2016: A Year in Review

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Reta’s Story 8 Reta’s mother is HIV positive and his father is unable to care for him. Abandoned at the age of 10, Reta was taken in by a church member. It’s very common for orphaned children to be moved among homes when the financial burden becomes too great for one family. Last year, Reta was displaced from various homes four times. Three Roots located Reta’s grandmother, and works with her on providing the support and stability that Reta needs. She is committed to his care, saying, “For as long as I live, he will have a home with me.”
CARE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE Last year, we expanded our child sponsorship program by 25% to support 17 additional children. To help all 67 children in our program live healthy lives, we’ve partnered with a local health clinic to bring certified health professionals into the community to examine and treat the children at no cost. Our sponsored children received comprehensive medical checkups including a full physical, medical history review, and routine blood work. For many, it was their first such examination. The visits revealed severe skin and gastrointestinal conditions in many of the children, with 68 percent infected with at least one parasite. Because these children now have access to medical care through the clinic partnership, they are being treated and given necessary medications. These children are now on the road to a healthier future. Our sponsorship program is growing by 20% per year. In addition to providing medical care, Three Roots also supports the children’s educational needs. Each child receives a new pair of shoes and new clothing, along with school supplies like textbooks and notebooks. Our multi-dimensional approach has also provided support for their caregivers through heath training and income-generating activities. All of our sponsored families, from small children to grandparents, are benefiting from opportunities to learn. Training Young Adults in Teaching and Mentorship We have provided training for 17 young adults so they can lead programs for our sponsored children. It’s a wonderful opportunity to empower these young adults by giving them a leadership role—something they’ve never experienced. The children will meet weekly to receive teaching on spiritual life and character development, while the young adult teachers will meet monthly with the Three Roots team. The church plays a critical role in children’s welfare, and this programming will further solidify its role in the community. 9
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