Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit our partner school, Sunshine Orchard Center, located on the Thai-Myanmar border. It was incredibly special to spend time with the students in the sponsorship program. The stories we heard from the staff and students were both inspiring and heartbreaking.

One experience I will never forget was meeting ten students who live down the road from Sunshine Orchard with a teacher’s family. These Karen students are all from the same region in Myanmar and fled to Thailand due to the civil war that has been ongoing for almost 80 years. They live in a small bamboo hut and largely take care of themselves under the supervision of their teacher.

As we sat in the small bamboo hut, one by one, they shared their stories of running through the jungle while hearing airplanes flying overhead, bombs dropping, and gunshots in the surrounding areas. When asked about their families, they explained that they have no way to contact them; their parents reach out when they can. Many of these students haven’t seen their families in over two years. They told us they don’t even know how to get to their homes without a guide. The journey costs around $250 for a one-way trip, requiring 24 hours on a boat, 24 hours by motorcycle, and hiking the remaining distance. This journey seems almost impossible, and the students don’t know when they will be able to see their families again.

Perhaps the most inspiring part of the conversation was when we asked each student what they wanted to be when they grew up. The boys all answered “soldier” and explained that they feel they have no other option, as they must serve on behalf of their families. Then the girls began to share their dreams: “nurse,” “doctor,” “teacher,” “missionary.” They went on to explain their desire to return to Myanmar to serve the people in their country.

Hearing the students’ stories and their plans to serve others in the future is truly inspirational. At Child Impact, we are working to support these students in achieving their goals and inspiring them to become leaders. Currently, we have over 250 students in Thailand awaiting sponsors. I invite you to partner with us in supporting these resilient students and future leaders!

In His service,
Christina

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


We’d like to share with you the story of May Thara, a Grade 5 student from Myanmar. Myanmar is currently facing extreme challenges due to political conflict and economic instability, and families like May Thara’s are navigating immense hardship. Despite these trials, May Thara remains resilient, optimistic, and grateful for the support of a caring sponsor. Here’s her story in her own words:

"My name is May Thara, and I am in Grade 5 at Pyin Oo Lwin Adventist Seminary. Even though my family faces hard times, we are still a happy family. My parents don’t earn much money, which makes it challenging for them to support me and cover my school fees. But no matter how tough things get, we stay strong together and take care of each other.

In Myanmar, many families like mine are struggling because of the political crisis and financial problems. But through all the difficulties, we remain hopeful and always try to find reasons to smile. My parents work very hard, and they love and support me in every way they can.

One day, something amazing happened. I received a sponsor through Child Impact International, and it has been such a blessing. My sponsor, Donna, is a very kind and generous person. She writes to me and shares about her life with her mother and their two lovely puppies, Ember and Leah. Their support has given my family and me so much hope.

Even though we face challenges, I feel lucky to have a loving family and a wonderful sponsor. I am so thankful to Donna and Child Impact for helping me continue my education. With their support, I am working hard to achieve my dreams and make my family proud.

Through the hard times, our happiness and love keep us strong, and I know that with hard work and hope, things will get better."

Stories like May Thara’s show us how a single act of kindness can ripple across borders, bringing hope and change to young lives in desperate situations. With the unwavering love of her family and the dedicated support of her sponsor and Child Impact, May Thara can focus on her education and pursue dreams.

Thank you for being part of our mission to uplift children facing difficult realities. Through your continued support, we can reach even more young people like May Thara, empowering them to overcome hardship and build a brighter future.

In His Service,
Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Working with vulnerable children means working with children who have heavy emotional baggage, which often reflects in their behavior. So, we expect new kids to have a more challenging behavior. However, one child surpassed my expectations. For his first couple of months, it felt like Yan was always either picking a fight, inciting a fight, disrupting his group’s activities, or cursing out loud.

Every day I hoped he wouldn’t show up anymore. His getting in trouble all the time meant he was often getting disciplinary talks. I distinctly remember the first time he was at my office. He was repeating loudly to the group mean things one girl was whispering about another girl to incite a fight. When I asked him why he chose to do that, he immediately responded, “because she was saying that.” I asked again, and he repeated the answer. I asked for the third time, “I understand what she did, but why did you choose to repeat that?” Something clicked. I could see the wheels turning in his brain, he took a moment to think and said, “I don’t know.”

Over time, I understood his “whys”: it was just a mirroring of his environment. Yan is the second to youngest of eight boys. All of his older siblings are involved in crime, one of them is in a juvenile facility for petty theft. His mom is known as "The Joker," not for her sense of humor, but because she often has wine stains on her face resembling that of the villain from Batman. His dad is nowhere to be found.

Within a few months, something started to shift in his behavior. I invited him and another boy to come to church with me, and surprisingly, not only did they accept, at the end of the day, when I was dropping them home after lunch at a church member’s house, Yan said, “Wow, today was the best day.”

The child I hoped every day to not show up became the child I pray every day that will continue coming and being transformed. Yan loves manual chores and is incredibly helpful. It pains me that at age twelve he is illiterate because he is a very intelligent child. We learned that to keep him out of trouble, we need to keep him occupied.

We hope that our efforts will catapult this apple away from his tree, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of bringing a brighter future for children like Yan.

By supporting Operation Child Rescue, you’ll help us provide crucial resources for children like Yan, offering a stable foundation to guide them toward a brighter future. Your sponsorship can transform lives, giving children a safe space to grow beyond the heavy burdens of their past.

Please join us in our mission to bring hope, healing, and transformation to the most vulnerable.

In His Service,
Nicole

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


We recently received a powerful story from our partners in Bangladesh, one that highlights both the resilience of a young boy named Sunil and the profound impact sponsorship can have. Sunil’s story is one of hope amidst hardship, and we wanted to share it with you in his own words:

“My name is Sunil, and I am 12 years old, currently studying in the 4th grade. I live in a small village in the western part of Bangladesh. Life in our village is peaceful, but it comes with many challenges, especially for my family. I have one brother and two sisters. My elder brother, Sagor, is 15. He doesn’t go to school, he works as a day laborer to support us. My elder sister, Ronika, is 18, and she also works as a day laborer to help our household. My younger sister, Kristina, is 11, and she studies with me in the 4th grade.

Our family has faced many hardships over the years. In 2017, my father, Filu, fell seriously ill. His body became swollen, and despite seeking treatment, he couldn’t recover and sadly passed away. His death was a great loss for us, both emotionally and financially. My mother, Moly, took care of us afterward, but in 2022, she too fell ill. Her condition weakened her, and despite our hopes, she couldn’t recover either. Losing both of our parents within a few years has been incredibly difficult.

Since then, my elder brother and sister have been the main providers for our family, working hard every day as laborers. Life isn’t easy, but we are a close-knit family, and we support each other through the tough times. Despite everything, I continue to go to school with my younger sister, and I enjoy studying. I also love being part of the community, and I feel happiest when I am with my friends.

A big blessing in my life has been the sponsorship I received from Child Impact International. This support has made it possible for me to continue my education and gives us hope that things will get better. With this help, I feel motivated to work hard and dream of a brighter future for myself and my family.”

