Sponsorship.

I'm so great full for all of my sponsors, all of the donations that I have received, and all the people who are continuously praying for BDI! We have been able to buy food, charcoal, medical supplies, and different things for the children when necessary. But I know the money I have been given wont last forever. These children need continual support. Why? Because deaf children in Uganda are vulnerable and excluded. The school of BDI is struggling to survive and needs people like you to be willing to step up and get involved. As you may know from my previous posts we are in need of everything - basic needs like food, water and medicine being the most urgent at this moment.

There are currently 53 kids enrolled at BDI and eight teachers. There are 26 children that have sponsors which leaves 27 who need sponsors. As for the teachers, there are currently four being sponsored. 

As a sponsor of course you have the freedom to decide any amount to give and believe me, anything helps!! You would be surprised how far money can go here! Thirty dollars a month (1$ a day) is ideal for a child's sponsorship but continuity is more important than the amount. When you sponsor a child you will implicitly support all children as the money from sponsorship will be spent on food and medical care. A sponsorship provides more than food and medical care. It also demonstrates to the child that they are loved. The Ugandan deaf children are not used to this.

For these awesome teachers, a sponsorship will help ensure that they have a home, food, and will even make it possible for them to use transportation. It is common for them to walk for several hours each day to and from the school. This is difficult under any circumstances, especially on an empty stomach. An ideal amount for a teacher sponsorship is 100$. Of course, a sponsorship for teachers is more expensive. This is a great opportunity for a company, school group or group of friends. If ten people commit to sponsoring a teacher, that is only 10$ a month per person.

For those who wish, there will be opportunity to have contact with the child or teacher you sponsor through letters, emails and more. Another option for helping out is a simple donation to the organization as a whole. Donations can be made at http://www.boanergesdeafinitiative.org/apps/donations/. 

During the next weeks I will blog about and introduce to you the kids and teachers that need sponsorship. I hope this will make you consider to help and support these lovely children and teachers. 

If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me through Facebook or by email at rannah_banana@yahoo.com . Also, for further information visit the BDI website: http://www.boanergesdeafinitiative.org/.  

God Bless.