We met the precious ones and they blessed our HEARTS.

Yesterday we visited Agape community orphanage, initially it was quite surprising because it is very clean and well presented and the houses are lovely, just like little villas. Many people on our team had had different expectations, thinking it would be run down reflecting the backgrounds these children had come from. However, the owner of the orphanage explained that they took every opportunity to make this place a slice of heaven, a safe haven for the children, and by the mentality of the children it is clear they have succeeded.

Bellow is the DREAM TEAM in a group Photo at ACF offices before we left.

   Florence with the Kids.

They are always smiling and Maxwell, our team leader, said he was blown away by the kindness and welcoming attitude of all the children. One child had arrived there just a week ago with marks on his face, which has made us all wonder at and appreciate the horrific backgrounds from which these children come, and to fully appreciate how much time and effort the people who work here have invested to turn a child’s life around so quickly! They are genuinely amazing. 

 Simon one of the orphans receiving some of the gifts that we took.

At last, we gave the gifts to the orphans, took a group photo with the orphans and we left. Although we had a short time spent in the orphanage and we didn’t build a strong friendship with the orphans, but we did gave warmth and kindness to them, and the most important—- laughter.