Through sponsorship, Sunil is able to remain in school, surrounded by a supportive community, and continue dreaming of a brighter future. His story is a reminder of how sponsorship can transform lives.

By sponsoring a child like Sunil, you’re not only helping them with their education but also giving them a foundation of hope. We invite you to be part of this life-changing journey by sponsoring a child today. Your support will provide education, stability, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow for those who need it most.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to uplift and empower children.

In His Service,
Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Last month, some of our team had the incredible opportunity to travel to India to visit a few of our projects and schools there. During their trip, they spent some time at the Deaf School in Kollegal, India.

We were deeply moved by what we saw—the children’s resilience, the transformative education they’re receiving, and the hope that fills their hearts. We wanted to share this beautiful experience with you through a special video

Thanks to your generous support, these children are thriving in ways that were once unimaginable. From excelling in their studies to gaining life skills, they are building a future full of possibilities.

To continue making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities, click the button below and support our Blind, Deaf, and Orphans Fund.

In His Service,
Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Did you know that globally, more than 40 million children have been forcibly displaced? More than half of refugee children are out of school. Over 90% of 10-year-olds living in conflict zones cannot read.

Just outside of Cairo, Egypt, Matariah Adventist Learning Center is fighting these statistics for their 480 students who have escaped the conflict in South Sudan. According to Principal Bartholomew, “98% of our students are from South Sudan, which has been a war-torn nation for over 11 years. This war caused the collapse of our economy and destabilized the whole area in many different ways. Many of our students lost their fathers during the war, and those that didn't almost always experienced some other type of trauma.”

Nyaruth is one of the students there who wants to share her story:

Hello, I am 11-years-old and in grade four at Matariah. I live with my mother, three sisters, and one brother. I was born in Juba, South Sudan but our family moved to Egypt in 2018 for our safety. It is hard for refugees to find work here so my father left over a year ago to find work in Ethiopia. Life is not too good here but it is better than South Sudan. We struggle to earn enough money to cover our expenses. My mother is working as a cleaner and my older sister is also looking for work to help our family.

I am studying hard at Matariah so that someday I can become a doctor to save people and earn money for my family. I thank God that our family is safe now. My advice for other refugee children like me is to focus on your education because it is the key to your future.

Our sponsorship program in Matariah offers her the best chance to reach her goals. Principal Bartholomew says that without sponsorship, students will often withdraw from school because their bill is so high and their parents have no way to pay the fees due to the high cost of living. In the past, when school fees were due, almost half of the students dropped out. We agree with Nyaruth that education is the key to a better future! Thank you to everyone who is supporting the nearly 5000 students in our sponsorship program.

Child Impact is serving children who have been affected by conflict in Egypt, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Thailand. These students face astronomical barriers to that bright future they dream of. Would you consider sponsoring a child from a conflict zone today?

“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.” Deuteronomy 10:18

In His Service,
Melissa Moore Sponsorship Manager

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Letter writing may be optional, but it’s one of the most meaningful parts of our sponsorship program at Child Impact International. When you send a letter—whether by mail or online—our team carefully reviews it before passing it to our in-country partner. From there, it’s printed, placed in an envelope, and delivered directly to your sponsored child.

Imagine the joy that an orphaned, trafficked, disabled, or impoverished child feels when they receive a letter from halfway around the world. These letters communicate far more than the words on the page: “I care about you… You are important… You are in my thoughts and heart… You are worth investing in.”

In the busyness of our lives, it’s easy to underestimate the profound significance that your letters have on a child. To them, you’re more than a sponsor—you’re a lifeline, a promise of a brighter future filled with hope.

This truth came to life for me during my recent visit to the Deaf School in Kollegal, India. The students had organized a science fair to showcase their creativity and knowledge. As I moved through the exhibits, I met Vidyasri, a young girl proudly displaying her collection of stamps and coins. Vidyasri came to the school from Bangalore at the age of 8, and she dreams of becoming a doctor one day. The stamps in her collection were from letters sent to children at the school by sponsors like you.

Although Vidyasri had never met her sponsor face-to-face, she told me, “I don’t know their face, but the stamps remind me of them.” For her and many other children, these stamps and letters represent more than just a correspondence—they symbolize a deep, meaningful connection with someone who believes in their potential and future.

As I reflected on this encounter, I was reminded of the children my family sponsors in Bangladesh (Simon), India (Jayashanth), and Zambia (Mary). I took a moment to send them each a note. Having met all three of these incredible children in person, I’ve seen firsthand how much this connection means to them.

Thank you for your continued support and for bringing hope into the lives of children through Child Impact’s sponsorship program. Whether or not you write letters, know that your sponsorship is deeply cherished by a child who holds you close to their heart, even from across the world.

If you'd like to learn more about sponsorship, click the link below.

Blessings,
Tom

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I want to share a story that I received from our project manager in Brazil. This is what she wrote:

If you watched cartoons growing up, you’ve probably watched Taz-mania, but if you haven’t let me explain it to you. Taz, the main character, was inspired by Tasmanian devils, a small animal known for their feisty personality. In the cartoon, Taz would spin around like a mini tornado and wreak havoc, only doing what he wanted to do. Why am I telling you about a kid’s cartoon? Because when *Stefanie, age 6, joined our project, that’s exactly what she behaved like. She once climbed on a desk and jumped from it, holding a volunteer by her braids as though they were ropes. She would climb our bookshelves and regularly climb our staff members as well. She often escaped her activity room if she wasn’t interested in doing what the other children were doing, and she threw massive fits when it was time to leave or just because you were asking her to obey. I could keep going, but I think you get my point.

In spite of her little wild nature, she is a very loving child. She often asks if she can just hang out with me at my office, which has allowed me to get to know her better. Stefanie and at least five other siblings are raised by her grandmother because her mom is a crack addict. The last time her mom came to visit, she stole her tablet to sell it for drugs. Stefanie doesn’t have her own bedroom or even her own bed. She often complains to me about her older siblings hitting her and once opened up about her older brother having sexually abused her. Little by little as we got to know her story her behavior made a lot more sense.

We reported the sexual abuse to social services and the family is now receiving the support they need to help Stefanie psychologically. Her grandmother was furious with us, but thankfully still allows her to come to the project every day.

Stefanie's story is still far from a happy ending, but we’ve been able to see some healing happening in our little “Tasmanian devil”. We believe that as we continue love and serve as Jesus’ hands and feet, Stefanie will experience more healing and we are grateful to be a part of her journey."

Your support can change the lives of children like Stefanie, providing them with safety, healing, and hope. Through Operation Child Rescue, we are committed to being a refuge for vulnerable children.

Every contribution helps us offer the care and psychological support these children desperately need. Please visit the link below to be a part of their healing journey. Together, we can make a lasting difference, one child at a time.

To God be the Glory,
Nicole and Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


During our recent visit to Bobbili, India, we had the privilege of meeting several students from our Blind School and their families. One visit that deeply moved us was to the home of *Anika, a bright young girl who is blind in one eye. We were warmly welcomed by her father, mother, and brother, and together with the principal of the Blind School and his wife, we spent time talking with the family. Their home was nothing more than a small room with a thatch roof, covered by plastic to keep the rain out, a humbling reminder of the harsh realities of poverty in this region.

