Orphanage Number 6 |
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Here Joanna
Hess is working with her group on colors. These are 15 -16 year old
boys, so in a way it is remarkable that they can focus long enough to learn
English. Joanna is skilled in holding their attention. Prizes
and treats help as well! |
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This is Pasha,
one of a group of the four boys studying English with Joanna Hess. In this photo he is doing handicraft work.
In general, Russians place a high value on crafts, art and music. |
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While the
English lesson was under way, several of us were treated to an impromptu a capella
choral performance by this group of girls. They were very good, and
their counselor was justifiably proud of them. Both groups, boys and
girls, benefit from the love and attention their counselors give them. |
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These beds show
some of the humanitarian aid is used. A group or individual
will "sponsor" a room or project. It is a very tangible way to help.
Most (but not all) of the aid originates in the U.S., and much of it
is administered through MIR. |
Orphanage Number 27 |
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Katya
Plusnina (Left) and Elizabeth Hulley (Center) team up for this class of 10
boys. The books on the desk show that a strong attempt is made by the
orphanage to give the children an education. Each student in this
class has an English workbook as well. |
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This was
quite a serious game of UNO. I lost. |
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Zena is one of the favorite
children for several people who are involved with this orphanage. She
and Elizabeth enjoy each other. |
| Orphanage #32 |
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These
smiling girls have just received new hats. Sometimes we might wonder
if we can personally do something, yet here is an example - someone knitting
a few of these hats, not for the whole orphanage, but for one group.
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I visited
this orphanage with Katya Plusnina, who had prepared an English lesson for a
group of girls. They asked me to join in. Afterwards we had a
tour of their area. The stove pictured here was donated by someone in
the U.S. It is used to prepare food, and it provides a training
environment for cooking skills. What a great investment. |
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Lena Pavlovskaya |
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Lena is in
her second year as a volunteer. Her regular work is with Come and Sew
Ministries. Between Stoneworks and Come and Sew she visits several
orphanages. Recently she has been able to rent a flat in the city,
which now provides her with the opportunity to invite children home for a
class or a meal. Often getting children away from the distractions of
their daily lives stimulates more personal and spiritual
conversations. |
