SALVATIONIST.CA/INTERNATIONAL-DEVELOPMENT
GLOBALLINK TERRITORIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN CANADA AND BERMUDA
The Brighter Futu
res Children’s Sp
onsorship Progra
MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE
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he desire to care for children in all situations has always been the focus of the Brighter Futures Children’s Sponsorship Program. And for several years now we have been able to work alongside the India Central Territory in supporting two children’s homes. For many reasons, children find themselves in the care of The Salvation Army. When they arrive at the hostel they are provided with a warm welcome and embraced with love and care. Recognizing the profound impact of a caring and nurturing environment in a child’s development, the hostels aim to ensure each child within their care is given the opportunity to grow and flourish into capable young men and women who will not only dream but achieve
SUMMER 2024
m in India Centr
al Territory.
By Major Heather Matondo
their dreams and become an active and contributing member of their community. Devesh* is 14 years old and has been in the care of The Salvation Army Boys home. He comes from a family of four. Before coming to the hostel, Devesh and his family would often sleep on the streets because they did not have a home. Because of this he rarely attended school. Since arriving at the hostel, he has a place to sleep at night, is eating nutritious meals every day and is regularly attending school and getting extra help from a tutor. Devesh says he is thankful for the opportunity to stay at the hostel and is, “especially thankful for a bed to sleep in and the opportunity to attend school.” Continued on page 2