The day before moving into Christian Life Centre children’s home in South Africa, 13-year-old Grace* was forced to trade herself for food.

At a young age, Grace and her siblings were orphaned, leaving her in charge of their care. But Grace had no way to provide for them and resorted to prostitution as a way to meet their basic needs.

Fortunately, Christian Life Centre offered Grace and her siblings a new future through the World Orphans partner children’s home.

Though it was difficult for her to trust her caregivers in the beginning, Grace has found a new home and a loving family.

For the first time in her life, Grace has the opportunity to have a real childhood and dream about her future.

*Name changed to protect the child’s identity

Download Grace’s Ornament of Hope (PDF)

Thousands of children like Grace are receiving help from our partner churches in 14 different countries. But without the support of our generous donors, these projects could not survive.

This holiday season, World Orphans needs 300 individuals or families who will commit to giving $33 a month to help children like Grace and others that you will learn about during these 33 days. Will you help World Orphans give the gift of hope to these children?

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One Response to “She used to sell her body for food, now Grace fed & loved by foster parents”

1. jessah gomez says:

   December 20, 2010 at 10:58 pm

   as an orphan myself i was so glad that there are still people out there not just think about them – us, but would not hesitate to dole out monetary support so this orphans can have the opportunity to taste a real family they can call their own. i too did long for that…