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Who Could Replace Dad? Cambodia

9-year-old Channa moved to an orphanage after her father died and her mother abandoned her.

“When he died and mom gave me away, I was afraid to love anyone. I thought ‘If I love them, they will die or leave me,’” said Channa with her eyes cast downward.

The longer Channa lived at the orphanage, the more isolated she felt. For a long time, she cried between classes in the school bathroom. “I cried because I missed my dad.” She said. “I did not have any friends.”

One day, a teacher at the children’s home heard about Superbook through our CBN website in Cambodia. She showed her class the animated Bible stories, including the episode about Daniel in the Lion’s Den.

“I saw how God protected Daniel!” declared Channa. “It helped me to learn that God would never give up on me. That God will never leave me.”

One day Channa’s asked her teacher to help her to pray to become Christian. “I asked her to pray with me so Jesus will forgive my sins and come into my heart,” said Channa, her eyes now filled with light!

Since that day, Channa has continued to watch Superbook and read her Bible. And that’s helped her to learn a vital truth: That God really loves her. “I know now that God is my father!” she said. “He helps me with everything!”

Channa has also learned to trust others at the children’s home. She said that change began with Superbook. “Superbook has made me into a new person! Thank you to everyone who brought Superbook to me!” she said with a smile.

Want To Read More Stories? Visit cbneurope.com/impact to read more inspiring stories about how God has used CBN across the globe.

ORPHAN’S PROMISE

Feeding Felix’s Family Philippines Felix stood over the open fire. A small pot of bananas boiled, and he knew that the single portion of food wouldn’t be enough to feed his three children - but it was all they had.

Before COVID-19 came to the Philippines, Felix’s 10-year-old son, Joshua, and his younger siblings were able to attend a neighbourhood feeding program. However, after the virus began, those feeding programs ended. Then, Felix lost his job. “It’s been even harder now for us,” Felix explained. “I can’t work so we can’t even buy food...I was losing hope.”

But just as the little family began to wonder where their next meal would come from, Orphan’s Promise arrived, offering nourishing food to families. “Thank you to the people who help Orphan’s Promise,” Felix said, joyfully. “And thank you for remembering and for reaching us - even though we are so far away.”

ORPHAN’S PROMISE

Breaking tradition to follow God Ukraine

Rachel and Doni grew up attending Orphan’s Promise projects in their village and learned about God’s plan for their lives.

Over 10 years ago, we began working in Roma communities in Ukraine. The Roma people have historically been treated poorly, and many think they are not worthy of education, jobs, or even real marriages. They don’t believe that they can live honestly, be independent and support themselves. It became tradition to be dependent on hand-outs as literally everyone lives on government welfare, which is provided to children of single mothers.

This young couple is breaking from the tradition of dependence, and starting a family God’s way. They know He has a plan for their lives, and that they are worthy of love and respect. Through our programs, this couple has gained skills that will help support their family so they don’t have to rely on government assistance. They are a shining example for their community!