Visiting New Mexico

Thanks to her sponsor, Anna in New Mexico has a warm winter coat that she is so proud of. Children, Incorporated staff members Ron Carter (pictured), and Emily Halata are visiting eight programs in New Mexico, training the coordinators and witnessing first-hand the benefits sponsorship provides for the children on our program.

Entrenched in Bambu

No need for alarms in Bambu. At 5 o’ clock sharp I am awoken by the crow of a very persistent rooster, keen on making sure I can’t fall back asleep before the sun comes up. Luckily, everyone else in the family is already up and getting breakfast together, so within 15 minutes of my rude awakening I am enjoying a substantial breakfast of fried Juka, a type of root, eggs and of course, rice and beans. After...

Bambu, Continued

The engine groans to a halt, signaling for people to begin filing down the aisle and out onto the gravel road. As the bus surges forward again to make its 5:30 stop in Suretka, you can look down a hill on the opposite side of the road and see the elementary school of Bambu. It is a wide, single-story building with green cement walls and a tin roof. Extending out from the main structure is an awning of sorts to cover the...

Collaborating to Better Serve Children and Familie...

Today, we’re taking a closer look at Children, Incorporated’s presence and partnerships in Brazil thanks to guest posts from Kelsi Ramdeo, CI Director of Programs and Partnerships, who recently traveled there. Follow along in this special journey of providing new and improved opportunities to those who need it most. Children, Incorporated is working in Lages, Brazil to support hard-working families that...