*Global Orphan Outreach

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

update on Jeremiah

We met Jeremiah bk in July at JFK and were asked to take him into our foster homes. Jeremiah had surgery for his hydrocephalus and other issues and was abandoned by his mother shortly after. His doctor felt he would improve and only time would tell. Well after much stalling of paperwork and documents and some mis-communications.... he was placed into an orphanage instead.

We are happy for Jeremiah as he is getting the much needed help he deserves. We are glad we were able to inspire other organizations to become involved in this important issue of caring for special needs children.(Jeremiah's sponsor was happy to sponsor another child instead and we are thankful for their decision to continue to help as there are so many in need) We wish him well.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

we have been busy...

The triplets are doing well. Thanks to a donor they are eating well and growing.

This little guy's name is Kenneth. He was abandoned at a feeding center. Please consider being his sponsor.

And this is Mardea. She too was abandoned at a feeding center. She is very malnourished and needs you to consider being her sponsor.

And this sweetie is Patience. She loves attention. Wont you consider becoming her sponsor? For more information on doing this go to- forget-me-not childrens homes.

We will be posting really soon an update on our caustic education/prevention program that is under way.

During this upcoming thanksgiving season- be thankful for your blessings as you reach out to bless others with what God has given you in abundance. Perhaps contributing towards the rice bowl project. Thus helping another to eat today.

As always we are thankful for your much needed prayers as we continue to step out in faith and go where God leads.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Benefit update..

Our Global benefit went very well. The silent auction was a success. We really enjoyed what Mark Green from Malaria No More had to share. The night was filled with laughter, sharing, fun, and all for a good cause. Next year we will be looking forward to the Orphan Run 2010. More information coming soon...

Donna Barber

Jeff Garrett

Mark Green

Global Board Members with Mark Green- Jeff Garrett, Peg Halvorsen, (Rachel Green-daughter of Mark), Mark Green, Julie Redman, and Donna Barber

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Malaria No More-Mark Green to be Guest Speaker at Benefit

New York, NEW YORK - "Mark Green, recent U.S. Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, joins Malaria No More as the new Managing Director of the Malaria No More Policy Center in Washington, DC. Green brings unparalleled experience and insight into the fight against malaria in Africa to his new role at the Policy Center, where he will shape Malaria No More's advocacy work to engage policymakers in the race to save lives from this preventable and treatable disease.
During Green's tenure as Ambassador to Tanzania, the East African nation celebrated the first-ever official visit by a sitting U.S. president, a dramatic reduction in malaria incidence and deaths on the Islands of Zanzibar and the launch of a nationwide campaign to distribute mosquito nets to all children under five. Green has worked closely with President Kikwete and the Tanzanian National Malaria Control Program, as well as U.S. organizations like USAID and the President's Malaria Initiative, to address the malaria crisis in Tanzania.
Green has a long record of public service and international policy, serving as a four-term Congressman from Wisconsin and as an active member of the House International Relations Committee through his work on the subcommittees for Africa and human rights and his help in crafting the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003. Additionally, Green has traveled to West Africa with international organizations including the Academy for Educational Development, Oxfam and Save the Children to work on programs related to women's health and education in Africa and served as an election observer in Kenya in 2005.
"I look forward to working with Malaria No More and its partners to fight this disease and bring hope to the millions of families in Africa who battle it every day," said Mr. Green. "I have seen first-hand how U.S. assistance to fight malaria in Africa has changed lives and improved livelihoods. I will work to ensure that the Malaria No More Policy Center takes every opportunity to raise awareness and help build support for efforts to eliminate this devastating disease.