 Emma seems like an ordinary outgoing child who loves to laugh, play and make new friends.
But Emma's childhood was anything but ordinary. Growing up in the slums of Kicheko, next to Fountain of Hope in Kenya, she was accustomed to going days without meals when her mother spent the last of the family's money on alcohol.
Her father abandoned the family when Emma was young, leaving her to care for her younger brother who had a leg impediment.
In a world that felt hopeless, Emma and her brother struggled to survive until Emma found the courage to ask for help and began going to the Saturday feeding program at Fountain of Hope Church, one of World Orphans partners.
One Sunday she decided to attend a service. After the sermon, Emma tiptoed to the front and asked the pastor, Bishop Julius, to pray that her brother would be healed.
For six weeks, she and her brother faithfully attended the service and walked to the front for prayer. Finally, on the seventh week, God gave Emma a miracle - her brother was healed.
Shortly after, the girls home opened at Fountain of Hope and Emma was one of its first residents. With the counseling and the love of her house parents Antony and Doreen, Emma has learned how to be a carefree child again.
Emma still helps to care for her brother and continues to believe God can spiritually heal her mother.
Thousands of children like Emma are receiving help from our partner churches in 14 different countries. But without the support of our generous donors, these projects could not survive.
This holiday season, World Orphans needs 300 individuals or families who will commit to giving $33 a month to help children like Emma and others that you will learn about during the next 33 days.
Will you help World Orphans give the gift of hope to these children? As a way of thanking you for your support we'll send you a free gift. (More details.)
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