Understanding the importance of physical touch and individual attention, Hope's Heart supports programs that promote caregiving in an environment of loving interaction with the children. A primary project area of caregiving is through auntie/nanny programs. Through these programs Chinese ladies, some retired teachers and nurses, aid the orphanage staff. Their ongoing care and special attention contributes greatly to the physical, emotional, and mental development of the orphans.
Projects Hugging Granny
October 2005 - Hope's Heart has begun supporting a 'hugging granny' who gives of her time and talents to serve the children in an orphanage in southeast China. As a doctor, this woman is offering her medical skills to assist with the needs of the children and to be a caregiver to those that are sick or have special needs.
Two New Ayis (Nannies)
February 2005- Every child has a need to be held, hugged, and touched both as a way of knowing they are loved and as a means of proper physical development. Unfortunately, due to the high ratio of children to caregivers in some orphanages, these precious children are limited in the regular physical contact that they need and want. Those children with physical challenges may require even a greater degree of care. Hope's Heart is providing extra sets of helping hands and arms of love by supporting two aunties in southeast China who work alongside the orphanage staff. These ayis (aunties) were specially chosen by the orphanage doctor and give of themselves to provide the best possible care to the babies and children. They are making a difference. June 2005 Update- Hope's Heart is dedicated to funding programs that assist in increasing the caregiver to child ratio in Chinese orphanages. Hope's Heart has been providing support for two aunties at an orphanage in southeast China since February. Below are some updated pictures of the aunties faithfully serving the precious children in this orphanage.
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