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Ian Anand Forber Pratt presents at OP Jindal Global University
November 18, 2016 --- Ian Anand Forber Pratt's lecture spoke about the field of Alternative Care in India and the transition from a reliance on orphanages (institutions) to one on family based care.
Memories of the first Shoe Mission
November 4, 2016 --- The first boots we ever gave to orphans in Moldova were warm and functional but far from fashionable. They looked like army boots and the kids were saying the same thing to us, only our translators were not telling us that part – perhaps to not hurt our feelings...
The Power of One Pair of Winter Boots
October 24, 2016 --- The Republic of Moldova is a country with harsh winters, especially for the poor. Thick coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and insulated boots are a necessity for anyone to go outside.....
Serve. Love. Give. Go.
October 4, 2016 --- The picture of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples in the Gospel of John is the most beautiful expression of servanthood. Leadership and management seminars alike, teach this successful model of leadership...
CERI-India liaison between US Embassy and American citizens in need
October 3, 2016 --- CERI India National Program Director, Ian Anand Forber Pratt joined fellow Community Liaison Volunteers (CLV) from India and Bhutan at a meeting in New Delhi.
CERI Academic Support Fund Helps Moldovan Youth Pursue their Dreams
September 28, 2016 --- For the past three years, the CERI Academic Support Fund has been providing financial assistance to disadvantaged young adults in Moldova as they pursue their higher education goals. CERI staff met once again to review applications for educational grants.
CERI-India joins a State Resource Centre planning meeting
September 26, 2016 --- Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children represented at a State Resource Centre planning meeting of high-level select state government officials, UNICEF, Save the Children and civil society representatives.
Vacation Bible School, Criuleni 2016
September 22, 2016 --- The CERI Moldova staff had 5 intense days of VBS serving the Criuleni community and their children, with a total of 160 participants.
The Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children, India trains Directors from the Don Bosco National Forum for Youth at Risk
August 2, 2016 --- On July 20, The Centre for Excellence in Alternative Care for Children organized a training session for regional directors of the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk program. The training session’s main focus was on the concept of alternative care for the youth of India.
Vacation Bible School, Vulcanesti 2016
July 15, 2016 --- CERI Moldova staff organized a Jungle Safari-themed Vacation Bible School event the week of June 6-10, 2016 in the Vulcanesti village, Nisporeni region. The community stands out due to it being a 95% Roma community, with skyrocketing unemployment rates and very low school enrollment rates.