International Orphan Care

With thousands of children being orphaned every day, the need is great. Several tactics must be considered in order to meet the needs of every one of the 150 million orphaned children in the world. In the United States, the severity of the problem may seem distant and the solution to the problem unattainable. but whether through adoption or other means, every child can be cared for.

Although adoption is the ideal model to consider in caring for orphaned children, other solutions must be addressed because some countries do not allow international adoptions. In these countries adoption should be promoted within local churches. However, our responsibility and commitment should not end here. There is more that we can do as a church body in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to reach these children as well.

Several models currently exist in the international community and in Christian aid organizations to help orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC’s). Each of these models would allow involved individuals to be involved personally through prayer, resources, and time in supporting orphaned children.

1. Child sponsorship
2. “Adopting” an orphanage
3. Community Orphan Trusts
4. Enslaved Children

Check back over the next week as we highlight these 4 areas and ways you can directly be involved.