Bangladesh Kids of Courage Helped by U.S. Kids Print E-mail

Jakir

Jakir is a 10-year-old boy in Bangladesh. After his mother became a Christian, her Muslim husband left her. Jakir and his mom were alone and in danger.

Muslims who leave their religion, like Jakir’s mother, are often persecuted. Muslims in Jakir’s village tried to kidnap his mother.

Jakir and his mother moved to a camp for Christians. The camp protects Christians who might be in danger because of their faith in Christ.

Philippe and Joel

Two American boys, Philippe and Joel, wanted to do something to help kids around the world who have suffered for their faith. The boys began collecting aluminum cans for recycling. Their project was called “Cans for Kids of Courage.”

Philippe and Joel sent their recycling money to The Voice of the Martyrs. The money they earned went into VOM’s “Kids of Courage Fund.” The fund helps children and youth in countries where Christians are persecuted.

Rebecca

Rebecca P. of West Virginia read about Philippe and Joel’s project in the Summer 2002 LINK (now Kids of Courage) newsletter. She started her own can collection and began sending the money she earned to the Kids of Courage Fund about once a year. “I was amazed at how much money it earned,” she said.

The New Dorm

Recently a new dorm was completed at the camp where Jakir and his mother live. Money sent to the Kids of Courage Fund by Rebecca and other U.S. kids helped build the dorm. The money also provided bunk beds, sheets, and pillows for the 40 kids who live there. The kids, from toddlers to age 18, are safe in the new dorm.

Jakir is thankful for the American kids’ help. “Because of their love, we now have a dorm to live in, which we needed,” he said. “We love you and will pray for you.”

 

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