Seeing Through a New Lens
A story about the joy of discovering the amazing African orphange called Jonathan's House.
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Sara Brown
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Meet Guy!
Meet Guy Blaise Poumale! Guy serves as our site care coordinator, working hard to make sure that life at Jonathan’s House continues to...
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Carter Strand
- Jan 2, 2021
- 2 min
Our Jonathan's House Story
We had the privilege of traveling to CAR in March of 2017 and while we were there, we met some amazing kids. We decided to move forward...
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Sara Brown
- Dec 24, 2020
- 1 min
Joyeux Noel!
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people...You will find a baby...
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robertsonabbey
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Giving time! Join our annual fundraiser: The "Alternative" Gift Fair!
It's that time of year for giving. And let's face it, the saying is true, it IS more fun to give than receive. Giving is just plain fun! ...
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Carter Strand
- May 16, 2020
- 5 min
COVID-19 Effects + Jonathan's House Lunch Program
Like the rest of the world, the people of the Central African Republic are facing trials from the COVID-19 virus.
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robertsonabbey
- Jan 3, 2020
- 1 min
It's the End Hunger Challenge!
According to the 2019 World Hunger Index (see graphic below), the Central African Republic is considered the hungriest country in the...
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Carter Strand
- Oct 29, 2019
- 4 min
Hello Friends of Jonathan’s House
“There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” - J. R. R. Tolkien Since Jonathan’s House Central African Republic (CAR)...
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Carter Strand
- Aug 29, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Updates, oh my!
It's been a busy summer at Jonathan's House for Orphans (JHO). We have spent much time improving the facilities, training the children in...
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Carter Strand
- Jul 7, 2019
- 2 min
July Update - and a new JHO member.
Greetings from Jonathan’s House, Rebecca: I received this photo from Samuel, our orphanage director in the Central African Republic. We...
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Carter Strand
- Jun 25, 2019
- 2 min
Our children...meet them!
Greetings! Many times we talk about the goals we have at Jonathan's House for Orphans. We talk about the efforts being made to help...
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Carter Strand
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
Our children... learn about them!
Greetings! Many times we talk about the goals we have at Jonathan's House for Orphans. We talk about the efforts being made to help...
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Carter Strand
- Mar 5, 2019
- 2 min
Babies. Lots of babies!
Balao (hello) from the Central African Republic! For many months, the staff at our medical clinic in the Central African Clinic has...
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Carter Strand
- Dec 21, 2018
- 4 min
December 2018 Update Letter
Hello friends of Jonathan’s House for Orphans in the Central African Republic, Imagine this…. You’re driving on a red dirt road in the...
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Carter Strand
- Dec 11, 2018
- 1 min
A gift for everyone on your list!
Alternative Gift Fair = The opportunity to donate to specific causes in CAR, as an alternative to the standard gift option for your loved...
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Carter Strand
- Nov 28, 2018
- 2 min
#GivingTuesday...not just for Tuesdays in November anymore!
#GivingTuesday - Today was an opportunity for those with giving in their hearts to contribute easily online. What an amazing movement!...
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Carter Strand
- Nov 2, 2018
- 2 min
Plumpynut Works!
Many of the children that we rescue have extreme malnutrition when we first learn of their situations. Extreme childhood malnutrition is...
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Carter Strand
- Oct 13, 2018
- 2 min
The Hungriest Country in the World
The 2018 Global Hunger Index was released today. Although I am not surprised by the published results, I am disappointed. Once again,...
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Carter Strand
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Who can live at Jonathan's House?
People sometimes ask me how we determine which children are accepted to live at Jonathan’s House for Orphans in CAR. That’s an excellent...
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Carter Strand
- Sep 24, 2018
- 1 min
Full Tummies = Priceless
400+ = the number of students now attending school due in part to the offering of lunch $200 = the cost per day to feed lunch to all of...
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