September was a Busy Month

Savannah Project and Little Deer Project

School Season

Seven primary school students in the Savannah Project have started school.

Mia is in the fourth grade, Joy and Benjamin are in the third grade; Samuel and Jacob are in the second grade, and Joshua is in the first grade.

 

Joshua 

Theodore is studying second-grade online and is finding it interesting. When Theodore came to Beijing for a study tour, he was able to meet his online teachers and classmates.

 

Seasonal Activities

Daily games: Mr. Potato-know the parts of the body.

 

Language activities: The nannies shared the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The children had the opportunity to experience color matching in the painting activities and try to use the large brush specially made by their nannies to paint colors.

 

Mid-Autumn Festival: Learn about the origin of the festival, taste Mid-Autumn food, and play various games with the nannies.

 

Beijing Study Tour

From September 23 to September 27, the children were able to go on the long-awaited study tour. Seven children came to Beijing, they visited the Beijing Aquarium, Beijing Zoo, Automobile Museum, CCTV Tower, Tiananmen Square, Bird's Nest and Water Cube... the study tour is a very valuable experience for the children. We will make an album for each child to have a beautiful memory of where they visited. Thank you for the company of volunteer friends.

 

Gabriel loves to work hard in studying music. His performance in Hohhot "Dreams as Horses, Moving Forward for Love" was wonderful and received praise. We want to thank Teacher Cui for his careful teaching!

Growth

Kai likes puzzles. He likes to try different types of games, including puzzles, Lego building, etc.

Nolan can walk independently, but he walks very carefully, afraid of falling. 

Medical Rehabilitation

Frank was diagnosed with congenital hydronephrosis. We contacted Peking University First Hospital, and he came to Beijing for hospitalization on September 26. On September 29, the left hydronephrosis drainage was completed by surgery. After postoperative observation, it was decided the left kidney could retain its function and decide on the second-stage surgery plan.

Isaiah was hospitalized in Beijing Children's Hospital.

 A Visit of Love

A volunteer team has sponsored the children for many years. This time, they came from Beijing to the Savannah Project to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the children and make moon cakes. 

Thank you, team, for your kindness in playing with the children, doing events with them and bringing needed supplies.

Eleos Project

Home Visit 

In September, the team visited and served 34 families and children in need. They invited 14 children to have a party and dinner together.

 

Scholarships and Material Distribution

This month, $1250 in scholarships were distributed to 29 children in need. Caring people purchased and distributed materials according to the children's needs for school: 15 quilts, 15 sets of quilt covers, 30 towels, 15 sheets, 15 pillowcases, 15 pillowcases and other bedding.

Dinner Activities

During the monthly visit, we invited 14 children to have a party and dinner together. The children sat around the dining table, talking and laughing, enjoying themselves..., in the interweaving of the children's laughter and words, Jiashuo's humor, Jianzhong's laughter, Weihong's service, Xiaohao and Xiaoshuo's careful care for Xiaosu, Liya's finger games, Jiahao's skillful completion of the game movements, etc. This simple gathering has become an unforgettable light in the hearts of the children.

Case counseling and resource links

This month, social workers provided one-on-one services to families and children with special needs.

Jiahao's sister wanted to drop out of school, but after communication and counseling by social workers, she has returned to school.

During the summer vacation, volunteers helped Aoying borrow a complete set of high school books for preview, and prepared new quilts, quilt covers and other supplies.

A sponsor prepared a desk lamp for Xiaoyan to study, they explained the importance of good lighting and proper posture when he studies.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather, staff and volunteers visited Ruyue, Xiaofang, Zhanhe and Jiaxin, and delivered moon cakes, rice, cooking oil and fruit to their families.

Xiaofang took us by the hand and went to the grape arbor planted by her father. She picked a bunch of grapes for each of us and let everyone eat them. Her hospitality and willingness to give touched everyone!

Xiaofang

Jiaxin

Thank you for your help. We believe that life is changed by love!