PREMISE: KYRGYZSTANI Youth are ageing out of the
orphanages and are being forced into situations of poverty, homelessness and
crime. Statistics for success are dim –
as only 1/3 of the youth graduating from an orphanage find success as an
adult. They other 2/3 end up trafficked
for sex trade, into drugs and alcohol, found having committed suicide or end up
in prisons. Most youth are NEVER heard
from again once they leave the orphanage.
This situation must be addressed and Jeremiah PROJECT is one small
effort in helping youth who have been in an orphanage and part of our work
while working in Kyrgyzstan - to be supported in those vulnerable years after
orphanage graduation. Since most youth
are graduated at grade nine from the orphanage, they are too young to move
successfully into adulthood. We want to
be there for those we can. Therefore we
have developed a project – called JEREMIAH PROJECT.
Vision – Jeremiah
Project: It is the vision of LAMb International that
graduating orphans from Kyrgyzstan become successful contributing members of
society. We envision the youth having
strong moral values, a living relationship with their heavenly Father and a desire to
serve others just as they have been served.
Mission of Jeremiah
Project: The LAMb Team commit to developing a pilot
project where we can demonstrate strategies, programs and activities which help
youth become successful and achieve the vision of Jeremiah Project. We will work with community leadership,
churches, government offices and other NGO’s to further this project beyond the
size and scope of just Jeremiah Project.
We
see the project as a demonstration of what can be done to help youth through
those vulnerable years after orphanage graduation. (We also believe this
project can be replicated in other developing countries and intend to share the
model with those wanting to develop a similar project.)
ABOUT JEREMIAH
PROJECT – THREE PARTS TO PROJECT
Jeremiah
PROJECT has three separate parts to the program;
the Jeremiah
Drop In Center,
the Jeremiah
House, and
the Jeremiah
Steps apartments.
Furniture being delivered at Jeremiah House
This will become the residence for Step 2 of the Jeremiah Project..
a place for youth who need that extra boost to help then past orphanage graduation.
This will be a place of teaching and training of critical Life Skills for youth.
Helping them with further education, getting a job and just becoming successful young adults.
Youth who find success with this program could possibly be moved to the "practice" apartments of Step 3 - Jeremiah Steps
Our delivery truck for the furniture delivery - (Like this one Steven? Steven sells these in Michigan
with his little business called Mish Trucks!))
The living room furniture - great deal - was on the floor for some time,
dusty but perfect for our little room!
Our living room at Jeremiah House - The wall were hand painted by the previous owner - a nice little addition to the culture of JH.
Staff bedroom - ready to go. We have hired our "House Mentor".
She is from Bishkek, has a degree in pedagogy and has worked in a
dorm in a specialized school in the capital.
Delivery of the stove, washing machine and refrigerator!
The bathroom - with the washer set in.
Set the stove and refrigerator in the bathroom as they will deliver and install the kitchen cabinets today...Monday.
STATUS OF HOUSE...
Jeremiah House is a typical Kyrgyz home. It is in fairly good shape, yet there are things that need to be done. Here are the basic needs - maybe you want to sponsor something?
Bunk Beds Made - need four sets
Closets purchased for two bedrooms
Two overhead light fixtures
New Windows
Window blinds
Walls fixed and papered in two of the bedrooms
Floor in bathroom remade
Floor in kitchen fixed
A counter made for kitchen eating
Shelves and closet made for kitchen
Furnace relocated
Kitchen equipment
Linens - beds, towels, etc
Bed Mattresses
JEREMIAH HOUSE IS A REALITY
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!
