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Project Ruth Celebrates Four Years of Excellence
June 22, 2016 --- CERI and Project Ruth marked their fourth year in partnership, operating Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Ferentari district in Bucharest. Since 2012, the two organizations have worked to empower the Roma community through counseling, employment and vocational training. In its fourth year, the program exceeded its goals in nearly all of its five service areas!
Updates From The Field: CERI Moldova Summer Camps
June 10, 2016 --- CERI Moldova just finished hosting a Jungle Safari-themed summer Vacation Bible School for the children in the roma community in the village of Vulcănești. The camp featured fun games, art activities for the kids, and plenty of opportunities to learn about Jesus!
CERI National Director in India Conducts Government Training
May 16, 2016 --- During the month of March, CERI’s National Program Director – Ian Anand Forber-Pratt – trained the Government of a state of 91+ million people in Eastern India on how to implement foster care in their region.
CERI Expands to India
May 13, 2016 --- The Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children announced its commitment to strengthen family-based care for millions of children in India.
Food Security Program Nourishes Bodies & Minds
In villages across Sri Lanka, many mothers struggle with the harsh reality that they are unable to provide healthy food for their children to eat. Many are either too poor to put food on the table consistently, or they don’t know what healthy food is and how nutrition impacts the bodies and minds of their growing children. Children who grow up malnourished are more likely to struggle with illnesses and developmental delays, leading to more medical issues as they get older.
CERI Shoes Became an Orphan's Inspiration
During a bumpy ride in the van, jostled around by traffic, dodging potholes, Dima told me he had grown up in Orphanage #2. This used to be the largest orphanage in Moldova filled with children from the city living a cold, harsh, unforgiving existence. Kids who stay at Orphanage #2 learned survival...
Message from President & CEO, Kevin C. Dinnin
Almost 17 years ago to the day in February 1998, I was traveling with CERI in Chisinau, Moldova visiting the orphanages and foster families in the area. On a bitter cold snowy day as I walked through town, a young girl approached me begging for money… not an uncommon occurrence in this poverty-stricken country.
A Place to Call Home
“We could survive on biscuits when there was nothing else to eat,” said Mithuja’s grandmother. “CERI cared for us and never left our side. They kept us in a safe place until the flood receded and offered groceries and medicine. They built a shelter for us.”
Healing from the inside out
Cristina was born in Moldova, the youngest sibling of four older brothers. Her mother was addicted to alcohol and became increasingly violent and abusive as her drinking worsened. She brutally beat Cristina, while her father did nothing to protect her. Her father neglected Cristina and her brothers, staying away from home as much as possible to avoid the harsh reality that his family was suffering.
Winter Boot Mission 2015 a SUCCESS
Thanks to the compassion & generosity of our volunteers and donors, the Winter Shoe Mission was a success!
Check out a few memorable moments from this year's trip, and like us on Facebook for more photos.