Hogar Suyapa does a whole lot more than care for orphans. They regularly take in children on a temporary basis as well. I received this note from the Hogar this morning:
We just had two 7 year olds with us for just one night. Both arrived without shoes and so filthy, dressed in torn rags. They had been living in the sugar cane fields with their family...part of the political protests going on over ownership of the land. The police had raided the area and rounded up more than 20 children. Within half an hour, we had them bathed, new clothes, shoes and ready to join our kids for dinner. They slept in the therapy room on clean beds, no doubt for the first time in a long time.
The next morning they were happily participating in the arts and crafts activity and the young girl, came to show me the work she had done. The boy, was very proud of his drawing and told me he LOVED his new shoes. I asked them if they went to school and they both said no, never. Happy and beautiful children. They were sad when it came time for them to leave but they were also glad to return to their family. The Judge has told the parents that she wants to see proof that the children are going to school but, as is the case so often in Honduras, it is unlikely there will be any follow-up on this case. There are just too many children in need and not enough resources available to the Judge to supervise the families. I know, however, that their one night of peace in the Hogar is something they will remember.
Hogar Suyapa will be adding the third grade to their K-2 school next year. The World Orphan Fund is raising the $6,000 USD necessary to hire the new teacher. It's our privilege to help those on the front lines. If you'd like to help, visit our website www.theworldorphanfund.org.
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