An orphan is a child that has lost his or her parents.

Causes

Sometimes parents get sick and die while their child or children are still young, and if no close relatives take care of them, if they cannot or will not do so, they are normally raised in anorphanage. When several children, brothers or sisters are left orphaned they are normally split up; one child going to one family or one child going to a foster family while another may stay in the orphanage. This can be a very bad experience for the children who don’t want to be divided.

Sometimes parents may not have jobs or money and abandon their children because they cannot afford to bring them up. The parents may feel that if someone else brings them up they may have a better future in the long run.

Helping the orphans

In many poor countries orphans are often seen wondering about begging for money and food; many may not be going to school. Not much organised help exists for them in poor countries.

But in richer countries many organisations and institutions help the orphans and work to help parents when they are sick or very poor so they don't abandon their children. Organisations such as churches and community services assist them.

We Can Make A Difference

We are a Canadian family that came to Mexico in 2006, with the purpose of helping children and women in need. We were impacted and still are with two scriptures from the Bible. One it is found in the book of Galatians 2:10 "do not forget the poor" and James 1:27 "to look after orphans and widows in their distress". We feel honored that we can serve these precious people. We invite you to join us in this journey, whether coming here to be part of the team or to help us with ways that allows us to continue this kind of work.

Ways To Help

1. Keep us in your prayers

2. Come visit (short or long term, we need you here. "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" Luke 10:2)

3. Sending money to contribute with the work.

If you are interested in any of this ways to be a part of this mission please email us @ galatas210@gmail.com