AIDS Orphans Scholarship Grants

Operation Blessing Nigeria continues to respond to the need of the under privileged in and around Nigeria as it blessed AIDS orphans on 17 December 2003 in Jos, Plateau State. Prior to Christmas, OB provided seven AIDS orphans with scholarship grants and also organized a party for 42 of them. This cost OB about $1,000.00. These are children who either dropped out of school for lack of support or could not attend school though they have been offered admission.

During the party, the children were so overwhelmed. Their joy was manifested as they read some heart-touching poems and presented a drama sketch showing God as their sufficiency. Justina, one of the beneficiaries said, "Thank you CBN. You have helped us celebrate our Christmas. I am happy that I will now continue with my schooling. Thank you CBN."

Mrs. Mavira and Anna, staff of Almannah Rescue Mission with whom CBN is partnering, expressed their appreciation to CBN/Operation Blessing for the love. Mrs. Mavira said, "We are grateful to you. Initially we did not know what we were going to give these children at least to help them have a form of Christmas celebration. But today through you CBN, God in His infinite mercy has relieved us of our predicament. May God reward you. We assure you that the seven children you have supported will be in school come January 2004.

In the same vein, OB presented blankets to 40 orphans and medical supplies worth $150.00 to help in the treatment of the children.