Manufui Orphanage
You may recall back in April this year, we performed at the Foster Parents Indonesia (FPI) annual High Tea Charity event (if not, click here to jog your memory). We love supporting charity events, especially when they hit home, and this event always brings us to tears.
We have had the opportunity to perform at this charity event year after year, and this time 'round we decided to take our support one step further to make a difference, and officially become sponsors.
We're excited to announce that Foster Parents Indonesia (FPI) has appointed us to support the children of Manufui Orphanage in West Timor. Hopefully, with our support, we will be able to help feed, educate, clothe and maintain a healthy life for many children.
About Manufui Orphanage
In the Manufui Orphanage itself, more than 60 children are ranging from ages 4-17 years old. Many of the children living in this orphanage have come from extremely poor families who simply cannot afford to keep them. They are brought to the orphanage in the hope of a better life. Most of the children originally come from very rural villages where there is no local school, no water supply and no employment hence making it very challenging to raise and educate a child. Some of the children living there are orphans or have been disowned by their families or by a single parent who cannot support them.
About Foster Parents Indonesia Inc
The Drouin Rotary has done an exceptional write up on what FPI do, and how they operate. Below is a snippet of their article.
"Foster Parents Indonesia Inc. (FPI) are an Australian not for profit organisation working to raise funds for the education and well-being of Indonesian children living in poverty. Totally volunteer run, FPI assists orphanages housing more than 600 children and they regularly donate to special projects involving Indonesian children and their communities. The aims of FPI are to provide education and a safe and healthy environment for children in Indonesian orphanages and to also provide funds for special projects."
$1 from every item sold from our online store will be donated to Manufui Orphanage in West Timor.
To encourage further support, part proceeds from our online store will be going directly to the Manufui Orphanage. If you would like to help in supporting this great cause, you can also make donations by clicking the 'Donate' button at the bottom of our online store.
Together we can all make a difference.
Peace Lestari x
Photos from the Manufui Orphanage taken by FPI