As we visited, Anika’s father opened up to us about his deep concerns. His greatest worry had always been whether he could provide enough food for both of his children. He constantly fought to meet their basic needs. But with Anika now attending the Blind School, his burden has been eased. Knowing that his daughter is well-cared for, receiving nutritious meals and an education, gives him peace of mind. He no longer has to worry about feeding her. During our conversation, the family also expressed their hope that their son might one day attend one of our schools, recognizing the life-changing opportunity it could provide him as well.

While at the Blind School, we had the chance to visit the computer lab and were amazed by the students’ skills. Even though they cannot see, they use specialized software that provides audible feedback, allowing them to learn programs like Microsoft Word and Excel. The computer teacher proudly shared that many of his students go on to secure jobs in banking, government, and the software industry. It was incredible to witness how these children, despite their challenges, are equipping themselves for bright futures.

Stepping into homes like Anika’s and seeing firsthand the difficult circumstances these families face made it even clearer how vital the Blind School is to their lives. For families like hers, sponsorship means not only an education but also the security of knowing their child is cared for and fed.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who sponsors and supports these students. Your generosity is truly changing lives, lifting burdens, and giving hope to families facing hardship. If you're not a sponsor yet but you'd like to learn more, click the link below and consider giving the gift of education to a student in need.

Blessings,
Tim & Laura Taylor

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week, I want to share *Timothy's story with you. Timothy is one of our students in sponsorship at Sunshine Orchard Learning Center. Coming from one of the refugee camps in Thailand, his early life was marked by separation and instability. At such a young age, he’s already faced more hardship than many of us can imagine. When he was five, his mother left to work in Bangkok, and he hasn’t seen her since then. His parents separated, and both remarried. Timothy's new step-mom had six children of her own, and she didn’t want Timothy or his brothers. To make matters worse, his father struggles with alcoholism, so Timothy never really experienced what a stable, happy family life should be.

Since arriving at Sunshine Orchard Learning Center two years ago, Timothy has thrived. His day starts early, just like all the students there. He gets up and attends morning worship at 6:00 AM, and then eagerly races to breakfast with his friends. Typically, they eat rice and bean curry. Timothy's first grade classes begin at 8:00 AM, and he is always ready for the day. At lunch, he enjoys spending time with his friends, sometimes eating by the creek if the weather is nice.

After school, he and his friends help clean the campus by picking up garbage. Once their work is done, they play together. Timothy especially loves playing table tennis.

Dinner is Timothy's favorite meal because it usually includes something special, like more vegetables or a tasty paste to go with the rice. Afterward, he attends evening worship, where he joins the other students in singing and listening to stories about Jesus. In the dormitory, he focuses on his homework, with the dorm dean providing guidance when needed in the evenings.

When Timothy first arrived at Sunshine Orchard, many were concerned because of how small and frail he seemed. However, through the care of his teachers and dorm staff, he has grown stronger, and his joy is evident. Sunshine Orchard has become his family, and Timothy is deeply grateful for the community that surrounds him. He is learning about Jesus, and he often shares that his goal is to grow up to be a good person.

Many children like Timothy need help to continue their education and grow in a safe, loving environment. By sponsoring a student like Timothy, you’re not just providing an education—you’re giving them the chance to be part of a community, to grow in their faith, and to believe in a brighter future. Click on the button below to become a sponsor and make a difference.

In His service,
Christina

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


In the July issue of our magazine, we shared the story of *Leena, who was rescued in May of this year in Bangalore, India. She was living on the streets with her father., whose job was to protect a farmer’s watermelons in the market so that they would not be stolen. However, he was often drunk, and she was left unattended. Tragically, this resulted in her being regularly abused and taken advantage of by men in the street.

When The Freedom Project rescued Leena in collaboration with government officials, they were told that she was 12 years old. However, she seemed to be much younger and had significant developmental delays. Leena had never attended school and lacked basic communication skills. Her language and behavior were rough, and her hair had to be shaved off as it was infested with lice. Most troubling were the persistent nightmares where she would scream out “don’t touch me, don’t touch me.”

This week, I had the privilege to personally meet Leena at The Freedom Project- India. She has already fully integrated with the rest of the girls and her face is full of joy. Her hair is still growing back; a reminder of the life she left behind. It is remarkable to witness the transformation in five short months. One of the most beautiful things to witness is the opportunity that Leena has had to recapture her stolen childhood. On Tuesday, she traveled with the other girls overnight on a train to visit the ocean. This was the first time for any of these girls to have such an experience.

Your generous support of Operation Child Rescue makes a world of difference for girls like Leena. Thank you for bringing hope, one child at a time.

Blessings,
Dr. Tom L. Evans

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I wanted to share the story of a girl we recently received a profile for. Her situation is very challenging, and we are trying to figure out how to help both her and her mother. This is Sarai’s* story…

Sarai is a 12-year-old girl living in a country where our partners operate in secret. She and her mother fled their home five years ago, seeking safety and a better life. For a time, they lived in a small border town, but the promise of work drew them to a bustling city where they now struggle to survive.

Sarai’s father, once a part of their lives, fell into addiction and eventually abandoned them. Left on their own, Sarai and her mother moved into a shared house filled with single adults, simply because it was the cheapest option they could afford. The environment is unsafe, and the threats are constant. We were told that four of the other renters have solicited them for sex in exchange for money.

A little over a month ago, Sarai attempted to end her life by ingesting drugs. Miraculously, God spared her life. She now washes dishes at a local restaurant, earning nothing but a meal in return. Meanwhile, her mother sells headphones in the metro station, trying to make ends meet.

Sarai still battles severe depression and needs ongoing psychological support to heal from her trauma. Without help, Sarai risks further exploitation, neglect, or worse.

Our team is dedicated to making sure that Sarai receives the care, protection, and support she so desperately needs. We are committed to standing by her side, offering not just temporary relief but a pathway to a brighter, safer future.

Your support to Operation Child Rescue is vital in ensuring that Sarai and children like her do not fall through the cracks. Together, we can make sure that no child is forgotten, no matter how dire their circumstances may seem.

To God be the glory,
Jason.

*Name changed to protect the identity of the child

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I hope you are having an amazing week! I am so grateful for your partnership with Child Impact in bringing hope and healing to thousands of children in South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia!

This week I wanted to share a story of one of these children, Tania*, who was recently brought to our new safe home in Bangladesh.

Tania’s father left her mother when she was only two years old and married another woman. He moved far away and never communicates with his old family, leaving them to survive on their own. Tania’s mother, feeling hopeless and with no other choice, moved her family to Dailutdia, one of the largest brothels in the world.

Tania is now ten years old and if she were to remain in the brothel, she could be trafficked into sex work. Tania’s mother does not want her daughter to share her fate and be forced into a life of prostitution in order to survive. Even if she is never trafficked, because she is from Dailutdia, she will find it extremely difficult to be accepted outside of the community because of the stigma attached to being from this part of Bangladesh.

