Whilst I was staying in Luxor me and my dad visited the local orphanage Sunshine International. Like many Muslim countries, in Egypt there is still a massive stigma on sex outside wedlock. Obviously this still takes place and women become pregnant outside of marrige. Due to the humiliation of the circumstances, when the child is born it is immediately abandoned and forgotten about.
Before only 10 years ago most of these children would have been left on the streets to die. But because of the amazing work of British volunteers, Sunshine International was born. Sunshine International is an orphange that houses over 70 children and young people ranging from just a few hours old to mid teens. Without this orphanage the future for these children and young people would be unlikely.
After visiting the orphanage myself and meeting the magnificent children that call it home I can't get it out of my head. It's amazing what a few caring people can do. Save lives!
Please visit the site yourself and learn more about the work that goes on - here
If you would like to make a donation then that would be amazing! - justgiving
posted by Thomas @ 9:44 PM
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