New Kids

The following kids moved out of the area for Save the Children, and are no longer eligible for the programs sponsorship provides.

Juan from El Salvador

Mamot from the Philippines

Ariana from the US (kids in the US can't have their pictures posted)

We're sorry to see them go, but I'd like to introduce you to their replacements!

Here are Bryan from El Salvador, Glory-Cris from the Philippines, and Kendra from the US.

Bryan is Juan's replacement. He's an active kid that plays with his friends and lives with his mother in a wood framed home. He attends school in a combined kindergarten through eighth grade school. Glory-Cris is Mamot's replacement. She lives with her mom, dad, and sister and is still very shy. She's in pre-school. Kendra is Ariana's replacement. She lives with her mom, dad, and 2 brothers. She is very happy and loves playing with toys. She attends a local public elementary school.

Welcome to the new kids! I'm sure they look forward to receiving some artwork and participating in the programs Save the Children provides.

Bryan, age 7

Glory-Cris, age 7

Kendra, age 6 (from the US so no picture)

Our match program is complete, but you can still sponsor as well! Visit Save the Children to do it!

Letters!

A letter from Egypt.

So rad.

This one is from Mayada, the match for Authentic Community Member Sonya.

Mayada, age 6

At our last artwork party, Authentic Community Member Lily drew Mayada a pretty picture. Mayada (with help from an adult) sent back this letter:

Egyptian

It's in Egyptian! How cool is that?*

Here's the English translation:

English

Our match program is complete, but you can still sponsor as well! Visit Save the Children to do it!


* Jon says this is probably in Arabic. My mistake!

Updates and Artwork!

New updates from our kids!

First is Authentic Community Member Meg's match, Shaymali from Bangladesh. Here's her new headshot. Snazzy!

Shaymali in Oct 2009

Shaymali's update says she's benefited from Reading for Children 2, Kisholoy Pre-School, and First Aid Kit management. She's in preschool and that her favorite subject is art. I think you can tell that by the wonderful picture she drew for us.

Shaymali's picture.
A burst of love and color. And flowers.

Rasel from Bangladesh is next. He's the match for Authentic Community Member Kathy, and here's his new picture.

Rasel in Oct 2009

Rasel is in kindergarten and also likes art most. He's friendly by nature and during the day he reads and plays. He's benefited from Reading for Children 2, Kisholoy Pre-School, vitamin A suppleand First Aid Kit management.

Here's the great picture he drew for us!

Rasel's picture.
A plant, ladder, and bug of some kind.

Finally, here's Sant from Nepal, Authentic Community Member Tom's match.

Sant in Oct 2009

He's in the first grade now, and his favorite subject is Nepali. That's like English, but in Nepal. Thanks so the sponsorship, he participated in the following programs: Health Package Program (improves nutritional and health status, includes check-ups), Support of Schools Program (to promote a child-rights-based framework for education with teacher training, drinking water, etc), and Student Support Program (stationary, uniforms, tutors, etc).

Those are great programs. And here's some great artwork!

Sant's picture
Flowers and a bird.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored! And while our match program is complete, you can still sponsor as well! Visit Save the Children to do it!

The return of the Kid Grid!

Here are all the pictures we have of the kids Authentic Community has either sponsored or matched.

LOOK AT HOW MANY KIDS (AND THEIR COMMUNITIES) WE'VE HELPED! There are 38 pictures here, but all told, we've helped 50 kids (and their communities)!!! 50 kids and their communities who are now getting better education, basic medical care, and other amazing programs that will help them live better lives.

This is an amazing accomplishment and we should be really proud.

The Kid Grid:


(left to right: Amisha from Nepal, April-Gaye from Philippines, Bryan-John from Philippines, Chrismari from Philippines, and Christopher from Philippines)


(left to right: Dondrel from Philippines, Fernando from Bolivia, Jerome from Philippines, Jonathan from Philippines, and Joven from Philippines)


(left to right: Juan from El Salvador, Karen-Joy from Philippines, Katherine from El Salvador, Likhon from Bangladesh, and Mamot from Philippines)


(left to right: Mayada from Egypt, Melisa from Bolivia, Mithun from Bangladesh, Mohamed from Egypt, and Mokhles from Bangladesh)


(left to right: Moushumi from Bangladesh, Munni from Bangladesh, Naeem from Bangladesh, Nasrina from Bangladesh, and Pinki from Bangladesh)


(left to right: Rajani from Bangladesh, Rasel from Bangladesh, Rezel-Ann from Philippines, Ron-Jayruss from Philippines, and Sant from Nepal)


(left to right: Shaymali from Bangladesh, Sherlyn from Philippines, another Sherlyn from Philippines, Shubarna from Bangladesh, and Suraj from Nepal)


(left to right: Tasmina from Bangladesh, Victor from Egypt, and William from El Salvador)


If you've sponsored a kid through our program, and we don't have their picture up, send it to me and I'll totally add them.