When Tania’s mother heard about our safe home, she brought her daughter in order to provide her with a safe place and opportunities for a better future. Tania has dreams of becoming a teacher one day, and now because of donors like you, her dreams can become a reality.

Thank you for your continuous support of children through Operation Child Rescue. Because of you, we were able to admit Tania into our rescue home before she was trafficked into a life of prostitution. There are many other girls like Tania waiting for a place in our home. Please consider how you can help us extend this wonderful opportunity to more girls in need.

To God be the glory,
Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


What would you give if your family was being trafficked? Wouldn’t we give anything for their freedom? Ron Herr, Child Impact Board Member, recently returned from a visit to Zambia. He shared that since he would give anything for a family member’s freedom, he couldn’t avert his eyes, heart, or wallet when he came face-to-face with girls whose freedom was recently restored. He came home with a deep conviction to do more and to use the circle of influence the Lord has given him to amplify the message of those whose voices had been quieted.

One of the ways Child Impact fights against the traumatic effects of poverty and exploitation is through our child sponsorship program. In the daily struggle for food and shelter, sometimes young girls see selling their bodies as the only way to survive. Sponsorship gives students the opportunity to write a different story for their lives. Sponsorship funds provide students’ basic necessities such as safe housing, nutritious food, basic medical care, education, and an opportunity to experience the overflowing love of Jesus.

Ron is shaken with the persistent question, “What is God asking me to do?” His heart has been broken by the overwhelming poverty our students navigate. He has heard the unmistakable prompting of the Holy Spirit to step up. Ron is passionately advocating for these children, pledging to personally fundraise to expand infrastructure at Riverside so we can rescue more than 100 more girls.

I hope we can all answer the call in Proverbs 31:8,9, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

I have no doubt that our sponsorship program changes lives, gives freedom, and makes an eternal difference for vulnerable children. Would you consider sponsoring a student today?

In His Service,
Melissa Moore Sponsorship Manager - Africa

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I wanted to thank each of you who came in person or tuned in online to our event raising awareness about child exploitation around the World Day Against Human Trafficking at the end of July. We had record attendance, and it was wonderful to meet so many people passionate about protecting children around the world.

While we were hosting this event in Collegedale, one of our international partners in India was invited to host an awareness meeting with state law enforcement regarding human trafficking in the state of Karnataka. One of the girls Child Impact supports through the Azadi Home, Maya*, bravely shared her story of hope and her journey from being trafficked in a brothel to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She received a standing ovation as she shared her story of being rescued and now living safely at Azadi.

The girls in the Azadi Home receive vocational training in a commercial bakery and sell their trats to local individuals and businesses to help support the operations of the safe house. Maya is now an expert baker, excelling in various types of breads, brownies, and tarts. She trains officials sent by the government to learn this trade to teach the women in government shelters. She recently accepted a position working with the government to start their own bakery near the airport so even more women can be trained.

Thank you for supporting Operation Child Rescue and helping women like Maya transform their lives. We aren't just changing individual stories but, together, we are working to create ripple effects of hope.

To God be the glory,
Jason

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


The latest issue of our magazine is out now and I'm excited to share it with you!

Here at Child Impact, we have two main initiatives to serve vulnerable children: sponsorship and Operation Child Rescue (OCR). This issue of the magazine highlights our OCR projects and shares stories from the field. Operation Child Rescue started 10 years ago in Bangalore, India, and there's a special story about that project in this issue. Today, we have 19 projects operating across 17 countries. God has been leading and we're blessed to continue serving more children in more places, with the help of supporters like you. So, thank you.

Check out the magazine below!

In His service,
Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I want to share with you a little bit about one of the students our family sponsors. Our family sponsors three students through Child Impact, one in Bangladesh, one in India, and one in Zambia. I’ve had the unusual blessing of being able to meet each of these precious children in person. On my recent trip to Zambia, I was able to interact with Mary for the first time. She is part of a group of 100 girls who are sponsored through Operation Child Rescue to attend Riverside Secondary School. She also lives in the newly constructed girl’s dorm. Our goal in building this dorm was to provide a safe place for these girls, free from exploitation.

On Wednesday, a special skit was presented to our group featuring Mary as the main actress. The skit portrayed the life of a girl on the streets trying to help her family survive and with a dream to attend school. The girl is approached by a benefactor that offers to help her pursue her education, but he instead takes advantage of her and violates her innocence. In watching the skit, we knew this reflected the reality faced by so many girls growing up in extreme poverty in the country of Zambia.

Spending some time with Mary, it is clear that she is a leader. Mary is one of the top students in the school and has a goal of becoming a civil engineer. On Sabbath, together with a peer, she led the Sabbath School lesson for the 12th grade students. Mary wants to work for Child Impact and has accepted an offer from Riverside to take a gap year to help with the sponsorship program. Mary is flourishing in every respect, but her start in life was very traumatic.

By the age of four, Mary had lost both of her parents and become an orphan. Until this week, Mary did not know what caused their death. Mary’s father was never married to her mother; he got her mother pregnant and disappeared. Before Mary was four, they heard that he had passed away. Shortly after, Mary’s mother sustained an accident while cutting wood in the bush. A tree fell on her and she was pinned underneath. A young child tried to move the tree, but it was impossible. Tragically, she died.

Mary was taken into the home of her uncle and aunt. They had six biological children of their own but ended up raising nine additional children. At 17-years-old, Mary is the youngest of all 15 children. A few years ago, her aunt passed away. Now her uncle is her only source of support. With such a large family, resources are spread thin. When an opportunity to attend school at Riverside became available, it was accepted with great enthusiasm.

I’m excited for the future that Mary has ahead of her. Life has not been easy, but the present and future are bright. As her sponsor, it is such a blessing to be a small part of her journey.

If you'd like to sponsor a student and give the gift of education, click the link below. Being a sponsor and seeing how God works in the lives of these students has been incredibly rewarding

Blessings,
Dr. Tom L. Evans

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


We want to use this week's Friday Field Report to raise awareness to the evils of human trafficking because July 30 is the UN World Day Against Human Trafficking. This is not a small issue; according to the International Labor Organization and the UN, there are 50 million victims of human trafficking around the world and 35% are children.

For 10 years, we have been dedicated to fighting against exploitation and supporting vulnerable children around the world.

We'd like to invite you to join us for our Rescue Vespers tomorrow at 5pm EST! The Rescue Vespers is our annual special event to share stories and updates from our projects. If you're in the East-Tennessee/North Georgia area, we will be at the Collegedale Community Church and we'd love to see you.

If it's too far to come in person, you can join the livestream by going to childimpact.org at the time of the event. This year, we're highlighting a new project in the Philippines and you can watch the trailer below.

Thank you so much all of the prayers and support. We would not be able to do what we do without you, and we are truly grateful.


Blessings,
Tom L. Evans, CEO

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I wanted to share an update from Myanmar. Sadly, the war in Myanmar has affected many of our schools, including the students and their families. One of those students is *Kamilla, a student in our sponsorship program. Previously, we wrote about how a bomb fell on her family’s house, killing her older sister and leaving shrapnel in the lower part of Kamilla's body. I recently received an update from our partner in Myanmar:

Due to the lack of access to medical care in her city and the inability to travel to the capital because the military had blocked the road, Kamilla’s family decided to travel to a hospital in Mizoram, India. They traveled for over a week using jungle roads. By God’s grace, she was able to receive the treatments she needed and her healing has exceeded everyone’s expectations. She can walk again and has recovered from her injuries. She has returned to school and is continuing in the 3rd grade.

