Deaf children and adults have the same need for support and counselling as hearing people, but rarely get the help they need due to communication challenges.
Read MoreAfter a gruelling journey by taxi, 3 airplanes, a speed boat and final drive to the project, we were more than ready to arrive and sleep. Our accommodation was much bigger than expected, and there was a toilet (flushable via bucket) which both Michael and I were certainly grateful for later in the week.
Read MoreI am delighted to announce that Natasha has passed all 11 subjects of her O Level (Zimsec) exams with 4 As, 6 Bs and a C. (These are equivalent to the UK GCSE exams.)
Read MoreOur school took part in the Keep a Child Warm Challenge on Wednesday last week.
Read MoreViolet is a young girl who lives in very difficult circumstances. The family is growing and Violet is the eldest of her mother’s three children.
Read MoreSenior was orphaned whilst still in primary school and through Amatelaz found a place where he received love, care and opportunity.
Read MoreAre you up for the challenge? The question posed to the nation through the platform of social media.
Read MoreIt was a delight to see Maxwell last week and celebrate the successful completion of his first year at Teacher Training College. His third term placement was out of town in the rural areas however this term he is working at a school in Sakubva, near to where he lives.
Read MoreWe were delighted to receive another update from Nepal last week. This story is of Santos and his little family.
Read MoreI had the privilege of visiting Peter’s Hair Salon whilst visiting Zimbabwe last week. Peter, Daniel and Nomsa were orphaned 12 years ago.
Read MoreWe wanted to send you a quick update from us, here in Jamaica.
Read MoreOver 5 years ago we asked our partners in Nabigyo, Uganda, how we could help to impact their community. The answer came back – Community Toilets. Pencott Valley Primary School is our main focus in this area.
Read MorePencott School, a familiar sight for most of us here on the Operation Orphan Team.
Read MorePhilip and his wife Margaret never seem to be satisfied by how they are helping the community of Nabigyo.
Read MoreDuring our trip to Uganda we had the joy of spending a couple of days with the children at the school.
Read MoreThese pictures have brought me to tears this morning.
Read MoreWe have been eagerly following the progress of the building work in Sierra Leone.
Read MoreI’ve just returned from my 3 week trip to Dominica. There is lots to be done to get the country back on it’s feet after the tropical storm Erika.
Read MoreYears ago my school gave coats to Keep a Child Warm and every year since I’ve always wondered what it would be like to meet the children in person.
Read More“Great things flourish when they start with a good idea.” Quote at the side of the stage of one of the schools we distributed at.
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