Caring for orphans
The
‘House of Hope’ children’s home provides a safe haven for orphaned
kids; a place where they can grow up in a loving, family-like
environment. House of Hope is based on the concept of small
family
units, each consisting of ten to twelve children.
The children’s home is situated in the village of Meepitiya near the
town of Nawalapitiya in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Located on top
of a hill, House of Hope offers a panoramic view over green valleys, a
meandering river, small villages and tea-covered mountains.
The children’s home will be developed in several phases.
During the
first phase, the existing building on the property has been remodeled
to accommodate the first family unit. A beautiful playground
has been
built by a Helping
Hands team in July
2007. At its completion, it is expected that House of Hope will consist
of
six family units
and a Vocational Training Facility.
The facilities of the ‘House of Hope’ children’s
home are being
utilized
to serve the surrounding, impoverished communities. An
Educational
Center
has been established on the premises of the
children's home, providing free classes for underprivileged children
and facilitating a monthly Mother & Child Clinic.
Kids from
the neighborhood are also using the playground with its colorful
play tower.
Cherith International is supporting ‘House of Hope’ by raising funds,
providing oversight and managerial support, communicating with its
constituency, and is financially accountable to the donors.
House of Hope photo gallery
If you are interested to become a
long-term child sponsor, please email us at: childsponsor@cherithintl.org
