Have you ever really given some thought as to what it would be like to live life in poverty?  Many people will have you believe that the children are happier, the children are running  around laughing all the time!  Of course all children do, that’s the beauty of being a child.  And of course whether the child laughs at all depends on the level of poverty that the child is enduring.  But let’s not forget the pure ignorance of being a child and remember the one day that you suddenly realised you were an adult and the world changed completely.  Responsibility for children in third world countries comes at very early ages, so does worry and fear.

There is so much more to poverty that just a lack of money.  Dignity, pride, independence, health and having a voice are exchanged for self-worthlessness, sickness, vulnerability, dependence and shame.

Poverty has consequences that lead into generations of suffering.  It is one thing to sustain a level of poverty that feeds generations of children and enables them to survive, educates the children to sustain a low level education – this is not a solution that will break the ongoing cycle.   Children soon become adults reproducing the identical on-going cycle.  It’s all they can do.

Hope Child Africa is a small charity which believes in education.  In a country like Kenya, the public schools have as many as 120 students per class and teachers strike often.    

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS WORLD 

Have you ever wondered why it wasn’t you born in the rural Africa?  What if it was you that came from your mother’s womb born into starvation and the whole world looked on and said the problem is too big while you endured the suffering.  I believe it is our responsibility to make each one child count, each one child’s suffering, education, health and wellbeing matter.  The reason I believe this is because if I was the one born into poverty, my feelings – my suffering would matter.   I know I’m not more worthy of a good life than any other law abiding citizen on the planet.   Everybody has a God given right to life.

I believe it is mine and your responsibility to contribute to the world less fortunate.

We are all in this together. 

By Belinda Buchanan

Join us for

Why are we raising funds? 

simple answer : We would like to buy transport for the Hope children

I know you want to know more  !  Our children are happy little children, Unfortunately, they do not have transport available to them which means they rarely leave the home. Funds raised thru “Basic Transport for the children in mombasa” project helps in big way to get around and get to know what nature has to offer.

What to expect?

A fun filled night of glorious African Food in full banquet style spread shared amongst your table of friends.
A short viewing of Hope Child Africa’s latest documentary,Entertainment from Volunteer Guests Raffles and prizes to be drawn.

Well , When and Where ?

When: 7 pm on Friday, 11 July 2014
Where: Nayala African Restaurant
Address:  Level 1, 356 Brunswick Street, FITZROY (click here for google map)

Any other details ?

COST: $65 per person
BYO: Wine (free corkage)
RSVP: 20 June 2014 (payment required)
See: www.hopechildafrica.org.au
Contact Belinda Buchanan: 0452 589 969

hca_banquet_n_entertainment_0714

Following on from Belinda’s talk with the students, they are creating their own promotional material for Hope Child Africa and we can’t wait to see what their creative minds come up with!

It was an absolute pleasure for Hope Child Africa to share and hopefully inspire and open up the eyes and minds of the students to a world living in poverty.

Hope Child Africa

Tickets will be $35 – and will go on Sale in  end of May.

Look forward to some big laughs for a great cause!

Belinda Buchanan

D.O.B:  1978

Home: Mama Ann Children’s Home, Mombasa, Kenya

Aunty Carolina is the Full Time 7 day a week Carer at Mama Ann Children’s Home.

Aunty Carolina has 2 children of her own living 7 hours North of Mombasa with her parents which she has the opportunity to visit twice per year.

We would like to have her gracious   role shared with another Carer.

Please   support our Carer in  her wonderful role.

Costs of Sponsorships: $45 per month or

$540 annually

What does the sponsorship cover?

INFANT:               Baby Formula, Nappies, Nutritional Meals, Fulltime Mother Care, Social Worker, Medical Care, Shelter and Clothing.

SCHOOL AGE:    Nutritional Feeding Program, School Fees, School Uniform, School Books, Mother Care, Social Worker, Medical Care, Shelter and Clothing.

If you would like to Sponsor a Hope Child:

1. Inform us of the child you would like to sponsor by emailing info@hopechildafrica.org.au or speaking with our Hope Team representative.
2. Provide us with your full details.
3. Set up your direct debit payment via our website www.hopechildafrica.org.au or directly to our account ensuring you provide a reference of the child you have chosen to sponsor:

Hope Child Africa Ltd

BSB: 063009

Account: 10540473

Or by Cheque payable to: Hope Child Africa Ltd (Box GPO BOX 4767 Melbourne VIC 3001)

1. The Hope Team will provide you with updates of your child’s development.

*There is no obligation that your Sponsorship continues, however in the best interest of the child’s future and wellbeing we encourage the Hope that you so generously bring to the life of your child.