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Give the gift of love this Christmas

As Christmas draws near, the spirit of giving and compassion calls to us. It is a time when many of us gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and share in the warmth of the festive season. But for so many children in the poorest corners of the world, the magic of Christmas is something they may never experience.

For them, Christmas may pass like any other day – without gifts, without lights, and without the feeling of being cherished. They live in conditions of unimaginable poverty, where hunger and hardship are daily realities, and where the joy of Christmas is a distant dream.

We believe that every child deserves to know the true spirit of Christmas: the joy, the love, the sense of being valued and cared for. But we cannot do this alone. We are urgently asking for your help. With a donation to our Christmas Gift Fund, you can help us bring a little light and hope into these children’s lives.

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See how your support helps

This Christmas, we want to give our children something to hold onto – something that will remind them that they are not forgotten, that there are people in this world who care deeply about them.

Here’s how your gift can bring the spirit of Christmas to life for one of our children:

  • Gifts and Goodies: Your donation will help us to put together a modest Christmas gift, including school supplies, essential clothing and a small treat for each child. For many, this may be the first gift they have ever received.
  • Festive Feasts: We aim to provide a special Christmas meal, allowing the children to experience the joy of the season in a way they never have before.
  • Healing and Hope: Your generosity will help us create a day of joy that eases the pain of their past, replacing it with laughter, love, and the warmth of a loving community.
Sister Elena's 2023 Christmas Message