When I look into the
faces of the children with whom we work, when I listen to their stories, when I
see the situation in which they live -
my heart breaks. I don’t think I am too much of a fool or too naïve. I think my
heart and mind are relatively well balanced. I have seen much in my life so far
but I am still surprised every single day by some people’s capacity for cruelty
towards children in so many parts of this world. We, as adults, will soon be
entrusting this world to these very children and if we have any hope of a
better world then we must learn and learn quickly to be less careless with this
next important generation.
ACIC, a small charity working in the Holy Land seeking to care for the education, health and welfare of children in crisis and to help them achieve their full potential. Registered Charity No.1159189
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Thursday, 30 April 2015
Monday, 27 April 2015
A great privilege
Despite the ongoing difficulties found in the region, I see children smiling and working so hard to have a successful life. It is such a privilege to work alongside these brave children, parents, teachers and many others who join together in trying to find a better future for young people.
Monday, 20 April 2015
Good Visits
Good visits to the SOS Children's Village in Bethlehem and to the Boarding Section at Hope School in Beit Jala
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Back to school!
Many visits today to
check on the welfare of the children for whom we care as they return to school
after the Easter holiday. All seem happy and we are satisfied that all are
receiving the help they need. Also a visit today to the Bethlehem Rehabilitation
Hospital to see the boys who were so terribly injured during the conflict in
Gaza last year. Both are due to return to their homes soon and are sad to be
leaving those who have cared for them so wonderfully but also happy at the
prospect of seeing family and friends who they have not seen for nine months.
The doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists,
the many friends they have made here in Bethlehem and I will miss them very
much. These two exceptionally brave youngsters have been a great inspiration to
many.
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Two of the bravest!
A very happy Easter to
all (those of the Catholic persuasion) and a good Holy Week to those looking
forward to Easter this coming Sunday in the Orthodox Church.
This, the birthplace of Christ, is still a divided region in so many
ways. As I return to the Holy Land I have been to see all of those for whom we
presently care. Christian and Muslim children in hospital, in school and in
homes. I am so happy that all are doing well and all are receiving the help
they so badly need. Ayman and Salameh in hospital are now walking a little
following terrible injuries sustained in the war. It is soon time for
them to go home and regain their strength. Two of the bravest and most
tenacious youngsters I have ever met. Today I will visit Al Shurooq School for
blind children and then to see some youngsters in their homes with their families
to ascertain the best help we can give. To those reading this in the U.K. –
just to say that it is a beautiful warm day here in Bethlehem – I hope the
weather there isn’t too cold!
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