There are two posts today. China is experiencing some of the worst weather conditions currently than they have seen in 50 years. Most areas north of the Yangtze River are prepared for harsh winter conditions, but the areas to the south are having it pretty rough. Particularly those affected are the poor in outlaying villages, and those children in orphanages. Half the Sky is an organization that brings much needed supplies, clothing, diapers, blankets, nannies, etc. to China's numerous orphanages. In many provinces, there are 'Half the Sky" orphanages where the standard of care has risen with the additions of heat, laundry facilities, clean water, more staff, better nutrition, and medical care. Those adopting from one of these SWI's many times find their child has no developmental delays and is growing adequately for their age. They are a wonderful foundation. The last few days, Half the Sky has issued a cry for help....for those orphanages effected by the harsh winter weather. Many are without power, many have no water, the orphanage workers cannot come to work because of ice and snow, and the temperatures are dropping. Food is growing scarce as the roads are impassable, and food prices have almost tripled because of lack of supply. Here is the latest update on known orphanages and their conditions. Click here.
For example, in Nanchang,(where we picked up Katie), the city orphanage which is considered "state of the art" has intermittent power and the generator for heat isn't working.At times there are up to 500 children staying here. For an idea of how many orphanages are affected here is a map just of Jiangxi Province where Katie is from. You will see just the SWI's open to international adoption. Click here We don't have any info from Katie's orphanage....but please realize, some of these that are now cold and hungry and in blackouts are waiting for their families to come get them, and travel is delayed. These are people's children. These are God's children. Please pray for supplies to get through, the weather to subside long enough to allow this, and that those with medical conditions would get proper treatment. The little people living inside the walls of these orphanages are the ones that are suffering right now. My heart is breaking for these who can't help themselves!
Do you see the two cute little girls in the picture? That is Katie and Emma. We met at the zoo. Emma is from Nankang SWI just south of Taihe where Katie is from. She was adopted two months after Katie, through the same agency. Small world huh?
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