child here at VOH Mongu community school. Many sponsors sent gifts that are going to help their children succeed in their classes and make their school experience much more enjoyable. The children were so excited to receive backpacks, notebooks, pencils, rulers, crayons, and many more school supplies items. We are so blessed to have such loving, caring sponsors!
VOH Mwanza: Rosie’s Foot
Recently at VOH Mwanza, one of our girls had a small accident. She was playing soccer very enthusiastically and ended up hurting her foot. Although she has to wear a cast for 4 weeks and take it easy when it comes to activities, we are very thankful it wasn’t worse.
Rosie was very brave and we are happy we are able to provide quality healthcare for all of our children. Rosie has kept a smile on her face throughout and is healing very well.
VOH Zimbabwe: New Solar Geysers!
VOH Zimbabwe is blessed with 10 new solar geysers!. These geysers will be a big help at the Village because Zimbabwe struggles with many power cuts. The solar power will also save the Village the expense of costly electrical bills. We are very grateful to our partners who continue to bless us in so many ways.
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