We recently accepted 100 students from Myanmar into our sponsorship program. These children have crossed the border into Thailand as refugees, and are now attending school at Sunshine Orchard Center. If you would like to support these students in their education, consider sponsoring a child in Thailand through the link below. Please also join us in praying for the people of Myanmar and our partners in Myanmar and Thailand as they navigate the challenges of daily life.

In His service,
Christina

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I hope you are doing well. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit one of the islands on the Kafue River in Zambia. These islands do not have power, sanitation, health care, or access to education. Their main livelihood is fishing by canoe from the crocodile-filled river that flows past their small village. Children are told not to swim in the river due to the danger. One village leader shared about a time when a crocodile flipped his canoe. Fortunately, his jacket fell off and covered the crocodile’s head, and friends nearby quickly came to his rescue. Crocodiles are not the only wildlife to be feared. Another villager was recently chased by a hippo and climbed up a tree just in time to avoid being trampled.

Christina is a young lady who grew up on this island. One night, when she was 12 years old, her 19-year-old fisherman boyfriend took her from her parents’ home. They had been seeing each other and she had become pregnant. The boyfriend determined that taking her by surprise was the best way to get permission to marry her. After a couple of weeks, he approached the parents, and they gave their consent for the marriage.

Most marriages on the island are filled with trauma. Husbands beating their wives is commonplace. Christina is now 13 years old and several months pregnant. She lives in a grass hut with her husband. Will her marriage be the same? Christina has dreams for her life and would like to be a nurse. Yet, this is practically impossible. With a baby on the way and no education opportunities on the island, she is trapped in the cycle of generational poverty. Will her dreams die? Christina’s story is just one of many among the 29 islands along the Kafue River Flats.

Child Impact International has identified the forgotten children of the Kafue River Flats as a mission to take on. Generous donors have provided most of the funding to purchase a float plane to obtain access to these villages. The remaining amount needed is $140,000. Would you help us intervene through education, health care, and the gospel to bring hope to these precious children?

Thank you for your support and your prayers.
Blessings,

Dr. Tom L. Evans, CEO

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I hope you are having a wonderful Independence Day weekend and are enjoying time with friends and family. This week, I wanted to give you an update on our baby rescue project in Tanzania. Child Impact began partnering with Falco’s Children Village just over two years ago. Since then, YOU have been instrumental in building up the campus and stabilizing the operations of the orphanage there through your generous donations! It has been so rewarding to see the incredible changes happening with this project. Falco’s now has a new cafeteria, dining hall, and multipurpose building. There are new staff houses and a new preschool with over 20 children that meets every day on campus.

Recently, Falco’s accepted over 30 babies, ages 0-3, from another orphanage in Tanzania that was no longer able to care for them. The team at Falco’s has been working around the clock with social welfare and attorneys to facilitate the transfer of these precious children to their campus. They have brought in more staff to work as "mamas" to give individual care and attention to each baby. This process has taken us months to complete, and has been far from easy.

Child Impact has initiated a special baby sponsorship fund for these children. We are looking for donors who would be willing to sponsor a baby for $100/month. We have 20 babies left who are still in need of a sponsor. These children are not listed on our website, so if you would like to partner with us on this special baby rescue project, please call our office at 423-910-0667 and ask for a baby to sponsor. If you would like to support this project but can’t commit to sponsoring a baby, please consider clicking the link below and donating directly to help with the operational expenses of the baby rescue.

Thank you for your support of babies around the world!

To God be the glory,
Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week, I want to share a story with you from the Philippine highlands. Child Impact is now supporting 11 jungle schools where children from traditionally animist tribes receive a Seventh-day Adventist education. These schools serve as safe havens for girls who are often forced to become child brides. Sadly, these child brides then get pregnant, resulting in children raising children, and this cycle continues generation after generation.

An orphan girl named Tala* was married at age 13 and gave birth to her first child when she was only 14. Life was extremely difficult for Tala because her family was very poor and she struggled to provide for her tiny baby. She now has three children and they are all attending one of our jungle schools! Our hope is that the cycle of child marriage in her family will be broken as they learn about God’s plan for their lives.

We have recently learned that there is an intense spiritual battle going on for these young girls lives behind the scenes. Often the family on the man’s side will have a spell cast on a girl that he wants to marry that will supposedly make her more willing to marry him! One of the teachers in our jungle school found out that she had a spell cast on her by a man attempting to marry her. We praise God for His protection as she was not influenced to marry him. The people here are eager to learn about the love of Jesus, and five of our jungle schools now have churches meeting in them each Sabbath!

Please pray for the staff and students in these jungle schools on the island of Palawan. If you would like to support these projects financially, please consider donating to Operation Child Rescue. We have a big announcement coming soon about a major initiative to protect more girls in Palawan this year and can’t wait to share it with you!


To God be the glory,
Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Did you know that one of the largest brothels in the world is located in Bangladesh? Sadly, many mothers and young girls live and work there, with no opportunity to attend school or enjoy their childhood. These girls often have to clean between appointments and eventually, many are forced into prostitution as they grow older.

We recently rescued ten girls who are now staying at our safe house. Our hope is that one day soon they will attend one of the local Adventist schools.

*Shana is one of the ten girls rescued. This is her story:

My name is Shana. I am 13 years old and I want to be a nurse one day. When I was 10 years old, my father passed away. After his death, my mother moved to a brothel to support our family, but it was not an easy life for us. Despite the hardships, my mother managed to keep the family together. The future in the brothel was uncertain, and my mother worried for my safety and well-being. Determined to provide a better life for me, she brought me to the safe home.

By contributing to Operation Child Rescue, you are giving children like Shana hope and the chance to build a better life. Your support enables us to rescue more children, provide them with safe shelter, and offer educational opportunities that can transform their futures. Thank you for being a part of this life-changing mission. Together, we can rescue more children and give them the hope and opportunity they deserve.

In His service,
Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I want to share with you something very different from what I normally share. At Child Impact, we are committed to rescuing children from trafficking and exploitation. After a child has been rescued, we believe that for them to truly heal from their trauma, they must be introduced to the Healer, Jesus Christ. In many of our projects, we are working with children who have never heard of Jesus before, and it has been so exciting to see many children making decisions to accept Him as their Savior.

This week, the director of our rescue home in Colombia called me with some disturbing news. One of the first girls who was rescued was attacked by demons. She has wonderful leadership abilities and has started studying the Bible and showing an interest in Christianity. Many of the other girls in the home witnessed what happened and became afraid. The staff gathered around her, praying and singing songs as David did for King Saul in the Bible. At the same time, seven other girls all saw two angels flying over the home. They described the angels' faces as brilliant, and the angels showed them two paths: one was a beautiful pathway, filled with light; the other was dark and gloomy.

