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appendix i: frequently asked questions
How do you choose which children to enroll
in GFA Bridge of Hope
One of the hardest things to witness is the large number of
little boys and girls looking into our GFA Bridge of Hope centers
wanting to be involved, but unable to join.
Selection is primarily based on the needs of the children and
on the prayers of our staff members. The hardest part is turning
down child after child and seeing them suffer without firsthand
contact with the love of the Lord. Honestly, there are so many
children out there who need our help. One of the biggest requests
from our leaders on the mission field is, “Can we please open up
more centers There are so many children here who need our
help.”
As we have the resources, we proceed with opening more
centers. But there are so many times I have to tell our leaders “not
yet.” Selection is a painful process, but the staff at the centers, in
partnership with the pastors of the local churches, pray through
the needs of the children and the community. They reach out to
all they can.
What is a typical day like for a GFA Bridge of
Hope child
Monday through Friday, the children are educated in all the
subjects relevant to their age group. We have a holistic approach.
Instead of focusing entirely on increasing the knowledge of the
children or simply improving their physical health, GFA Bridge
of Hope invests in their overall development.
In the afternoon, the teachers and staff help our students
individually with the subjects they were taught in the morning.
There are opportunities for them to practice their mathematics,
science and arts. Reading and writing are two major skills
every child learns at a GFA Bridge of Hope center. These are
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