Child Care Centers

Children from Kwe Lwe Child Care Center in Pathein (Bassein)


Girls playing games in school uniforms (one of our supporters donated the cost of each uniform)


Pam leading song with children


Guitars and violins are useful gifts. Without the gift of a guitar, this young orphan would have littler opportunity to develop his musical talent.


David Horton (our emeritus board member) at Kwe Lwe Child Care Center in Pathein (Bassein)


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