It has been a long time since I have updated. I have new pictures. Burkina was hit with a devastating flood this month. Many people lost everything they had, which wasn't much. Our watchman lost his home and his wife is pregnant. The government opened up schools to house the homeless and are currently putting up community tents for the people to live in. A letter from our director is below this blog entry.
As for our FOG house, we have 8 girls and 7 babies. We recently lost a child who had kidney failure and could not bring to the US for care, as they will not do transplants. All our girls are learning a trade and are well taken care of.
We do have children who are needing sponsors for school. If you are interested please contact me at: ann@untilallhavehomes.org. It costs $200.00 a year to send a child to school. All our school children are taught English by a private tutor we have hired.
I appreciate your time and help :)
Ann
Dear Family, Friends, Sponsors, and Supporters,
We send you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you so much for all that you do and continue to do for the humble people of Burkina Faso and Africa at large.
As you may have seen on the news Burkina Faso , especially Ouagadougou has been hard hit by heavy rains. Which started on September 1, 2009. Many families are destitute and need HELP! Over 150 000 homes were destroyed and nine lives lost. We have no welfare system. We are doing the best we can to help one another. Our resources are limited. Many that survived lost everything they owned. Some still need shelter, food, clothing and medical attention.
Burkina Faso, formally known as Upper Volta , is moving forward very rapidly. Its people are known to be honest and hard workers. They have paved the way for foreign investors to help build the country. Now the Burkinabes needs training and development that will help “them” and future generations benefit and take-part in this economic growth. The continent of Africa is the cradle of civilization. Every human being has a connection to Africa . It’s time to focus on a new Africa . To build upon the rich heritage and culture that has been ignored by media and is being smothers by the ruble of war, poverty, sickness and disease.
As you know, FOG and UAHH provides social services and training including: Counseling for women and girls in crisis (unwanted pregnancies, spousal abuse and sever poverty); You can make a difference, please sent your tax deductible contribution today to:
Until All Have Homes
1424 Madison Avenue
Piqua, OH 45356
ann@untilallhavehomes.org
For information on corporate donation & grants, please contact Ann Grabeman, our director & founder for Fields of Grace.
Thank you and may the blessings of God overtake you,
While we search the refrigerator for leftover desserts, many search to find a bit of food.
While we choose between the many different beverages on the menu, many long for a drink of clear water.
While we struggle with the latest diet to loose some excess pounds, many lack adequate nutrition to maintain proper weight.
Biba Foadey
