We support the sponsorship of many children in their educational needs. If children and young adults can receive an education, they are better prepared for finding a job.
A child is born every 1.5 seconds in China.
It’s not uncommon for children to be abandoned on the street or at the gate of an orphanage. A few of the children are healthy little girls who simply aren't wanted. Many have minor disabilities such as a hair lip or cleft pallet.
Conditions in the orphanages are often dismal due to under-funding. The government is doing much to bring change, but the task is huge.
Quick Facts:
9 – 15 million orphans
90% of abandoned children die within their first 10 days due to starvation and lack of care
A simple hair lip may cause a child to be abandoned
80,000 children have lost at least one parent due to HIV/AIDS
Sometimes only one orphanage carer for up to 40 children
Carers working 12-hour days, 6 days per week
Today we see a predominant problem is the abandonment of disabled children. Often parents abandon the child in the hope as they cannot afford the medical help the child would need.
What can I do? The Bible says that God’s nature is: “One who cares for the afflicted and desires justice for the poor.” This is the type of care that your donation can help CCSM provide.
We want to bring love and hope for those whose voice is small.
