Education
From birth through the teenage years, the provision of age appropriate educational and developmental tools is crucial to an orphan's future success. Hope's Heart support endeavors to provide books, school tuitions, and developmental toys to promote stimulation, learning and growth for orphans of all ages.
2018-2019 Children Served
Schooling
Contributing to the physical, social and cognitive growth of children through sponsorship for public school attendance or schooling within the orphanage for students who are unable to attend school locally.
2019 Children Served
Life Skills Camp 2019
August 2019-
Having participated in camp sponsorships for teen orphans in past years, we know the extreme value and necessity of Life Skill Camp. Students are equipped with significant training in the areas of money management, online safety, sex education, etiquette and social skills, alcohol and drug use, and self-defense as they prepare to live in the world outside of the orphanage where they have spent their lives thus far. Hope's Heart is honored to help sponsor Huan, Ning, Pei, Xia, Qiu, Long, Niu, Di, Shi, Ting
and Zhi
to attend this year's camp.
The Value of Books and Toys
May 2019-
Giving children the opportunity and resources to engage in play is vital to their cognitive, emotional and social development. Learning can be fun, and developmental toys and books contribute to their learning, enhance skills, develop motor skills, and give them a chance to interact and imagine. It is a privlege to provide resources for these children.
A Memorable Outing
March 2019-
Children from two orphanages and their caregivers had a special day learning about animals, playing, eating out, and enjoying the wonders of being in the community. It also provided the community the chance to see these wonderful children and watch their amazement of all they experienced.
Many Faces of Education
March 2019-
Education spans many avenues. For children with visual challenges, learning may encompass feeding skills, recognizing body parts through touch, working with tactile learning equipment, sign language, walking with a cane, and many other facets that build skills and confidence.
2018 Children Served
Educational Skills for Visually Impaired Orphans
September 2018-
Hope's Heart is honored to partner with an organization dedicated to quality care and education of visually impaired orphans. Safe, stimulating, structured atmospheres provide life skill learning and motor skill development, as well as emotional support, encouragement and confidence building.
Life Skills Camp 2018
August 2018-
Another Life Skills Camp is underway. What a blessing to know that 35 orphaned teens are participating in this life changing week. Hope's Heart is honored to help sponsor this camp and make an incredible difference for these young people.
The week opened doors of learning and life experiences that made for a special week that was life-enriching. Thank you to all the donors who helped make this week a huge success and memorable time for the teens.
Developmental Toys
March 2018-
The time a child spends playing aids in physical, social, cognitive and emotional development. It also stimulates creativity, exploration and imagination; and builds confidence, sharing and conflict resolution. Here's a sampling of young minds at work when they received their new developmental toys.
November UPDATE- Etan
has joined his forever family through adoption.