On March 20th, we published a post about Cyclone Freddy and the current needs of the orphanage. One of the major needs listed was $40,000 to build a new boy’s dorm. The current dorm had water damage, would flood when it stormed, and more room was needed to house all of the boys. OUR PRAYERS […]
The El-Shaddaih Orphanage has welcomed 4 new children into its arms. Blessings (the orphanage director) was contacted by social welfare of Salima and 4 children were brought to the orphanage. The children had been abandoned by their parents and without food for quite a few days. Although food is scarce everywhere in Malawi, these children […]
Cyclone Freddy, the longest lasting storm of its kind, made landfall for the second time in a two-week period in southeastern Africa. Today we read that it has claimed 400 precious lives in Malawi and more in Mozambique. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers, friends and family search through the collapsed mud/brick […]
El-Shaddiah Orphanage Update I thought it was a good time to update you all on what is going on at the El-Shaddaih Orphanage in Malawi. Much like the USA is in turmoil, the country of Malawi is in turmoil too. A couple of things; Blessings called us a week ago and was more upset than […]
I just checked the weather in Malawi on my weather app. Trusty device. I can know how it feels 10,000 miles away in less than 5 seconds. 74 degrees, clear with periodic clouds, a steady breeze and no chance of rain. If one looked at the forecast today, they might say, “What beautiful weather, sounds […]
There is once again a need at the orphanage! There are actually so many needs, but we are going to talk about the one that is most currently pressing. Going back to our last post, we updated everyone on the floods that were devastating Malawai. The orphanage was not spared from the devastation of the […]
Salima Malawi, the home of our beautiful El-Shaddaih Orphanage, has been declared a National State of Emergency By: Josie Ehlers One day, as Papa John (my dad) and orphanage directors, Joel and Blessings Nyasulu, toured around the orphanage compound talking and discussing strategies, children and The Lord; I found myself the participant […]
Have a Purpose in Your Life! It’s been nearly six years since I took my first trip to Malawi to visit the El-Shaddaih Orphanage (ESO). The time has passed quickly, yet, I honestly can’t think of a better circumstance in my life that has shown the desire of God to work through ordinary people to […]
Grandma & her 6 grandchildren A few months ago, after receiving a call from Social Welfare, Blessings made a trip to a village an hour away to find a grandmother caring for six grandchildren. Their mother had died after giving birth to twins, and one twin was very malnourished. The oldest child (9 years old) […]
Has your child ever put razor wire on their Christmas list? If you follow The El-Shaddaih Orphanage on Facebook, you are no doubt aware that life and its basic needs are a daily struggle there in the village of Salima, Malawi. Food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare are scarcely available to most families. When you visit, […]
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