Annie Dawson's Children Orphanage
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Hi there,
My name is Amber. I am an ER, Forensic Nurse, and Sexual Assault nurse examiner in Wichita, Kansas. Recently, I traveled to Kingston, Jamaica to volunteer in a girl's orphanage as a caregiver or as Ms.Ivaline Nickie (the director) and the girls calls us their"Aunties."
Ms.Ivaline Nickie, a social worker, runs the "Annie Dawson Children's home." 14 girls reside at her home, ages 5-12, and one teenager. Each of these girls have experienced trauma and are survivors from child abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional), neglect, or human trafficking. Some of the girls have medical conditions including HIV/AIDS. Although these girls have experienced adversity, they have smiles on their face and love to sing and dance!
Normally, the girls attend summer school. I was lucky enough to visit the girl's during holiday Jamaica's Emancipation/Indepence week and spent time with them during August 3-August 7th, 2015.
Here is a picture of the girl's coloring/ designing their bags:
Here is a picture of the girl's creating bracelets:
They loved the bubbles!
They are so proud of their creations!
These sweet girls were so thankful and loving. While I was visiting, one of their fold up tables that is used for meals, to complete school work and other activites broke. Now, the girls have one small table and the girls have to share chairs. The chairs that are in the home are damaged and there are not enough for each child.
I am a witness to Ms. Ivaline Nickie's loving care for these girls. Ms.Ivaline Nickie and the aunties put thier heart and soul in loving and addressing each girl's need. I would like to gift Annie Dawson's children home with a cafeteria table or at least a very strong table and a chair for each child.
"Auntie, a picture of us now, me and you."
Please help me in sending this gift. Any extra donations will be used to send school supplies.Thank you for all your support and love.
My name is Amber. I am an ER, Forensic Nurse, and Sexual Assault nurse examiner in Wichita, Kansas. Recently, I traveled to Kingston, Jamaica to volunteer in a girl's orphanage as a caregiver or as Ms.Ivaline Nickie (the director) and the girls calls us their"Aunties."
Ms.Ivaline Nickie, a social worker, runs the "Annie Dawson Children's home." 14 girls reside at her home, ages 5-12, and one teenager. Each of these girls have experienced trauma and are survivors from child abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional), neglect, or human trafficking. Some of the girls have medical conditions including HIV/AIDS. Although these girls have experienced adversity, they have smiles on their face and love to sing and dance!
Normally, the girls attend summer school. I was lucky enough to visit the girl's during holiday Jamaica's Emancipation/Indepence week and spent time with them during August 3-August 7th, 2015.
Here is a picture of the girl's coloring/ designing their bags:
Here is a picture of the girl's creating bracelets:
They loved the bubbles!
They are so proud of their creations!
These sweet girls were so thankful and loving. While I was visiting, one of their fold up tables that is used for meals, to complete school work and other activites broke. Now, the girls have one small table and the girls have to share chairs. The chairs that are in the home are damaged and there are not enough for each child.
I am a witness to Ms. Ivaline Nickie's loving care for these girls. Ms.Ivaline Nickie and the aunties put thier heart and soul in loving and addressing each girl's need. I would like to gift Annie Dawson's children home with a cafeteria table or at least a very strong table and a chair for each child.
"Auntie, a picture of us now, me and you."
Please help me in sending this gift. Any extra donations will be used to send school supplies.Thank you for all your support and love.
Organizer
Amber Villarreal
Organizer
Wichita, KS