WITH SO MANY ORPHANS IN THE WORLD
... Why focus on the abandoned children in Myanmar?
Poverty is an enormous issue in Myanmar. Many children are given up to orphanage care for financial reasons.
Armed conflict and the military coup of 2021 have left many children in danger and orphaned.
Myanmar is a one of the worst nations for human trafficking in the world. Orphans are at a high risk for trafficking.
WE NEED TO STEP IN AND PROVIDE FOR THOSE THAT...
Can neither provide for, nor represent themselves!OUR STORY
Myanmar is the second largest country in Southeast Asia, with a population of 54 million people. Sadly, its economy is one of the least developed in the world and is suffering the effects of extended isolation and stagnation. More than 13 million people (26% of the population) live below the poverty line. Over 3 million people spend a high percentage of their limited income on food with a restricted diet that does not meet all of their consumption needs. There has also been a civil war happening in the country since 1948, which has left many people in need and many children orphaned.
The orphanage supported by Global Partners in Life, Hope for Myanmar Children, was started in 2010 by a woman named Grace and her husband Run. It is located near Yangon, a large coastal city with a population of 5.3 million people. Most of the children at the orphanage come from Northern Myanmar, where most of the fighting is taking place in the civil war. This war is the longest civil war in the history of mankind. Hope for Myanmar Children provides food, education, and health care for the orphans and staff.
On February 1, 2021, a military coup occurred in Myanmar. In a country that already had 2.8 million people suffering from hunger, this coup has added an additional 3.4 million people to that number. Fuel prices rose 50% across the country and food prices for staples like rice have risen 13% since January 2021. The number of children in need is growing dramatically in the country and we are grateful to have a way to help Grace and Run.
The Orphanage
The Hope for Myanmar Children was started in 2010. Grace and her husband named Run have three biological children that live at the orphanage also. Most of the children have come from the northern part of the country where most of the fighting is taking place due to the longest civil war in the history of mankind. The orphanage is located near Yangon, a large coastal city.
With so many children living in the orphanage, there is a constant and wide range of needs to be met. We are thankful that Global Partners In Life has been able to fund numerous ways to help. Find out how you can help support these on-going needs.
Facts & Numbers
ABOUT THE ORPHANAGE
Challenges
& UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES
LEARN HOW YOU CAN
Make a DifferenceThere are a few unique circumstances that come into play when we provide for the children. The first one is the exchange rate. With the exchange rate as it is between the USA and Myanmar, our money goes further in Myanmar. That means when we want to purchase a pair of eyeglasses, we can buy it for less in Myanmar than we can in America.
Another circumstance is the airlines and their rules. You have to keep your luggage under a certain size and weight or pay a penalty, and it is difficult to travel with large items like crutches and wheelchairs.
In summary, it is more cost effective, and easier, to travel with cash for purchasing the items we need once we arrive in the countries where we serve. Please consider making a financial contribution to Global Partners in Life. You can have a huge impact on the lives of several truly needy children and widows.
Medical Expenses
PER PROCEDURE
- Eye Glasses – $150/child
- Preventative medical supplies (gloves, masks, vitamins, hand sanitizers, etc.) – $300
Housing Expenses
PER CHILD/PER MONTH
- Food & Meals – $30
- Rent – $300
- Electricity – $150
- Christmas Celebration – $20
- Maintenance – $20
- Orphanage Helper – $150
Educational Expenses
VARIOUS EXPENSES
- School Books, Pencils & Lunch – $150/month
- School Uniform, Bags and Umbrella – $875/year
- School Teacher – $35/child/month (average)
- Slippers – $300/year
Future Plans
PROJECTS
- Land and house for boys dorm – $40,000
- Land and house for girls dorm – $40,000
- Van for Orphanage – $20,000
There are a few unique circumstances that come into play when we provide for the children. The first one is the exchange rate. With the exchange rate as it is between the USA and China, our money goes further in China. That means when we want to purchase a wheelchair, we can buy it for less in China than we can in America.
Another circumstance is the airlines and their rules. You have to keep your luggage under a certain size and weight or pay a penalty, and it is difficult to travel with large items like crutches and wheelchairs.
In summary, it is more cost effective, and easier, to travel with cash for purchasing the items we need once we arrive in the countries where we serve. Please consider making a financial contribution to Global Partners in Life. You can have a huge impact on the lives of several truly needy children and widows.
Medical Expenses
Per Procedure
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Heart Surgery (Hole In The Heart) – $29,500
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Eye Surgery To Restore Vision – $25,000
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Cleft Palate Surgery – $2,100
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Spina Bifida Surgery – $2,100
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Cataract Surgery – $2,100
Medical Expenses
Per Child/Per Month
- Food & Meals – $85
- Infant Formula & Milk – $184
- Clothing – $12
- Cleaning Supplies & Toiletries – $30
Medical Expenses
Per Child/Per Year
- School Fees, Books, & Lunches – $540
- School Supplies – $164
- School Uniforms (Summer & Winter) – $75
Medical Expenses
Per Worker/Per Month
- School Tutor – $440
- Physical Therapist – $660
- Orphanage Worker – $410
Give
Every Dollar Helps
Your donation can help change the lives of the children and widows across the world. Global Partners In Life is a 501(C) (3) organization, so your contributions are 100% tax deductible. You may contact us at P.O. Box 3782, Peachtree City, GA 30269 or by sending an email.
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