There is a spiritual battle going on for each of our lives. For these girls, the curtain was pulled back, allowing them to see a glimpse of that warfare. We have recently heard stories of children who were rescued and then attacked by demons in Africa and Asia as well. I want to thank each of you for supporting our projects around the world and introducing children to Jesus. I also want to ask that you give something more valuable than money in response to this email. I am asking you to pray for the children God has placed in our care. Please pray for God to reveal His power in their lives to protect them and lead them on the path to eternal life.

To God be the glory,

Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I wanted to give you an update on our work in the war-torn country of Myanmar. Child Impact sponsors children in 10 schools within Myanmar and two schools on the Thailand/Myanmar border. Our field officer in Myanmar can no longer travel to all the schools because roads have been bombed and bridges destroyed to prevent citizens from freely traveling within the country or attempting to flee.

We recently learned that troops entered the village of Pyidawtha and set fire to the residents' homes. They destroyed the village by firing missiles from helicopters and drones. Villagers were warned and able to escape beforehand, and we praise God there were no deaths. Tens of thousands of people from 16 nearby villages also fled to safety. Sadly, the Pyidawtha Adventist Seminary was set on fire in the attack. Teachers, students, and their families currently lack food, shelter, and clothes as their homes and belongings were burned to the ground. At another school where Child Impact sponsors children, the surrounding town was burned but the fire did not reach the Adventist school campus. However, all of the villagers fled, and soldiers broke into their vacant homes and robbed them, taking anything they wanted. This school has had to close for the month of June, and the teachers and students are waiting to see if the situation will improve so that they can reopen in July.

If you would like to support the children and schools Child Impact is partnering with in Myanmar and Thailand, please consider making a donation today to the Emergency Fund by clicking on the link below. We are working hard right now to bring more children into our sponsorship program and have also initiated major building projects in Thailand to serve the influx of refugees fleeing the war in Myanmar. Thank you for supporting these lifesaving interventions.


To God be the glory,
Jason

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week was an exciting week for us at Child Impact. We praise God that we now have over 4,000 fully sponsored children in our sponsorship program! Thank you to each of you who helped us reach this milestone! I received a story from one of these children living Bangladesh that I wanted to share with you.

Numaisoi is a student in 6th grade at the Adventist Hill Tracks Seminary and School. She is from a tribal community that does not speak the local Bengali language. Her father works on the hillsides as a day laborer to provide for the family’s basic needs. Because he cannot afford Numaisoi’s school fees, he began looking for a school that would support his daughter through sponsorship. That’s when he heard about Child Impact’s sponsorship program in Bangladesh! After Numaisoi was accepted into the program, she found it very difficult to read her textbooks and complete her studies because she didn’t understand the language. The school has a work/study program and Numaisoi’s job was to work in the school store. She is very social and began making friends with everyone who came to the shop. This helped her learn Bengali very quickly and now she is excelling in school! Her dream is to become a teacher one day through the help of the Child Impact sponsorship program.


Thank you for sponsoring children like Numaisoi around the world. At Child Impact, we have a goal to sponsor 5,000 children by the end of 2024. We have hundreds of children waiting to join our sponsorship program and we need your help to get them sponsored! Please consider sponsoring a student today by clicking the link below.

To God be the glory,

Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I wanted to start by thanking you for your generosity in donating to our float plane project! So many people responded, and every day we are getting closer to our fundraising goal to reach thousands of children along the Kafue River in Zambia.

This week I wanted to share an update from The Olmalaika Trust, our partner rescue home in Kenya that supports girls who have experienced trauma, and give you a look into what life is like for the girls living there.

This is what our partner shared:

Each girl has "Pillow Talk" time every other week, either individually or in a small group setting, where they select their favorite bean bag and spend time with our social worker, Maureen. This week our little girls had "pillow talk" in the office and we wanted to give you a tiny glimpse into the lives of some of the girls, ages 6-10, that are a part of our family.

One girl said:

"My mother gets angry with every little thing. We were staying in a house and behind it was a bridge. One day, my mother told me that she'll throw me down the bridge and I'll never be found or seen again. I was scared and shared with our neighbor. When my mother found out, she tied my legs with a tight rope the whole day and then told me, 'Don't let me find you talking to anyone about what's happening in this house.'"

Another girl shared:

"Our father is a drunkard. He has 3 wives. My mum is wife no. 2 and not loved the same as the first wife. One day my dad came home drunk and found us eating dinner. My mum had saved his food on a bowl. He quickly ate his food and started taking our food and eating. When my mum asked him why he was doing that he started beating her and all of us. We ran away in the cold and stayed out all night. I don't want to live next to my dad even if we go back home. He's always beating our mum and us all the time."

At such a young age these girls have experienced such hardships and their hearts are already so full of hurt and distrust, yet they have a huge capacity within them to hope, to love and to believe there is something better and beautiful in life just for them.

Thank you for your support of Child Impact International and our partners around the world in providing a safe place for children to heal and discover all that God has in store for their future.

To God be the glory,

Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I am inviting you to help us solve a very big challenge. There are 28 islands in Zambia with children who have never been to church or school one day in their lives! They eat minnows and drink muddy river water filled with parasites and diseases to survive. There’s no traditional way to reach them because they live on marshy islands dispersed along the Kafue River. We have a vision of providing basic education and health screenings, increased sanitation systems, and Bible workers to these communities. Today, our biggest need is a vehicle to reach these forgotten children.

We have a pilot who providentially moved to Riverside Farm as a missionary with his family a few months before we ever started exploring a mission float plane. He is not only a pilot but is also trained as an airplane mechanic and nurse practitioner. We believe that God was preparing people for this mission before it was even in our minds!

For this project, we have all the “people” we need! We have a pilot and we have missionary students from our sponsorship program at Riverside who will be the teachers and Bible workers on the islands. Now we have put down a deposit on what will be the ONLY float plane operating in Zambia. So if you were to ask me today, “What’s your greatest need at Child Impact?” I would say that we need you.

We need your help to finalize the purchase of the float plane that will give us access to the forgotten children along the Kafue River. These children are malnourished. They bathe and drink from the river contaminated by human waste. There are no clinics for them to go to when they get sick. There is no church for them to learn about Jesus. There’s no school for them to receive an education. They have been forgotten by society, but not by Jesus. Will you help us respond to this urgent need by clicking the button below and donating to the forgotten children of the Kafue River? Every dollar you give will be doubled through our matching opportunity with Angel One. Thank you for ministering to God’s children in Zambia through this life-saving project.


To God be the glory,
 Jason.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Colombia to visit some of our projects and I saw God working in miraculous ways through our partner network of ministries.

After landing in Bogota, I was immediately greeted by the Chief of Police and the Governor of the state of Guaviare. They came specifically to meet with our team and express their gratitude for the work that Child Impact is doing in their state. Our partner Dellys and her small team are doing an amazing work at the rescue home in Guaviare. There are currently almost 40 girls in the program and still more girls to be reached.

The Governor said that even though he had lived his entire life in Guaviare, he had no idea that human trafficking was such a big problem among the indigenous tribes. Over the past few months, he has learned from our staff on the ground about the issues facing young girls and he has since pledged his entire support to our project! He even told us that the President of Colombia had heard about our rescue home and was trying to arrange a personal visit!

