KYRGYZSTAN AND UKRAINE WITHOUT ORPHANS

BACK IN KYRGYZSTAN our visiting team did a presentation for over 40 doctors! HERE IN UKRAINE we did a presentation for 28 Social Workers! COVERING THE EASTERN WORLD IN A SMALL WAY, but bringing hope, help, and encouragement to those who are listening! BELIEVING IN UKRAINE AND KYRGYZSTAN WITHOUT ORPHANS! JOIN US AND BELIEVE.

FATHER'S HOUSE - A PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE

Dear Friends, I am putting a letter on this blog to share the situation with one of our partners. However, I must first tell you that in all the years we have worked here in Ukraine, we have found no NGO with better results, better relationships and better management than Father's House. They are an organization led by a leader of high integrity and humbleness that shines in the darkness of corruption.

The plight they are experiencing is very serious and very sad. We, LAMb International ask you to read this and pray for discernemnt as to what you might do to help. Many people doing a little will help them through this - and we can promise you - the donation you give is for exactly as they say. They have made decisions, others have made decisions to back from promises and this has left a very trusting and honest organization in some very deep trouble. Let's do what we can - even a little gift of $10 will go a long way when others also pick up the cause.

Blessings, - here is the letter:

Dear Lynn and Ruby!

A greeting with Love that Jesus Christ has filled us with.
We are very grateful to God for letting us meet you and become co-workers on His field. Thank you so much for your contribution into the ministry of “Otchiy Dim”. We are especially thankful to you for the wonderful seminars and revelations that you have been sharing with us.
Since then God has been blessing us and extending our limits, we are very grateful for your participation. There are 65 children, ages 3 to 17 living today at “Otchiy Dim”. You can find more detailed information in our report and booklet.
Now Otchiy Dim got into difficult situation and is undergoing through most tough periods in its history. That’s why we have decided to write you this letter to recourse. Until now I have never been asking for help over 13 years. Even during our meetings I was just testifying of God’s glory. It didn’t become less even now, but circumstances are making me act according to God’s word: “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24

Over last years few events have happened, which led us to this difficult situation:
• In 2008 “Otchiy Dim” has stared new, important and needed in Ukraine project “Centre of Social Care and Defense”, to help the orphanage graduators, pregnant women and children-at-risk. For this project the local government has allocated a former summer camp and we immediately began its reconstruction. But later due to some political conflicts, the government falsely claimed the camp back, despite the fact that we already spent on repairs over 40 000$ US. These funds were received in the form of grants and now we cannot vouch for them to report, so we are demanded to return them.
• In another situation, as soon as possible to help children who are in very difficult conditions, we began building the home of family type, with only part of the necessary funds. While some of our partners were actively looking for the rest of the funds, we decided to take risks and borrow 45,000 dollars. It gave us an opportunity before the school year to complete house renovation and now there together with their parents and educators 10 children are living. Life of these children has changed dramatically because they got to know God's love. We are very pleased to be involved in this and do not regret a step. Unfortunately, however, funds for this project never came, and we still have one large debt which must be returned before the end of the year.
• In another case, we joined to help lonely elderly people, which gave children from the "Father’s House" a good opportunity to serve in practice and learn the principles of mercy. We wrote a draft and did not wait till receive the promised finances made repairs at home, where aged people were living alone. This House was only eligible for residence in the summer time, as before there was no hot water, no toilets, and these people lived in very difficult circumstances. But short time has passed, as there was tragedy: the criminals who wanted to illegally acquire the land on which the house was, set it on fire. Fortunately nobody was killed, because most of the people at that time were in church ministry, and two people (the blind man and a woman lying) miraculously managed to escape from the flames. House burned to pieces, and we again found ourselves in difficult situations because of its repair has been spent over 20,000 US dollars.
So, partly because of our carelessness and a desire to do good before we had this money, and partly because of reasons independent of us, "Father's House" got in a critical situation.
We encourage you to contact your church with two requests. First of all, pray that God showed us the way out of this problem. And second, if possible, consider providing "Father's House" with donations to repay debts. We are very grateful for any support.
We ask you to introduce "Father's House" in your church. We would provide you with the necessary presentation materials. We would be willing to come alone, but don’t have such funds to travel. The crisis affected everyday life at “Father’s House” and for a long time has a significant budget deficit, which for two years reached 18 thousand US dollars. To reduce debt, we reduced the workforce, while not reducing the number of children. We are on the verge of bankruptcy, but believe in the grace of God.
Again, thank you for what you have done for children. We pray for you and ask that God richly bless you.

With love of God and praying for you,
Roman Korniyko on behalf of "Father's House"
children and staff.

Tel. +38 093 396 39 69
e-mail: romafh@gmail.com


МБФ «Отчий Дім»
р\р 26003285418001 в КРУ КБ «Приватбанк»
МФО 321842, ЄДРПОУ 21692634
Юридична адреса: вул. Каховська, 64, м. Київ 02002

WHAT A DAY - AND MORE TO COME

Today was awesome.  It was day two of for the training for a large NGO here in Kyrgyzstan that works with several thousand youth at risk.  In addition we have had three faculty members in training from the University we work with in Bishkek.  Today was about child abuse and neglect.  They were a captive audience and many different ideas were discussed about services to children and families.  Dr. Eileen Lally, from Alaska is here and co-trained with me today.  In addition, the best of all happened - we had several of the participants identify that they want TO BECOME TRAINERS AND TRAIN OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN KYRGYZSTAN.

 

Tonight, Lynn heads for the airport to pick up two more guests - a medical doctor from Alaska, who is a pediatrician and an expert in developmental disabilities and the hospital chief nurse.  What will they do?  Work with parents, doctors and our projects where there are many different individuals with disabilities.  Each person, each sponsor makes a huge difference.  Stay with us - and believe.

