This child is drinking pure water thanks to generous CHI donors.

By Sharin Moznett

So much of the tragedy that exists in India grows out of poverty and a simple lack of sufficient food. This problem grows even greater when a poor woman becomes pregnant. She cannot get enough food to properly nourish herself and her growing baby. Many perish before reaching their first birthday, while others are mentally delayed or physically impaired. Our partner agency in India, Mission to the Nations, has taken a proactive stance and implemented a Mother and Child Program, which gives the poorest pregnant women food, vitamins, iron, and medicine at regular prenatal clinics. Consequently, babies will be born stronger and healthier. Mothers will be in better health and strength too. It cost only $150 for a pregnant woman to receive 10 months of health care (two months post natal care included).

Filthy pond water is used by many Indian villagers for drinking and food preparation because it’s all they have. The result is disease and death of many—especially the children. Something very special that adoptive parents can do is donate a village well in a loved one’s honor or memory. It costs $450 to drill the well and install a cement base and strong pump. A plaque will be installed which indicates honoree and donor. When you receive a photo of YOUR well showing the plaque and some of the beneficiary villagers, what you have given becomes so very real to you.
Anyone who has ever adopted is deeply touched by the pain and poverty of their child’s birth land and really wants to help in some way. Many of those left behind are living in the children’s homes operated by our partner agency in India, Mission to the Nations. These children cannot be adopted because they have a relative—parent, grandparent—who won’t sign relinquishment documents. But that relative is also unable to support and care for the child, so these children are offered a place to live, good food, medical care, and education. Each one of these children needs a sponsor to provide his/her support, but many do not have any one.

Quite an attachment grows between sponsor and child down through the years as letters and photos are exchanged. More sponsors and general donations to provide for those left behind are sought. Contact Sharin Moznett if you'd like to help.

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