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OPERATION BLESSING

When Losing Power Means Losing Life

Burundi, East Africa

It was only a power outage, but that was all it took to end lives. At a little hospital in Burundi, East Africa, electricity was unstable and power outages were frequent. Each loss of electricity meant incubators, oxygen machines and other lifesaving equipment would shut down.

Not only were the patients on life-support in danger, but the loss of light and anaesthesia meant that doctors were working in the dark without the proper equipment.

But thanks to generous partners, a solar-power system was sent to the hospital, and now they never need to worry about losing electricity again. Friends like you made it possible for a baby named Lathi to live a healthy life. This new power system ensured that she had access to oxygen as she recovered from a heart condition.

Malnutrition is a severe problem for children in Burundi, so with your help, CBN’s Operation Blessing worked with a local hospital and fed many children. Each week, the children receive multiple nourishing meals, and were given food to take home as well. Ndikumana didn’t know how to get enough food for her baby until she found the food program.

She began attending with her young child, who was sick and underweight. But soon, after the regular healthy meals, her child began to thrive!

In addition to food, you provided life-changing surgeries for those in desperate need. Young Willy fell off his bike and broke his leg severely. Because of faithful partners like you, he was able to receive the operation he needed. Thank you for having a heart for these hurting people. You are the hands and feet of Jesus.

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ORPHAN’S PROMISE

Left in Dire Straits

Ghana

“Food to eat and clothes to wear was a problem,” 12-year-old Mavis said as she recalled a painful time in her life when her family had been very poor. Growing up in Kasoa, a suburb in the Central Region of Ghana, her father died when she was only 5 years old, leaving the small family in dire straits. “Shelter became a big problem and was so unbearable,” Mavis explained.

But soon, she came to a nearby centre sponsored by CBN’s Orphan’s Promise, which is supported by partners like you. There, she now receives shelter, plenty of nutritious food - and an education. “I don’t lack anything,” Mavis said happily. “I receive affection and care from my foster parents. I have been enrolled in a private school to pursue my education and to realise my goal of becoming a medical doctor.”

OPERATION BLESSING

Rescued From Abuse

Thailand

Ten-year-old Rainy was born in a village in Thailand. When her father died, her mother rented a shack on a fruit orchard where she could work.

Near their home, an elderly man named Uncle Dtom opened a bar. He told her that if they ever had a need, he could give them money. Rainy trusted him, but instead of helping her, Uncle Dtom took advantage of her. He threatened that if she told anyone he would never help her family.

When a teacher at Rainy’s school found out, the abuse was reported and Rainy was referred to a home supported by CBN’s Operation Blessing for education and counselling for her trauma.

Today, thanks to CBN partners, Rainy is safe and thriving - and the sound of her laugh is a reminder of the power of a new start.