Developmental & Educational Needs 2007
From birth through the teenage years, the provision of age-appropriate developmental and educational tools is crucial to an orphan's future success. Hope's Heart supports endeavors to provide books, school tuitions, and toys to promote stimulation, learning and growth for orphans of all ages. When special needs orphans are unable to attend public school, the creation of a school within the orphanage is a creative solution to bring the opportunity of development in a classroom setting to them. |
Projects
Preparing to Open a New School for Orphans
Our Challenge to YOU!
August 2007- Few of us stop to think of the tremendous impact school attendance has on a child. That impact multiplies substantially in the life of orphans confined to institutional living. Hope's Heart is excited to announce that we have committed to funding the establishment of a school for special needs orphans. Bridging a gap that would remain without intervention, this school will open a door of opportunity for growth, interaction, development, stimulation, and fun. It will bring hope and joy into lives that are often void of it because of the circumstances surrounding their lives. This project will allow special needs orphans, who do not have the opportunity to attend the public school, the gift of their own school inside the orphanage. For children of all ages, this will be the first time they are given a chance at learning.
The school will provide a learning environment which fosters creativity, exploration, confidence, independence, decision making and social development. This program will make a significant impact on the orphans who attend. It will provide an environment where orphans can explore, learn, and develop in many realms of their lives. The funds provided by Hope's Heart will cover classroom supplies and furniture, curriculum, renovation of the classrooms, and teacher training.
Our Challenge to You! We invite you to take a step to unlock the door to a brighter future for some of China's special children. Funding for the establishment of the school has been met. Now we need SPONSORS for 23 children. Sponsorship will gift each child with new horizons of self-identity, self-confidence, motivation, hope, skills and personal development. An annual sponsorship of $240 will express your care and investment in one of their lives. Are you willing to bless a child(ren) in this way? Please contact us at info@HopesHeart.org to express you desire.
September UPDATE- School has begun! Twenty-three kids are stepping foot into a classroom for the first time. Both they and the teachers are excited. Twelve of the children now have sponsors [7 through Hope's Heart]. You, along with a special child, will receive great rewards from your outreach through sponsorship. Please consider sponsoring one of the 11 children who need a sponsor to come along side them. We look forward to hearing from you.
October UPDATE- Two more caring people have responded to the need for school sponsors. Fourteen children are sponsored. NINE more are waiting for your response. Thank you for considering this very worthwhile investment.
Summer Camp Sponsorships
May 2007- A wonderful opportunity opened for the sponsorship of 4 children to attend summer camp. This one week camp is focused on Physical and Occupational Therapy. Individual assessments and attention are given to each one to improve their quality of life, as well as to train their caregivers with techinques to best care for their special needs. Hope's Heart is honored to be a small part of this special week for the children.
June UPDATE- Camp has concluded and the kids had a wonderful time. Great strides were made in promoting their physical development and training of their caregivers. We believe this camp was a tremendous asset to the children and has contributed to the improvement of their lives.
Determined to Work Hard
February 2007- Orphaned children face little hope without someone who comes along side to foster self worth, value, and a future. Shuan and Sheng (8, 13) are thankful for the chance to attend school and know someone cares enough to sponsor their education. These two boys are old enough to realize their futures depend on an education. As a way of expressing their gratefulness, both boys are determined to work very hard to meet the goals set for them.
April UPDATE- We have received a report that both Shuan and Sheng are adjusting well to their new school in just the few weeks they have been attending. We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in their lives.
May UPDATE- Shuan has left the orphanage after being reunited with family.
July UPDATE- Sheng is loved by everyone who knows him. He loves to read and did very, very well on his exams.
October UDPATE- Reports on Sheng are always so upbeat and positive. This young man is doing well and is working hard at his studies and health. He gets along very well with everyone around him.
Three New School Sponsorships
January 2007- Attending school is far more than learning to read and write. It brings with it open doors to develop in a supportive, stimulating environment with fun filled activities. We are honored to provide one year sponsorships to three little girls. Lillie, Tori, and Sydney are each experiencing a new world through their placement in a wonderful preschool setting.
March UPDATE- We have received the news we hope to hear for every orphan. Tori has been matched with her new family, and she will soon join them...forever. Lillie and Sydney continue to benefit from the attention they receive and the time spent in school.
June UPDATE- Joining Lillie and Sydney at school is Kimmie, our newest sponsor child. She smiles a lot and enjoys learning. This little girl will benefit greatly from the exposure she now has in the area of development/education.
October UPDATE- The progress being made through the devotion of their teacher to Lillie, Kimmie and Sydney is so encouraging. All the girls enjoy school and are learning and developing in many cognitive, physical, and language areas. The exposure they have to learning is a blessing to them. Thank you to Hope's Heart supporters who make their school experience possible.
School Sponsorships Continue from 2006
January 2007- School scholarships for nine orphans continue into 2007....5 kindergarten, 3 primary school, and one for adult-life preparation classes. Lo, Ming, Zhi, Fang, Guo, Ji, Gene, Whitney, and Linda each are receiving the gift of an education. These sponsorships present opportunities to the children that most orphans do not receive. In just the short time they have been attending school, each child has grown, not only in knowledge, but in self confidence, social graces, and an understanding that they are valued and valuable. You can read more about each one on the 2006 Developmental & Educational Needs page. We will keep you updated as we receive new reports on each of these children.
 
January UPDATE- We love hearing reports on these special children. This month a smile came to our faces as we received word that Ming has a good appetite and likes junk food. (Don't we all!). We also were blessed with recent pictures of some of the children receiving Christmas presents. Their smiles touch our hearts.
February UPDATE- We are thrilled, once again, to receive the report that one of the children has been adopted. Ming is now with his forever family, and we rejoice with them.
   
April UPDATE- Whitney is making exciting progress in both math and writing skills. She likes to read and is grateful for her new books. Whitney is a diligent student.
July UPDATE- Continuing to do well in school, Whitney is excelling in math and Chinese. Her enjoyment comes from painting, which she does very well.
October UDPATE- We continue to sponsor Fang, Guo, Ji, Gene and Whitney. Each one is developing according to their abilities and finding tremendous benefits from the programs they are in.
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