 

Can you dream with me? -  A KYRGYZSTAN WITHOUT ORPHANS.   I can dream and believe.  Join me.
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"If you go looking for a friend, you're going to find they're very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."  Zig Zigler

 

 

IMAGINE THE COLD - NIGHTS WITH NO HEAT

 

PICTURE OF ALEXY AND DUSHENBEK - ALL DRESSE UP FOR OUR DINNER WITH THE GROUP AT KEMIN. 

 

Then after dinner, Alexy took us aside and asked a question, "We really thank you for the heat for our home, but we need it to go upstairs too.  Can you fix the pipes so this will happen?"

 

SO......WE CANNOT LET THIS DROP. 

We have a great opportunity to help one man at a time - by sponsoring a bed of heat for $100 per bed.  We need 15!  Here is the story:

 

We have put heat into the Kemin Senior home - a great donation did this for them.  Yet, we did not put the heat into the upstairs and intend to do that this Fall, IF we can get 15 sponsors for $100 each.  We now have two so far - so just need 13 more!  We can get the pipes working in the upstairs if we get these donations.  The furnace will carry the heat up - we just need to complete the pipes.  Not a big deal for us who have heat, but think about the BIG DEAL FOR THEM. 

 

Alexy, Anatolie, Dushenbek, Evon are just four men who would just be cuddly and cozy this winter in their upstairs bedrooms.

 

Want to help - please hit the Canada Helps Button and away we go to a warm and safe winter for the men in Kemin.

 

Thanks so much - the LAMb team.

 

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"If you go looking for a friend, you're going to find they're very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."  Zig Zigler

 

 

OUR FRIENDS AT THE HOME FOR DISABLED MEN

Just a year ago, we had a visiting doctor who's heart was touched by our dear friends at the Home for Disabled Men.  Let me tell you a little story.

 

This was a disgusting place - with wonderful men.  LAMb team members did what we could to bring hope and dignity to them.  Rooms were renovated, hot water was brought to one of the areas (no hot water had been in the entire building before), food was delivered, cooking utensils brought and time spent to let the men know they were not forgotten.  Over the last year and one-half things have been on a rapid change.

 

The head doctor saw the efforts being made by our visiting teams and decided if others cared enough to help, he should do something as well.  He found a resource to purchase some paint and activated able bodied men to help paint and do repairs in rooms that were crumbling away.  Flooring was put down, walls painted, plumbing repairs started and a new look began to shape up for the men.  Men from Iskra were proud of their work and eager to show us all they were doing. Soon a library surfaced, a room for the men to learn to read and write, a barber shop, and now a craft/art room.  Enter the rest of the story.

 

Our doctor friend from Atlanta, Georgia saw the vision of what could be a cottage industry and it was her investment into their art department that gave them the confidence and courage to make this work for them.  Today, they are painting, making lots of colorful mats, pillows, and knitted items.  And what is to be done now with them?  Sell them of course.  The first paintings (5) were purchased again by our doctor in Atlanta - giving more seed money for more supplies for the men to continue with their new industry.  But we need more outlets - so what to do.  Well, how about selling at the local outdoor market?  That is now a possibility too.  John leased a "store" site and this can now become a reality.

 

We often have teams that come in and want local/cultural souveniers and other Kyrgyz families get visitors who want the same.  So, the local market is a potential outlet for their beautiful items.  We see the hope rising and dignity being restored with the simple touched heard of a person who dared to dream - dared to believe in the men! 

 

JUST LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS AND SEE THE LATEST DELIVERY OF ITEMS FOR THE MEN....lots of velvet, cotton, sinepon, needles, threads, sissors, yarn, etc.  And what did the men ask FOR?  How about an electric kettle to heat water, some tea and coffee and maybe a box of cookies, some mugs and sugar - why?  So they can have a tea or coffee when they work? 

 

AMEN TO THIS....
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"If you go looking for a friend, you're going to find they're very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."  Zig Zigler

 

WHY WE BELIEVE IN DAYSPRING FAMILY LIFE RESOURCE CENTER

Two children were rescued from here - they are just two of many.  Dayspring Family Life Resource Center will be home to children who live in hopeless and destitute situations from being homeless to living like this.  And - we have seen much worse!  Want to help Dayspring?  We need you.  Stay tuned for an update tomorrow.

 

OUR RESOURCE FAMILY HAS MOVE IN!  GETTING CLOSER TO OPENING THE DOORS TO CHILDREN.

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"When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another."  Helen Keller

 

 

TODAY IS THE START OF A CHANGE FOR CHILDREN

Today Dr. Eileen Lally arrived from Alaska to help us in creating a brand new specialization for the Social Work program at the Humanitarian University.  Tomorrow Dr. Tatiana Voronini will arrive from Tomsk, Russia to join us in the project.  These guests have been sponsored by our partner organization from Ohio, the Institute for Human Services. 

 

Just imagine - a social work program without any course work about children and families!  Yet that is to change - With our team:  Dr. Lally, Dr. Voronini, Chris Tappan, from New Hampshire and our on the ground LAMb team - TODAY IS THE START OF A CHANGE FOR CHILDREN IN KYRGYZSTAN.

 

Just imagine a Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans....we are praying and hoping for the tides to change soon for the children and families living here.  Adopted children will go home, new families will be found, birth families will be healed and helped.  YES, we dare to dream and hope.  Want to dream with us?  Let us know!

 

James 1:27 ...pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this; to visit orphans and widows in their trouble and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. (NKJV)

 

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"When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another."  Helen Keller