One of the hardest things about adopting from Kaz was not the paperwork, the waiting, the time in country, or the financial burden. It was being at the baby house and seeing the beautiful faces of all the children left behind, unadoptable for one reason or another.
Two Hearts for Hope is a great organization that is dedicated to providing basic essentials to these kiddos still waiting for a home and family. In June, we raised money at Kazapalooza for water filtration systems for a baby house in Almaty. Next weekend, I will
Walk for Kaz to raise even more money for this organization. Hannah could have very easily been one of these kids and the statistics are terrifying....
Did you know . . .
- In 2009, only 295 of Kazakshtan's orphans were adopted into their forever families.
- Orphans are 13% less likely to attend school.
- Orphans are most susceptible to economic hardship; lack of love, attention, and affection; psychological distress; increased abuse and risk of HIV infection; malnutrition and illness; stigma, discrimination and isolation.
- Many children accept job offers that ultimately result in their being sold as slaves. Millions are sex slaves today, simply because they were unfortunate enough to grow up as orphans.
- Every 18 seconds a child becomes an orphan.
If you are interested in donating (or walking with us!) to this very worthy cause, you can do so via paypal or I can send you a SASE with all the information. All contributions are tax deductible.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves . . . ”
Proverbs 31:8
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3 comments:
Beautifully stated.
I wish we could attend and will be with you all in spirit, hoping lots is raised for this extremely worthy cause!!
Oh and my goodness....those pictures?? Beyond beautiful!! Her joy and radiance simply shines through!!
It sounds like the event was a huge success. I wish I could have been there. Maybe next year... And we're sorry to have missed you in Chicago. Hopefully sometime soon.
p.s. I caught up a bit on your blog and read some of the older posts especially the one about the Cincy Kaz reunion. I had to smile to hear you talk about how smooth your process was (and it was!) as I remember a conversation that you and I had the Summer of 09 and how worried you were about the process! I remember assuring you to have faith in the agency and the process and that everything would turn out as it was meant to. And it did! I am so happy for you Hannah is such a beautiful and smart and happy child!
Great to hear all the charity work that you are doing for Kaz baby houses and it is truly inspiring. We also love all the photos of Hannah, especially the ones taken at the beach? Did you take them--it is beautiful photography--and Hannah is soooo cute.....
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