Boxes to the troops - we have sent several boxes of goodies to our troops serving our country

School supplies - we helped to gather school supplies for our local school to help those children in need

Gifts to the nursing home - we have helped to supply our local nursing home with necessary items and fun gifts

World Vision Update -  

We just sent Jugers a Flight Discovery Kit to send him back to school on a high note.  He received an annual update:

Jugers has 2 brothers and was promoted to 4th grade.  He is currently being treated for kidney problems.  World Vision has helped his community with School Hygiene and Quality Education.  Last year he learned about obedience and honesty.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JUGERS:

He wakes up at 7am and had dairy for breakfast.  He walkes to school that is 20 minutes away.  School starts at 8am and ends at noon.  His classes at school are: Art, Maths, and Language.  He likes to play football and hide and seek.  He completes his homework from 5pm to 6pm and goes to bed at 9pm.  Summer vacation is from June 15 until September 15.  During this vacation he goes to visit family and plays with his friends.

Some of the things that have been accomplished in Albania during 2010:

• Christian Commitments - Our team in Tirana ADP, has developed good relationships with churches in both of the areas where we work.  We see our partnership with the church as key to learn and be encouraged as we serve our communities for the glory of God!

• Bringing Christmas back to Albania  Some 300 children from Bathore area, participated in this program with songs, dancing, poetry, which was organized with the local church of Bathore.

• Education - Thanks to our education project World Vision worked with teachers, schools and communities to improve their learning outcomes, to achieve quality education for all children, to build confidence and to empower children and youth through value-based skills.

World Vision Albania

World Vision Albania is dedicated to investing in children and their development so they can fulfill their God given call!   World Vision understand that child-focused development starts with the recognition that children are the future of any family, community and nation.

Prayer and Praise

Please pray for - The protection and well-being of Albania's vulnerable populations, including women, children, and ethnic Roma
Albania's main political parties to engage in constructive dialogue for the betterment of the country.

Join us in praising God for the positive changes that Albania experienced in 2009, including NATO membership.

Taken from Community News - a sponsorship newsletter from World Vision