Praying for Education

The last 18 months haven\’t looked normal for anyone, and changes have come from every side. One of the most significant changes we\’ve seen has been to our education system. Most schools, not only in the United States but all over the world, were educating their students virtually last year. As we see things improve and return to a semi-normal state here in the U.S., many of the countries that we support are still dealing with significant changes regarding how children are educated.

As we quickly approach \”back to school\” season here in the US, we want to update you on what that looks like this year in the countries that Raising Kids supports. 

Our friends in Cambodia have seen quite a spike in COVID cases these last few months. Because of the rising number of cases, many provinces and borders have been closed. The schools were closed for most of the 2020-2021 school year. The students learned virtually through lessons on televisions. We were hopeful that things would turn around in Cambodia this summer, but their government isn’t allowing schools to open. When the students return to school, they will continue learning from home. The house parents and caregivers do the best they can to supplement their education, while the students will continue to receive lessons through the televisions. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, we are praising God that our children and staff remain healthy and safe.

The Charity Children\’s home staff in Myanmar have gone through some major hurdles this past year and have purposely stepped up to educate the kids. On top of COVID closing their schools last year, they\’re currently under military rule that\’s been in effect since February of this year. These things have affected their abilities to travel, the price of essential goods, and their safety and sense of security. Thank God they have been protected and provided for in the midst of this! This upcoming school year will look very similar to last year’s. All of the current 177 children will be schooling at home again. Although everyone has been told to send their children to school, the house parents have decided that it would be safer for the children to remain at the children\’s home until things settle down in the community. Last year they successfully opened a new library on the campus, which will again be a great asset for learning from home.

The children at Mendies Haven in Nepal recently finished up their school year, which they spent learning at home on individual computers. All of the students did very well even through the challenges they faced, and they are anxious to get back into the school building. Since they just began their summer break, it is still unclear whether the government will allow schools to open for the next school term or not.

Please be praying for these countries and the children affected by not being able to go to school. Continue to pray for their safety and health and that God would provide a hedge of protection around them. The houseparents and caregivers need prayers for strength and that God would equip them to teach the children under their care.

We have faith that our God is in control despite the current circumstances and will do amazing things this school year.