We are so grateful to God for his leading and for these divine appointments, and we can’t wait to see what doors He will open next.

Join us in fighting human trafficking by joining the Rescue Party and giving to Operation Child Rescue at www.childimpact.org/ocr. No monthly gift is too big or too small. We thank you for your support!

To God be the glory, Jason

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW, 


Have you heard of our Operation Child Rescue initiative? We certainly hope so! OCR began with one project in India, and today we're proud to say we have projects in over 15 countries.

Looking ahead to 2024, there are 11 more projects not shown in this video, and four of them are in South America—a new continent for our endeavors. It's clear that God is leading us, and we owe much of our progress to Him and your unwavering support.

These projects are dedicated to caring for the most vulnerable—children who have suffered horrific neglect, abuse, or trafficking. It deeply saddens us to think of the number of children who have experienced such traumas. Your support of Operation Child Rescue has been instrumental in our growth and in rescuing many children. Not only do we strive to remove and prevent these horrific situations from occurring, but we also provide immediate care for their needs and introduce them to their heavenly Father, who can offer a level of healing beyond our own capabilities.

To contribute to Operation Child Rescue, please visit www.childimpact.org/ocr! Thank you for joining us in our mission to rescue as many children as possible through these incredible projects.

In His service,
Gabriela Garcia

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,



The most recent issue of our magazine is coming out soon and I'm excited to share it with you! Here at Child Impact, we have five core values:

Champion - We are called to be an advocate for those who are most vulnerable. Hope - Every child has the right to grow up in an environment free from exploitation and violence. Impact - Through continuous growth, we increase our ability to positively impact more children. Liberate - Education empowers a child to break the chains of generational poverty. Dream - Every child deserves an opportunity to write their own story.

The stories in this issue highlight these five beliefs and what's going on in the field.

We wouldn't be able to do what we do without your support, so thank you! If you would like to join us in our mission to empower vulnerable children through education and fight to eradicate exploitation, you can visit childimpact.org/donate. Any little bit helps, and feel free to share this magazine with friends and family who might be interested.

Happy reading!

In His service,

Gabi & Lesieli

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,



I wanted to share an update from our sponsorship team in the Philippines. This year, our goal is to provide over 2.75 million meals in 2024 to children in our sponsorship schools and Operation Child Rescue projects.

In the beautiful jungle schools of Palawan, Philippines, Child Impact helps to provide a daily meal to students. Read below to see how this project has helped the students and impacted their lives.

Given our location in the mountainous jungle, many of our students travel a considerable distance to reach the school. Among the mountain people, the emphasis on having a nutritious breakfast is minimal. Typically, they eat later in the morning, if at all, which means the children arrive at school without having eaten.

Come lunchtime, the majority of the kids lack a packed lunch, and the distance is too far for them to go home. As a result, they go without food, leading to detrimental effects on their academic performance. It's clear what's happening: insufficient glucose to fuel the brain results in poor concentration and overall learning.

Just one nutritious, consistent meal a day through Child Impact's feeding program has led to a significant improvement in the children's academic performance and behavior. Not only have the teachers, who interact with the children daily, noticed this improvement, but our nurses and dentists, who conduct quarterly check-ups, have also observed enhanced overall health among the students.

We give thanks to God for Child Impact's support of this program and the positive impact it has had on our students attending our jungle schools! Your continued support enables us to make a real difference in these children's lives.

-- Sean Knapp, Director of PAMAS

Thank you for being part of our mission to provide holistic care to vulnerable children. Together, we can ensure brighter futures for these deserving children. To give to the Rice, Health and Education fund, visit our website at childimpact.org/ricehealtheducation!

In His service,
Lesieli Savelio

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,

Exciting news! Some of the kids from our jungle school have graduated elementary and moved to a public high school in town.

A few years back, I recall some of the kids telling me that they didn’t want to go to school because they faced discrimination for being native Palaw'ans. They were labeled as dirty, smelly, and primitive by lowlanders. This prejudice often discouraged them from pursuing studies in the city.

It's mind-blowing because now all of them are thriving, with some even ranking in the top 10 of their classes, and one achieving the top spot!

When given equal opportunities, kids from the jungle schools exhibit the same level of talent and potential. This success underscores the importance of bringing education closer to home.

A huge shoutout to our dedicated teachers, who have poured their hearts into teaching our jungle school kids. Thank you to PAMAS and Child Impact for their invaluable support in ensuring that operations continue, and that hunger never gets in the way of learning.

This is the power of sponsorship. Your small monthly commitment has the potential to change lives and unleash a ripple effect of positive impact that will shape generations to come.


To God be the glory,

Jasper Iturriaga, Child Impact Videographer

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


You may remember a few weeks ago I sent an email about a dream we have here at Child Impact to buy a float plane to reach remote island communities in Zambia! If you missed that email, here’s a short recap 👇


 Along the Kafue River in Zambia, there are hundreds of children who have never been to school one day in their lives. They live in makeshift villages built on marshy islands in the middle of the river. On these islands there is no clean water, sanitation facilities, medical care, schools, or churches. On most of them the only permanent structure is a small shop where locals come to drink alcohol. We would like to place trained students from Riverside Farm, who will live among the people as teachers and Bible workers, in each village. Currently, it takes nearly all day to reach a community using a 4x4 vehicle and a small, motorized boat. With a float plane, we could reach over 30 villages within one hour flight time from Riverside. The plane would allow us to support the missionary teachers and provide medical care to the children on the islands. We already have a pilot who is also trained as an airplane mechanic and nurse practitioner ready to go.


Thank you to all of you who reached out to me immediately after that email was sent and expressed an interest in supporting this project! At the time, I told everyone that we did not want to take your donations without a clear path forward with this project. I am so excited to announce that we have formed a partnership with AngelOne, an Adventist mission aviation ministry, who has agreed to match all donations to this project up to $250,000! This is a huge blessing and we are so grateful to God for His leading in this endeavor. If you would like to help us reach the forgotten children along the Kafue River in Zambia, please click the link below or call our office at 423-910-0667.

To God be the glory,

Jason

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Happy Friday! This week I want to share an important update regarding our work in Myanmar and Thailand. In February 2021, Myanmar’s military took over the democratically elected government in a coup d'état. Since that time, over 6,300 civilians, including children, have been killed by the military and 2.6 million people have been displaced. Recently, the military has announced a mandatory conscription of 5,000 men and women per month, which would cause young men and women to fight against their own people. Because of this, there have been stampedes at local passport offices outside of embassies from people trying to leave. Road transportation has become nearly impossible with many bridges and roads being bombed to prevent citizens from escaping the country.


Child Impact International supports children in 10 schools in Myanmar who are facing immense challenges. Our field officer has been unable to travel to all these schools, but the children are doing their best to text updated sponsorship photos and letters to their sponsors! Just this week we sent emergency funding to a family whose home was bombed in Myanmar. The family was having evening worship when a bomb fell through their roof, instantly killing their oldest daughter and severely wounding their youngest who is in our sponsorship program! She has a broken spinal cord and internal injuries to her intestines and pelvis region. She has already undergone three surgeries and the doctors have now advised the parents to try and find a way to transport her by car across the border into India where they may have sufficient medical supplies.


