by April Jurgensen | Nov 8, 2020 | Ways to Help Orphans
When our short-term team arrived at Jireh Trust Children’s Home in September of 2018, we all noticed an adorable little sleepy head resting in an older child’s arms. Given that she was only four years old and the Bangalore afternoon was steamy, we assumed it was her... 
by April Jurgensen | Oct 11, 2020 | India, Prayer, Ways to Help Orphans
We are pleased to introduce Chandu. While Chandu’s father was dying from Tuberculosis, Chandu’s mother had to work. So five-year-old Chandu took care of his father. Once his father passed away, Chandu was locked in the home, alone, while his mother worked her... by April Jurgensen | Sep 20, 2020 | Ways to Help Orphans
When our short-term team arrived at Jireh Trust Children’s Home in September of 2018, we all noticed an adorable little sleepy head resting in an older child’s arms. Given that she was only four years old and the Bangalore afternoon was steamy, we assumed it was her... 
by April Jurgensen | Apr 27, 2020 | Covid19 Updates, Updates, Ways to Help Orphans
As things are changing so rapidly during this pandemic, I wanted to give you a quick update from our homes in Russia, India, and Kenya. And I’m happy to report that a lot of the news is good! First of all, I’m ecstatic to report that everyone in our homes continues to... 
by April Jurgensen | Nov 11, 2019 | Orphan Care Issues, Ways to Help Orphans
Have you ever experienced the same nightmare over and over again? Perhaps for a week or even a few, you dreaded going to sleep because as soon as you closed your eyes, you knew you would be trapped in the hauntingly dark forest with no way out. If you’ve ever... 
by Guest Author | Oct 28, 2019 | Orphan Care Issues, Ways to Help Orphans
To many, orphan care conjures up calm, beautiful pictures of smiling children being fed and cared for and loved. Once we bring these sweet children into a home where they are loved and safe, it can’t help but go well from there, can it? It turns out that it can. ... 
by April Jurgensen | Sep 9, 2019 | Orphan Care Issues, Ways to Help Orphans
“I couldn’t do what you do. I would bring all of them (orphans) home.” I often hear this phrase when talking with friends, acquaintances, and strangers about the short-term trips I take with The Boaz Project. If I had a list of phrases that I wish people would not... 
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...