Learning is the only way out of poverty..
Dear Frens,
Every bit of effort we do makes a difference to the lives of others who have much less than we do.
Often its a co-ordinated effort of a few parties just like any project we put together at work. It all starts with an idea and then the will of each individual to do their part however small to bring it to fruition.
For Christmas last year, we managed to set up a computer lab for orphans at Rosline Orphanage in Kupang, West Timor.
None of these children at the orphanage would have seen a better life after the strife if not for the bravery of the founders of Rosline Orphanage, Budi and his wife Peggy.
Given an empty room, we suggested a computer lab as it would really benefit the kids as the orphanage could run the laptops with the power generators they had.
Education is a way out of poverty. Laptops that are 'too slow' for affluent Singapore, have now got a new lease of life. It's fantastic that we are able to recycle and benefit others just because we are so blessed that we can.It takes but a small bit of effort and friends of project kyrie have come through again and made this possible.
We would like to thank donors of the 12 laptops and to Holy Family RCIY for takng on this mission to set up the laptops, set up the lab and teach the kids computer skills. They had a great time and it was a good learning experience for both our Singaporean youths and for the children. We are also very grateful to Pat and Elaine for responding to our emails for all the educational CDs and tapes that were given to the children.
And to all friends of project kyrie who kept a look out for all the hardware and software neededand by forwarding emails to their friends to get what is needed to make this project successful. We thank you and the children also thank you.
The next project for the orphanage that we will undertake is to paint some colourful murals in the orphanage to make the place bright, cheerful and full of hope. Anyone who is interested to participate be it to paint or provide the paints, do let us know.
God Bless,
Mill
'Remember that the axis of perfection is charity; whoever lives centered in charity lives in God, because God is charity, as the Apostles said.' - Saint Padre Pio (1887-1968)
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