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Their Story
We live on the streets of Maputo, San Paulo, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Rio. Our eyes are vacant and full of fear. We approach anyone who will look at us - asking for money or trying to sell them an old doll, or broken toy - anything so that we can buy food...we do what we must to get food for ourselves and our siblings. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We don't even know if there will be a tomorrow. We live in a nightmare.

A Different Ending...
Now imagine a different story with a different ending. Imagine those same children in group homes, headed by “mamas.” Imagine them walking to school, doing their homework and playing soccer in the common area. Imagine them baking bread to sell in the local market, gather eggs from their husbandry projects. Picture them with smiles on their face - knowing they have a chance at a future.

The only difference in the ending is YOU.

The Little Children of Iraq

So...I am met with smiles but distance. They aren't quite sure what to make of this stranger in their midst. With some encouragement by my friends they decide to "test the waters" and approach me.

These orphans that I have met in Iraq have been successful in melting my heart. Through an interpreter they tell their stories - of pain, of hope, of dreams for a better, brighter future.

Christian, Muslim, Jew, they are all the same - they are all God's children deserving more than what they currently have.

We spend the morning playing games, handing out toys and connecting. I leave changed.

I have a list of items they need, opportunities I can help to facilitate. Connecting them with mentors, doctors, school supplies...anything...anything...to try and take care of our most vulnerable.

In the coming days I will be sure to share my "wish list with you." Let's make these children's dreams come true! I have faith in you.

For questions, write to me at: wayne@f4o.org

The Foundation 4 Orphans (F4O)

5424 Macduff Circle

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Checks should be made out to: F4O.

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