One of my friends, Laura, has started a ministry in Battambang called Jeevit's House. She has a heart for reaching out to orphans and those that are sick, specifically those effected by HIV/AIDS. Her vision was to start a home, not an orphanage, so that she could provide a temporary home for children who are sick, help them get well, help their families get back on their feet, and then place the children back in their parents home. She also works in the slums and helps give scholarships to children that need food, medical, and school assistance. Depending on their situation they can apply for one, two or all three of these things. She started out with one baby named Rain, who she got at 7 months old, but was very sick. Thankfully he has gotten healthy, but he is still underdeveloped. Recently his 7 year old brother, Ruen has come to live with them too, and he has been able to start school for the first time. It has been beautiful to see how the base and our community embrace these boys and show them love and affection--especially the men, since there is such a lack of father love, affection and role-models in this culture. There is one full time Khmer staff the runs the house with her, Thera and two part time staff, one of them is also Khmer that help take care of the kids and run all the various ministries that they provide to the community. Please pray for more full time staff, for them to know who to minister to, and for continued funds for this ministry.
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