Providing young people with new skills and job opportunities. Meet our new Silversmith who has enjoyed learning a new craft. That smile says it all.
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It has been an incredible ten days. From restorative time spent on the beautiful tropical beach to sweating buckets whilst teaching in classroom – the whole adventure has been one to remember.
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In the early hours of the morning on 14th August 2017 Freetown was hit by devastating flooding and mudslides.
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Just look at all this amazing stuff! When our Global Expedition team was in Sierra Leone earlier this year , we asked Kippy (Founder & Country Director of Heaven Homes) what kind of items are most needed.
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It is the rainy season in Sierra Leone and it is the rainy season in the West Highlands of Scotland. The sky is heavy and grey; the glen is just like Eyeore’s Gloomy Place with swarms of midgies for added measure.
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Julie reports on her second expedition with Operation Orphan to Sierra Leone
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Write something for a blog! A blog! I have never blogged in my life. Do I really have to?
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Red dust between my toes, insect bites plastered all over my legs, yet I’m the happiest I’ve been in a long time…
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Securing a child’s education lays the foundation for them to build a strong future. When a child is orphaned they often become the lowest priority and can be seen as a financial burden to the extended family that absorbs them into care.
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What a fantastic way to kick off the new school year. This week, I visited the year 8s at Chilwell School to receive a fabulous donation.
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We’ve been excited to see developments happening in Sierra Leone as the next two homes for the children are built.
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After a gruelling journey by taxi, 3 airplanes, a speed boat and final drive to the project, we were more than ready to arrive and sleep. Our accommodation was much bigger than expected, and there was a toilet (flushable via bucket) which both Michael and I were certainly grateful for later in the week.
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We have been eagerly following the progress of the building work in Sierra Leone.
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It’s all about following your heart. When you know you need to do something – JUST DO IT (obviously I am not talking about harming yourself or others here!).
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We are delighted that the container of aid has arrived safely at Heaven Homes.
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“Final week of term!” they say, all smiles and enthusiasm (muddled with a hint of envy). “I bet you’re winding down…” they say. Little do they know.
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We had great news this week that the schools in Sierra Leone have now opened again, which means that our wonderful children are able to go back to school to continue their education, and also establish more of a routine.
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We’ve received some photos this week of the ground being cleared for the new children’s home in Sierra Leone.
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We had some fantastic news this week. Thanks to the generosity of a Nottingham couple we are thrilled to be able to begin work on building the first orphanage specifically for children orphaned by Ebola.
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