Omu's Journey

Omu is a little girl we are helping in Liberia who has cancer. Her father tried to get a philanthropist or charitable NGO to take notice of her and asked for help back in December. She was brought to our attention by the MOH and then we became involved. It has been a struggle to get hospitals and doctors to help her here in the states due to the lack information. They especially wanted a biopsy and CT scan. Global has been able to partner with an American foundation who will fund her trip to Ghana for these tests and then she and her mom will come back to Liberia. From there we will be advocating for her to go to the states for more help once again. She already has a doctor and host family lined up for her.

I had the unique privilege of meeting her family on my recent trip to Liberia. Her family is Muslim and we were concerned that they were being "influenced" to not allow us to help due to being Christians. All that was laid to rest by her father who was very much appreciative and willing to help his daughter in any way possible. We could really tell they wanted what was best for her. Love of a child transcends any religion. We will keep you updated on her journey!

Multi purpose home is being completed

The "K" village home for the school teacher/pastor is almost complete. Here is Pastor George and his wife in front of their new home. She is a nurse and will be able to help over see medical care in the village as well as helping to deliver babies. She will also oversee the Delivering Hope project in the village. This is birthing kits we are providing for expectant moms to help reduce the infections and death rates in babies being born in the bush. What a blessing this home is in so many ways.









You never know who is reading about the outreach work in Liberia. I received a kind email message from a person in India who stated the following;

Hi,
I chanced to browse upon your blog on the school project you were involved here http://globalorphanoutreach.blogspot.com/2011/02/bush-school-building-has-begun.html and i'm really glad you have given me a new idea on how to make bricks.

I'm from northeast India state of Manipur and currently working as a journalist in Bangalore. But i'm planning to move back to begin a new life in my home state where kids have no access to education.

Thanks, and keep up the good work.

It's Not About Me.....

When ever we grow weary I remind myself and others who work with us that it's not ever about us but that it's about them..

and him and her...

and her and him...

and Abagail and Korpu...

about Melvin and sometimes even kids we dont know their names of..

its about those in need, the hurting, the hopeless...

its about him and others...

its about orphans and about needy families.

I have some final thoughts as I leave Liberia today...

Each trip I take here, I continue to be astounded at the resilience of the people here. The friends we make along the way. The partnerships that continue to develop and grow that benefit the Liberian people. The faces of the children who are a reminder in my sleep that I made a commitment here. I know God places Compassion in the hearts of his people including me which moves us to become involved in ways we never dreamed. Global Orphan Outreach will never be about me. Global Orphan Outreach is always about the people who step out and become involved in one of its many programs and projects. Its about the Liberian people we partner with to accomplish the goals set out before us all. Its about the children we serve. Its about the relationships we build with each other along the way and the encouragement we give. Its allowing our outreach work to be the living gospel acted out on a daily basis to those around us.

Int his pic is Pst Peter, Professor Flomo, and myself having a board meeting in front of our office. We dont have a fancy office but what we have is effective.

Josephus, our FMN Country Director, wearing pretty beaded necklaces that a lady named Rainy made. FMN will soon have special jewelry to sell that benefits the program that is made in Liberia. Love his sense of humor.

Look at the size of that pineapple! Yep, I think I did eat my weight in fresh pineapple this week. I also paid for it by having a day or so of many trips to the rest room. Haha.

Pst. Peter in our Global Offices.

Interesting picture of a couple of school girls who were dressed up for an African awareness day at their school.

A special shout out to our friend Sedkie who has been awarded a Fullbright Scholarship to the States for 3 weeks. It is a real honor to win. I spoke with Sedkie and he is so excited for the opportunity. Sedkie does videoing and camera work for Global Orphan Outreach in Liberia.