no-longer-a-slumdog

No Longer a Slumdog
fundamental to liberating them from the cycle of poverty they
have been trapped in all of their lives.
Through guidance from the staff, these children start to excel
in their studies. Each one performs better once they receive this
personal love and assistance from the staff.
Students also develop social skills in this safe atmosphere
as they watch leaders set a good example. They play games and
sports to help them learn teamwork, respect, good manners and
how to cooperate with one another. They discover that they are
all children of the Lord, equally loved and cared for.
Every day, GFA Bridge of Hope children have the opportunity
to hear about the Lord. There are times of singing action songs,
reciting memory verses and learning Bible stories such as when
David slew Goliath, when Moses led the people of Israel across
the Red Sea or when God created Adam and Eve.
Then every week, they learn something about how to take
care of their bodies. These are simple practices such as brushing
their hair and trimming their nails. Also provided for them every
day is a nutritious meal, something many of the children will not
have waiting for them at home. Vitamins are distributed, as they
are needed, to keep the children healthy and to prevent problems
such as blindness caused by a vitamin A deficiency. New school
supplies and personal care items are handed out periodically,
along with uniforms and books.
Each day is a special day for the children enrolled in GFA
Bridge of Hope. For most of them, this is the only place they will
ever get the chance to just be a kid!
The goal of GFA Bridge of Hope is to assist children to
grow into godly individuals who will make a positive impact on
their society. We want to give them the opportunity to become
doctors, government officials, firemen, engineers, teachers,
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