ORPHAN PROGRAM UPDATES

In the interest of the wisest use of US dollars, I have changed BACK AGAIN to our original plan of keeping the children in their current home for orphan support. There are a couple of children who really need a better environment (Ben, Noel, and Cynthia) and we will see what we can do to relocate those, but usually relocation is stressful to children-even in the best situations.




As I moved towards establishing a home, the government role loomed. We had so much difficulty with the NGO process even though we experienced no corruption there. Everything they did was straightforward, but they put us through the ringer. BUT we had so much difficulty with the Port process on the container that we know we never want to do that again. Definitely some corruption there and little we could do about it. Our TGD Team got the runaround at the port and there were numerous delays that the port created and then charged us for. Bad system. Sad for the citizens who lose global investors.



Therefore, in the interests of the children, we are serving them in the home. I went to Kenya prepared to set up a system of accountability to my team who probably chaff under my intensity, but they understand they live in a corrupt society and they know we are trying to minister to God, the orphans and the donors with integrity.



I warn my donors that I will stop this program at any time if we cannot be sure of the children receiving the direct benefit of the money sent to them.



Yes, the children will lose out. Please remember that we cannot save everyone but we are doing all we can. We are not going to participate with corruption if it shows up in our ranks. We are not going to continue a program just because we started it. We are not going to have a non-profit so that I can feel like I’m doing something good in the world. NO! We will either do good, or we will stop. If we need to stop at any time, I will return all unused money to each donor.



However, if this program does an excellent job of getting aid to these children, we will expand with more children and hire more people to administrate in Kenya. There are so many orphans suffering. There is so much need. Children just cannot help themselves in the way a healthy adult can create opportunities. We are all praying to prosper these children and lead them into life everlasting. Thank you for your support of the neediest!



Also, as we begin, we could have a few fits and starts and burps. The hardest is the bulk buying that the monthly assistance entails. It will likely be harder than they think and I realize that we may have to adjust some things. According to each child’s school fees, we may be able to lower some children’s monthly donations. Some children will not need as much and I will be communicating this with you personally.