Posted by Ember Mumaw, Intern
…Sometimes they need sorting. So we began our time at Ulan orphanage this year in two ways, with a carnival, but also with a visit to update our Kids Connection program. Each year we get an update of the children at the orphanage as some move back with family, graduate, or run away. Those updates are recorded and sent to their sponsors. Ulan can sometimes be especially confusing, so we got advanced lists, gave advanced notice, and ensured the kids being there as we also gave out gifts.
And it was simply AMAZING! We had such an easy time. Finally, after years of working at Ulan, the caretakers welcomed us in, the majority of the kids were there, and it was as smooth as butter. Our lists have been updated and the kids got the tee-shirts and shoulder bags the August delegation had brought for them. We were happy our lists were complete, and the kids were happy at their gifts.
At Ulan, we still have many children needing sponsorship. Sponsorship allows us to do big projects like replace floors, purchase mattresses, or update heating systems, blessing the whole orphanage. Sponsorship is also about letting each child know that they matter. Here in KZ we hold birthday parties for the children and coordinate summer camps. On the U.S. side, sponsors write letters and/or send small gifts that children will hold onto for years and years. Just knowing that someone cares individually about them can make a huge difference. If you are interested, check out our Kids Connection sponsorship program.
Here are some pictures from our day!
