Extreme Response International News | August 2019
Twice a year we celebrate the progress and breakthroughs in the places where we serve. Take joy in seeing the fruits of Investing In Human Futures . Thank you for your support!
Enrich Your Soul: Join a Christmas Outreach Team Today
Volunteers often say they've had life-changing experiences while sharing Christmas with children from the poor communities we serve. Experience it for yourself! Help us reach hundreds of at-risk kids this year. Sign up for ER's Christmas Outreach Teams to South Africa by Aug. 15 and to Ecuador and the Philippines by Sept. 1.
Dreaming Even Bigger Dreams in South Africa
Now, even more dreams can come true for the kids at ER's South Africa Dream Centre. Thanks to generous donors, we were able to build a second campus using four sea containers. In this video, Jerry Carnill shares his excitement regarding the impact this campus will have on the Dream Centre children. The project will bless many families.
Let's Celebrate the Life of 'Aunty' Pam
ER's Amy Townsend shared this tribute to Pam Keightley, who operated God's Little Lighthouse, a pre-school in South Africa where kids from local settlements found love and acceptance (ER has been connected to GLL through long-time partner ATAIM for many years). "It was a sad day! But heaven is rejoicing now that Aunty Pam has arrived. She will be greatly missed. She walked with us as we figured out how to start the Dream Centre. She was a great encourager and friend. Pam spent her life in service to the littlest ones of this world, teaching them their worth, loving them and filling their bellies. Her legacy of GLL will continue to shine." Read more .
More Celebration: Quito After-School Kids Excelling
ER's Robyn Wallace shared an exciting second quarter update on the Quito After-school Program that serves families from the Quito Dump. The update was filled with great news. The 44 kids enrolled all passed to the next grade (a few required summer school), 2,464 nutritious hot lunches were served, and 14 adolescents enrolled are responding really well to our newly enhanced mentoring program. Collectively the children received nearly 200 hours of homework tutoring, workshops, leadership and micro-business training, and more. We're elated by tremendous impact in the lives of kids in the Dump community. Their futures are bright.
A Joyous Gathering: 120 Volunteers Pack 20,000 Meals
How's this for filling hungry bellies? On Sunday July 13, 120 passionate volunteers from Grace Chapel of Lancaster, CA, came together with Russ and Gina Cline of Extreme Response and Kids Around the World to pack 20,000 meals to feed hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children in the Philippines. The food packs will be used primarily to provide children with nutrition through ER programs and partners in greater Manila. Grace Chapel has a deep history of partnership with ER. It was a joy to work together to provide these meals. Read more .
Celebrating High Achievement: Manila Children's Home
Gela Basiwa, co-director of ER's Manila Children's Home in Muntinlupa City, the Philippines, shared an update that included some inspiring statistics. In the last six months, the boys received 304 hours of tutorial educational help, 46 awards and certificates and 5,000 nutritious meals. With many boys now entering adolescence, they are learning skills like washing clothes, maintenance, meal preparation, social engagement and more. We celebrate the great strides our MCH staff and boys are making!
Breaking Through: Artisan Women Empowered in Ecuador
The women in the Quito Dump Community have made handcrafted goods for years. But now, through an Entrepreneurs Fair, they are learning marketing, presentation and financial skills. The recyclers are becoming self-sufficient. "For most participants, this was their first time to show their products at a fair," said ER's Johanna Hidalgo, primary organizer of the fair. "While they have confidence in their products, we provided extra training before opening the doors. The training had two themes - digital marketing and money handling. We hope we can help in the future with more training and more spaces where they can sell their products."
Canadian Riders Raise Funds For Women and Children
For the third straight year, ER Canada supporters biked on behalf of vulnerable women and kids around the world. This year's ride raised nearly $8,000. The funds will be used to help at-risk people in the countries where ER serves. ER Canada has supported life-changing projects in Ecuador, Haiti, the Philippines and other developing countries. Many thanks to all who supported this ride.
500+ Vulnerable Kids Have Received School Packs (So Far)
So far, ER has provided school uniforms, supplies and/or backpacks for more than 500 vulnerable kids. In the developing countries, children drop out of school if their families cannot afford basic items like educational supplies. But many kids still need our help. Watch Dawn Carnill's video explaining how we can continue to help these kids!
Overcomers Campaign Reaches Goal (With Extra Help)
Thank you to all of you who supported our Overcomers campaign to raise funds for our programs. While we fell short of our goal of $65,000, a separate donation designated for "Kids" arrived just after the July 2 deadline. Combined, the total funds donated will help fund our women's and children's programs through the end of 2019. ER donors rock!
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