By Alka Subramanian | Executive Director/Founder
The Power of Love team would like to wish you a happy holiday season and express thanks for your caring, encouragement, and support throughout the year. 2016 was an extraordinary year for children and families in our “Safe Park” program which is free and open to all children in the community. With your help, we could provide a safe and happy environment for orphans and vulnerable children to learn and play. Today we have 760 children enrolled and about 70 children participate each week. "Safe Park" activities provide a sense of wellbeing and inclusion as all participants, irrespective of their HIV status, interact and play educational games. In addition, our nurse assesses the children’s mental and physical development, and signs, if any, of trauma, grief, and abuse. If needed the Nurse counsels the family and provides advice regarding next steps.
Plans for 2017: We are raising funds to expand our “Safe Park” program to a new community. We have identified two communities that have at least 750 children who could benefit from a “Safe Park” in their neighborhood.
Our holiday treat for you: Please take a moment to enjoy this short video, that showcases two little girls learning to dance with older kids at one of our “Safe Park” activities last summer. We are sure this video will brighten your day.
Sending a giant wave of love and best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
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