Preparations are underway for this summer's trip for Knowing Hope and the excitement is building! We've been asked to go to places we have never been before, as well as to return to the familiar places that we love. Dr Bruce Perry recently spoke at the
22nd annual International Trauma Conference, giving lots of cutting edge thoughts to present to orphanage staff and caregivers. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to hear him speak and participate in something which puts the needs of traumatized children first. I am working on powerpoint presentations which will be translated into Chinese to use when educating the staff in 2 different province wide trainings. It is exciting to think about staff from orphanages around 2 different provinces learning about how to best help the children in their care.
Collection of items has started: bumbo seats, beanbag seats, therapy materials...things that foster mothers and orphanage caregivers are just desperate to have and to use for their kids. Any donations of these items are so greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.
Thank you for helping us to bring hope to the children of Guangxi and Hubei!
