"I feel like a child again!"

Children who grow up in poverty have to deal with many daily stressors and traumas. At our Summer Camp's they can relax, make new friends, play carefree, eat good food and learn about Jesus.

 

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Isus's Story

Isus (12) from Bulgaria comes from a difficult home situation. He lives with his parents and five sisters in a poor Roma community. His father works long hours, but his low pay is not enough to cover all expenses. Isus has to help his father and therefore has little time to do fun and child like things. 

We noticed he needed a break from his daily routine, so we took him to Summer Camp. 

Isus says: "For the past few days, I felt like a normal, carefree child, not a poor boy! I had an unforgettable week."

Finding New Hope at Summer Camp.

At Summer Camp, Isus engaged in a variety of activities, including swimming, singing, playing, crafts, and Bible lessons. 

He made many friends, all of whom, like him, and are hopeful for a brighter future and understand each other's circumstances. 

Isus' father noticed a positive change in him after he got home from Summer Camp. In which he eagerly shared his experiences, talking about the Bible lessons and his new friends. His father remarked, "At camp, Isus experienced something completely different from our daily life in poverty." 

Isus added, "For the first time in my life, I truly felt like a child—carefree and full of dreams." This experience has given both Isus and his father renewed strength and hope for a better future.

“For the first time in my life, I truly felt like a child—carefree and full of dreams."

 

Every child is unique, and many pour out their problems at Summer Camp. They see their own broken families and realise they want something else, something more than this. We talk about how to God's values and how to practice them - how to build a family in the right way and how to forgive people who hurt you.

Please do help us make the summer of 2024 a life-changing one for children if you are able to. 

A gift of $25 could cover all the costs of a day’s camp for one child. 

It would be wonderful if you would consider a kind gift to cover one or more days to pay for a vulnerable child like Isus to attend camp.

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