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The Restore a Child Chairman and Board of Directors join me in remembering, celebrating and honoring the life of a true Christian leader, Dr. Clement Archangelo Mawa, without whom, we could not have done all the work for South Sudan. Dr. Mawa called me last month when he was in India trying to find a medical solution for personal healing. Although he was suffering in a foreign land, he kept connecting me with some of his workers in South Sudan field so that our work could con

We have started a sewing workshop for orphan girls and widows. They are learning how to make clothes and school uniforms, which equips them with practical skills for sustainable income. During their training, we also support them and their children with food and school fees. A new generation of educated Maasai is being born. We continue to operate the guest house, which has become a significant support to the project. The guest house, named Yasmeen Home in honor of the mother

Founder/President Message EMPOWERING DREAMS... IGNITING HOPE Restore a Child is dedicated to transforming the lives of poor and orphaned children around the world. Here is an update of our work in Ukraine and Tanzania where we provide the opportunity to dream and ignite hope. In Ukraine, we focus on building schools for Adventist Conferences (Pastor Vasyl Chopic, President of Ukraine Western Conference and Valentyn Chevchuck, Education Director). Children of the war receive

With some of the 40 orphans and the Director's wife at the home in Surabaya. I slept in the orphanage during my three visits to Indonesia. This small group was most inspiring. Their leaders, Eddie and his wife, are also dedicated to raise these children as youth for Christ. They are always serving their mostly Moslem community. They clean the school and help cook in this home. Eddie teaches them to grow their own food and give Bible studies.

Restore a Child's partnership with YAPI over the past two decades has significantly impacted Indonesia by merging practical assistance with Christian care. Our goal is to raise godly kids. This collaboration has reached vulnerable orphan children and families, offering hope and dignity in communities facing poverty and instability. The presence of caring workers has built trust and fostered spiritual transformation, leading many to become active participants in the local chur

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPITAL We are thrilled about the upcoming donation from Restore a Child. We will restart the work of the mobile clinic to remote villages. Also your donation will help us not to turn any pediatric patients... Just yesterday we had a child named Francis, 17 months old. Her parents had no money, so we provided all the tests and emergency care from Restore a Child fund. Unfortunately, few days later, she succumbed to her severe illness. Thank y

On behalf of Restore a Child, Norma receives a Jamaican Union Conference Award for the relief services provided following Hurricane Melissa. Message from the Founder/President I AM THE RESURRECTION... HOPE RISES AGAIN On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa swept ashore—a Category 5 storm, the strongest ever to grace the coasts of Jamaica. Its winds howled with fury, leaving a destructive mark etched in history, yet also awakening a legacy of resilience. In the western parishe

Pastor Omar and his members who did the packing and shipping. In one week, I will travel with Omar Palmer, Senior Pastor of Palm Spring SDA Church, to personally assess the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Reports describe widespread destruction—homes and churches flattened, schools damaged, and entire communities left without reliable access to clean water, electricity, and basic necessities. While statistics can quantify the scale of the disaster, they ca

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica, leaving thousands of people without access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and education. Restore a Child is responding to this crisis by providing emergency aid and supporting long-term recovery efforts. Our team is working tirelessly to distribute food, rebuild homes, and establish temporary schools. By supporting Restore a Child, you can help make a difference in the lives of those affected by the hurricane. Despite the de

(Above: Norma with the Kuntarafs at Medan Adventist Hospital where Restore a Child built a Pediatric Ward.) Restore a Child responded to some of the 150,000 orphan children left behind after the big Tsunami of December 26, 2004. We built our first home for orphans in Medan. which I've visited three times. With our partners, Drs. Jonathan and Kathleen Kuntaraf, we built 4 training centers and 6 orphanages in the cities of Medan, Manado, Kupang, Jakarta, Surubaya and more. The

Every year across the world, millions of children continue to face dire circumstances. Many are orphaned, neglected, or suffering from illness, and countless lives are lost. The task of reaching and assisting these vulnerable children can often feel overwhelming, Restore a Child was established in response to these endless challenges. For 26 years, and with your generous and faithful support, we have found ways to deliver relief and hope to children who have been abandoned ac

CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO HEAR OUR STUDENTS PLAY "SILENT NIGHT" IN THE MIDST OF THE UKRAINE WAR In a world where adversity can overshadow joy, the teachings of Christ remind us that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but rather a profound state of being that can inspire transformative change. Embracing this peace allows us to confront the challenges around us with compassion, hope and resilience, encouraging us to extend our hands and hearts to those in need—especially

A few orphans we sent to the school Restore a Child built in the refugee Camp in South Sudan. Some stories break your heart: The Adventist School they attended had no roof, no walls, no desks or chairs, no books nor pencils for poor refugee orphans. Education gives dignity. Thank you Donors for helping us give them dignity and and hope for a future. WORLD ORPHANS DAY 2nd SABBATH IN NOVEMBER "ORPHANS LIVES MATTER" 26 years of ministry to Orphans THE CARE OF ORPHANS “The Lord c

I am in the middle at age 10. Because of poverty, this was the first photo of me at Youth Camp meeting in Ajloun, Jordan. Two great youth...