Burmese Girl Readies for School
Sitting on the floor of her home, surrounded by new school clothes
and supplies, Janjira told our team she had never received gifts like these
before. Her family’s life had been in extreme transition for a while.
They are among the 310,000 Burmese refugees now living in Thailand after
being forced to flee from an oppressive situation in Burma.
Janjira is a bright-eyed 13-year-old who, unlike some girls her age,
LOVES going to school. It’s her only relief from a life that is
too stressful for someone her age. She is often busy looking after her
four younger sisters—especially the youngest, who is mute. School
is the only hope Janjira has for a brighter future, but her father can’t
afford to buy new uniforms and supplies for his girls.
Thanks to our Back to School project, over 360 struggling families won’t
have to worry about the extra cost of attending school. Earlier this summer,
students in elementary through high school received a great backpack filled
with notebooks, pens and paper as well as school uniforms, shoes and winter
clothes. It would have cost Janjira’s father a full year’s
wages to outfit each of the five sisters!
Before presenting the gifts, the Operation Blessing team held a party
for the young guests. They learned new songs, were delighted to receive
treats for especially enthusiastic participation and had an opportunity
to showcase their own talents.
Don’t Leave Them Behind!
Your gift of $25 can send a promising boy or girl back to school with
the right supplies and/or new school clothes! A commitment of $75 can
help a poor family get their three children excited about the first day
of school. How about helping an entire summer school class of ten children
from the inner city? Your generous donation of $250 can help them be ready!
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