Greetings! your faithful prayers and support have helped the children and families we serve stay optimistic during a difficult time. Because of you, children continue to learn during the COVID-19 school closures, desperate families have received food assistance, and communities have been educated and provided with critical hygiene supplies. Thank you, and may God bless you and yours!
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CRC distributes solar radios to students
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As part of their COVID response, the CRC is providing students with solar powered radios, so they can participate in government sponsored educational radio broadcasts during school closures. While the developed world has shifted to online learning during the pandemic, this is not an option for the vast majority of Sierra Leoneans, and certainly not for families served by the CRC, who are among the most vulnerable in the nation. By providing solar powered radios, even those whose homes lack electricity can listen to the daily broadcasts.
This is especially critical for students who are slated to take promotional exams to advance to the next level of their education, and these students are receiving the radios first. The students also receive face masks and time tables for the radio programs.
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Bishop Yambasu, CRC founder, helped the CRC staff distribute solar radios to students for home study during school closures.
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A microfinance success story: "This is how my children and I are surviving"
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When her husband died, it became very difficult for Fatmata to provide for her children, Rashidatu, Ibrahim and Junisa. The CRC came to her aid and made it possible for her to keep the children in school. Fatmata attended the CRC's microfinance training, and upon graduation received a small loan to start a sewing business. With the skills she learned from the program, Fatmata was able to pay back her loan and buy materials to help grow her business. She now sells material to other tailors and mentors CRC families who are new to microfinance.
"This is how my children and I are surviving," Fatmata says, proudly displaying a beautiful blouse she created. "We will always be grateful to the CRC and the sponsors. I will never forget the impact they are making in my children's lives."
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This year, the Child Reintegration Centre celebrates 20 years of providing a brighter future to vulnerable children in Sierra Leone, breaking the cycle of poverty and stabilizing families. Please join us to commemorate the ground-breaking work of the CRC with your gift of $20 or more, which will be used to rescue street children and provide family-strengthening skills.
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS IN SIERRA LEONE
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Mercy distributes hygiene supplies to villages
Mercy Hospital continued distribution of Veronica buckets for handwashing stations, as well as other hygiene supplies, to villages in the catchment areas served by mobile outreach.
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Emergency c-section saves mother and baby
Mariama aged 24 came to the hospital in labor. An ultrasound revealed a large baby and inadequate pelvis, requiring a c-section. Dr. Aruna Stevens and SHO Lawrence Kargbo performed an emergency caesarian section and Mariama delivered a healthy...
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Attachment theory training held for newly enrolled parents
The CRC counseling department held a one day Attachment Theory Training for newly reintegrated families, to help them learn strategies for caring for their vulnerable children who have been rescued from the street.
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THE GOLF TOURNAMENT IS ON!
Every year since 2001, we’ve held our epic golf tournament to support the
Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital
in Sierra Leone. This year, we hope to pass a cumulative
$1,000,000
raised for vulnerable children and families
with the best tournament ever!
NEW LOCATION:
This year, the tournament will be held at beautiful
Westfields Golf Club
in Clifton, Virginia, centrally located and close to Routes 28 and 66.
KEEPING OUR TRADITIONS:
We'll have a spirited team competition to win trophies, lively on-course games, great raffle prizes, and a bounteous banquet.
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT:
We are working closely with the golf course to insure that everyone will have an enjoyable day.
Whether you’re a veteran sponsor or this is your first time participating, the golf tournament promises to be a memorable day of fun and fellowship. Join us for
“
A Day of Fun for a Lifetime of Hope
”
and help us pass $1,000,000 raised to help vulnerable children and families in Sierra Leone!
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2020 MISSION TRAVEL & VIRTUAL MISSIONS
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At this time, travel to Sierra Leone is restricted, but in the meantime HCW is developing "virtual missions" so you can offer your skills without leaving the country. Possible opportunities:
- Assisting with medical expertise and training
- Virtual teacher or case manager collaboration
- Data collection
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You can make a difference - CFC pledges reopen till June 30, make your pledge
today
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The Combined Federal Campaign has opened a special campaign to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are able, this is your opportunity to do a little more to support the Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital in their mission to help vulnerable children and families in Sierra Leone.
Click on the link below and enter "Helping Children Worldwide" or CFC
#44370 to make your pledge.
Act now, the deadline is June 30, 2020!
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Have you considered helping a vulnerable child or family through sponsorship?
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COVID-19 has caused an economic crisis in Sierra Leone, accelerating the hardship of families who live on less than $500 a year. Can you help families in poverty by sponsoring a CRC student or family? Sponsorship provides critical support for nearly 600 children and youth from extremely vulnerable backgrounds. Click on the button at left to learn how to sponsor a child or family.
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Let the little children come to me
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
Matthew 18:1-5 NIV
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