Albania Without Orphans
AWO is a call to end orphanhood in Albania
by transforming lives, communities and society.
Why
In 2019, the best estimates show there are more than 1 billion children living at risk world wide.
In Albania, each year approximately 1000 new children are identified as needing protection.
By orphan we understand any child who:
The Church worldwide is uniquely positioned to advance collaboration across government, business, faiths, and other spheres of influence towards the vision of a world without orphaned and vulnerable children.
In Albania the Church is responding to the call to reflect God`s heart for orphans, building collaboration toward societal change that leaves no child without a family.
"God is a father to the fatherless [...]
and places the lonely in families"
- Psalm 68:5-6
Who We Are
Albania Without Orphans (AWO)
is part of a global Christian movement
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AWO is a joined effort from a wide array of organizations, churches, and individuals who are working together through informal partnership.
The vision is to see Albania as a place where every child is cared for in a safe and loving family, and where every child reaches their God-given potential.
Our mission is to call the Church to prayer and action, and to facilitate collaboration in finding solutions for orphans in Albania.
WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR US
We are convinced that:
Every child has inherent value and an unconditional right to holistic development.
A healthy family is the best environment for a child to develop and thrive.
The Church is called to care for the orphan and is a key actor in the local and global effort to end orphan hood.
Collaboration is required to transfer these core values across societies and see transformation occur both nationally and globally.
HOw We Work
As AWO team develops action plans, with follow a 3 fold strategy:
Activate - mobilizing individuals and partners to bring about change through:
prayer – monthly prayer time
action – Orphan Sunday
Connect - building collaborative networks in which participants share and learn from one another
- Day Centers and Private Orphanage Leaders
- Adoptive and Foster Care Parents
Equip - providing access to ideas, training and practical tools
- Alternative Care Legislation and Strategy
- Trauma Informed Care
- Web Ressources for AWO Members
Orphan Sunday
November 7, 2021
On ORPHAN SUNDAY christians around the globe celebrate the love of the God who defends the cause of the fatherless and calls us to do the same.
This year, Orphan Sunday will happen for the second time in Albania, rallying individuals and churches to BE THE LIGHT for orphans and foster children.
Commit to PRAY, SHARE THE MESSAGE or ORGANISE an event or a project with your church.
Contact
AWO is grateful for the collaboration of many individuals and organizations in Albania.
As we engage with those serving the global Church, AWO initiative is coordinated by:
Alfred & Prenda Zefi
(Hope for the World - Shkodra)
Bob & Cathy Watanabee
(Bethany Sherbimet Sociale)
Sylvain & Ruth Vergnon
(Alo!Mik Foundation)
Have a question, feedback, or would simply like to get
in touch with someone? We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
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