Child Impact is now sponsoring children on the Thailand border to support mission schools who have taken the influx of refugees who are escaping the civil war. I just returned from the border and discovered children living in classrooms and churches whose parents begged the border patrol to allow them to cross over. The border police allowed the children to cross but refused admission to their parents. It was humbling to see how the staff have stretched their resources to provide shelter, food, and education for these young people caught up in this terrible war.

Please consider sponsoring a child in Thailand and Myanmar today! Thank you for your support of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.


To God be the glory,

Jason

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Have you ever wondered how much even a quarter could help? It may seem like a small amount, easily dismissed amidst the hustle of daily life, especially with inflation diminishing its apparent value. Personally, I've lost count of the times I've left change behind or let cashiers keep it, thinking it's not worth the bother of carrying around. Yet, I've come to realize that even the smallest amount can make a significant impact.

In many of the countries we serve, just 25 cents can provide a child with a meal. Every penny counts! As countless generous donors have proven time and time again.

One group that has provided many meals is the Athens SDA Church in Texas. For years, they have been donating funds to provide meals for children. Their Little Lamb’s Offering has supplied over 46,000 meals for children!

This all started when church member Janet Thorton advocated for the church to support a ministry caring for vulnerable children. Witnessing how the church actively involves its youngest members in supporting peers worldwide is tremendously inspiring.

Thank you for your invaluable gift of meals! If you would like to provide meals for children this year, visit our website: childimpact.org/rhe to support the cause.


In His service, Gabriela Garcia

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,

Have you had a chance to read our latest magazine? Today, I'm thrilled to share our most recent issue with you. In 2023, we witnessed the profound ways in which God touched the lives of children. In this issue, you can read stories of children, stories of advocacy, and stories of celebration as we reflect on the previous year.



Thank you to all who played a part in making this work possible! If you feel called to join us in our mission for 2024, you can support our work at childimpact.org/donate. Every contribution helps us make a difference in the lives of children in need. Whether it's providing education, healthcare, or a safe environment, your support matters.


In His service,

Gabi

Six years ago, Child Impact started a project in the Vizag slum. In the community, there is a small preschool where children can receive care, learn, play, and eat in a safe environment during the day when they are unattended. Additionally, there is a tailoring program where mothers and young women learn how to sew and stitch beautiful dresses.


The women in this program have had difficult lives and have lived under challenging circumstances. They are so dedicated to caring for their children that they have had to sacrifice a piece of themselves to ensure their children can survive.


Since the inception of this project, many women have completed the training and received a sewing machine so that they can provide for their families in a dignified way.

Greetings Carnivore Candy PNW,

I just returned from a two-week trip to Thailand and have some exciting developments that I can’t wait to share with you where we are working to provide education for children who have escaped civil war! But that news will have to wait! First, I must tell you about a project we have been working on with a unique opportunity that has been presented to us in the last two days.

Last summer I visited one of our largest partners, Riverside Farm, in Zambia. While there I was told about some communities living along the Kafue River who have zero access to education, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation facilities. These are isolated island communities with hundreds of children who have never been to school one day in their life. Additionally, many of them have no churches and the only buildings on the islands other than houses are bars where the locals get drunk.

To gain access to these islands, you have to drive hours and hours in a Landcruiser and then hours and hours in a small, motorized boat. The team at Riverside tested going in a speed boat from campus but the river is so twisty they made very little progress after being on the water nearly all day. We were discussing other options to reach them when I suggested the possibility of buying a float plane that we could land on the river. We have counted 28 communities that a plan would allow us to reach within 1 hour flight time where there are children who have never been to school before.


Who would fly the plane though? It just so happens that a missionary pilot and his family recently arrived to work full time at Riverside. He is also a nurse practitioner and could provide medical services as there are no healthcare facilities available along the river. Our plan is to train high school students at Riverside who could live as missionaries among these unreached communities and teach the children basic literacy, math, and Bible.

So we have a pilot and missionaries and now we need a float plane. They are much more expensive than regular planes and finding one in Africa has been a challenge. Honestly, I put the idea in the back of my mind because the cost was so high it seemed like a fanciful dream. Until two days again when Craig Harding, the Director at Riverside, sent me a message that they had found a Cessna TU206G in Switzerland that had been outfitted as a float plane! The plane is in mint condition with very low hours. The owner is asking $250,000 Euros, which after you convert to dollars and include the cost of insurance, transport, inspections, modifications, etc. would bring the asking price to around $350,000 USD. Unfortunately, the floats were sold years ago and we were shocked to discover that new lightweight floats needed to take off on the river would cost another $150,000, bringing the total to $500,000. Like I said…fanciful dream.

I’m writing this Friday Field Report to see if you would be willing to fund this endeavor with a major gift or share this need with someone you know who could fund the entire project.

This isn’t a project we budgeted for this year and we don’t even have a fund set up to accept donations for it. This is just a dream that I am praying about and I’m putting in writing to see if there is anyone who has a passion to use aviation to reach children who have never been to school a day in their lives and who have had little to no introduction to Jesus. Thank you for your support of Child Impact International through your gifts and your prayers!

To God be the glory,

Jason

Greetings Carnivore Candy PNW,


It was the middle of the night, and I was sitting with our partner, Musa Mitekaro, at a bus station in Kigoma, Tanzania waiting for a group of girls to arrive. These girls had traveled for more than a day to begin a new chapter in their lives as students at the Twing Memorial School. This was an adventure that had only been a dream…the ability to continue studies past primary school. Between the ages of 12-14, most girls in large Muslim families living in Tanzania border towns are expected to get married or take a job. Tragically, they are much too young for marriage and the job offers are out of country and often are fronts for human trafficking. For 33 girls, their future is now filled with hope as they embark on an education journey at Twing Memorial School. I’d like to invite you to take a journey with these girls by watching the video below.


Tom L. Evans, CEO

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week I wanted to give you an update on our Pakistan project. We have been working with a small team on the ground who visits brick kilns and identifies families who are in debt bondage and desire to be set free. We prioritize Christian families with children who are out of school or families where the wife has been exploited by the brick kiln owners. Christians are often discriminated against and cannot get good paying jobs, so when a medical emergency arises, they often bond themselves in order to take out a loan to pay the expense. They then find themselves trapped in a system of slavery, working decades to pay off a loan of a few hundred dollars.

I just received some news regarding three of the families we freed. They were living in a home we rented while we helped the husbands get jobs and tutored the children so they could attend school again. Their neighbor started watching the home and noticed that the husbands left every day to go find work. He soon invited all three of the wives to come and live with him in his home and offered to take care of them! After they refused his invitation, he began making trouble for them. This quickly became a dangerous situation, and our team went in and extracted them that same day to avoid any further trouble and got the families to a safe place. We are now in the process of securing a lease on a fenced and gated compound where we can take families to stay while they transition to a new life of freedom and safety! Thank you for your prayers and your financial support of our Operation Child Rescue projects in Pakistan and around the world.


To God be the glory,
Jason