by April Jurgensen | Aug 12, 2019 | Ways to Help Orphans
When you take a trip with The Boaz Project one thing you will notice is that while spending time with the children we tend to play. . . A LOT. For some, like myself, this is one of the best parts of the trip. For others, playing may not be all fun and games.... 
by April Jurgensen | Mar 11, 2019 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
When Arun (affectionately called Appu) was just six months old, his father died. Within a few months, his mother remarried, hoping to gain the security that often eludes widows in India. But the new stepfather refused to provide for Appu and became cruel toward... 
by April Jurgensen | Feb 25, 2019 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
I could almost hear the panic in his voice, even though I was just reading a message on Facebook. “They want to take our boys,” he said.Over the years, we’ve watched Pastor Christopher go through a lot. We stood by him as his landlord kicked him out because he didn’t... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 31, 2018 | India, Kenya, Ways to Help Orphans
Do you ever get sentimental on the last day of the year? I often find myself reflecting through the challenges God has brought me through, the blessings He’s given, the hopes satisfied and those deferred in the last 12 months. I always hope that I’m a different... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 27, 2018 | Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
“Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child.”* Yet every year, millions of children are still denied their right to an education. Why is this a big deal? The Global... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 17, 2018 | Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
Bindhu and Ambika, girls with a soft smiles and bright eyes, began their life in rural India with three older sisters, their mother, and their father. Tragically, Bindhu and Ambika’s father died when they were only two and four years old. Their mother, an... 
by April Jurgensen | Dec 10, 2018 | Orphan Care Issues, Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
Elijah, a boy who loves soccer and singing is one of six children. One day, while preparing dinner Elijah’s mother added poison to the food, in hopes of killing her children and relieving herself of all responsibilities. Shortly after, she left to join a cult. Elijah,... 
by April Jurgensen | Jun 25, 2018 | Ways to Help Orphans
Born into the Brahman caste, *Anaya was considered elite from her earliest days. As a member of this highest social class of Hinduism, she was assured of every opportunity. That is, until her father died when she was just a preschooler.Unable to care for three... 
by April Jurgensen | Mar 19, 2018 | India, Ways to Help Orphans
When I first met the boys of Bethel House, I was amazed by their polite demeanors. As I heard their stories, I was astonished.Some had been kicked out of their homes by step fathers, only to live on the streets for months or even years before finding kindness and... 
by April Jurgensen | Feb 26, 2018 | Ways to Help Orphans
Let’s reach more orphans for Christ in 2018 than ever before. You can help by choosing one (or more) of the ways below. Choose Your Adventure Nothing grows your compassion for orphans like meeting them face-to-face and hearing their stories. Join us for one of the... 