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THE VALENTINE PROJECT<\/div>
RALLYING OUR VILLAGE AROUND THE FATHERLESS.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our children are cared for by five mamas on an enclosed compound in Dar Es Salaam.\nThis compound features a dormitory building, a kitchen, offices and infirmary, as well as\nvarious agricultural projects and a water well. As our children grow in number and age,\nso does our need to expand housing. Read more about our capital campaign here.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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EDUCATION<\/div>
Every child is provided with education opportunities suited their needs and ambitions.\nAny of our children with special education needs are accommodated at a local school.\nSome of our older children attend boarding or military schools and our younger children\nreceive a christian education at a local Anglican primary school.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our children are all provided with routine individualized medical care adapted to their\nneeds. Our water well provides clean and safe drinking water on site. The compound is\nsurrounded by walls and has a security guard posted at the gate. The health and safety\nof our children is paramount.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our compound has varying agricultural projects from fruit and vegetable plots to goats\nand chickens. Any interested children are encouraged to participate in our agricultural\nand sustainability endeavors. Some have found their passion for farming at the home\nand are pursuing that career path with enthusiasm.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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There\u2019s an old African proverb that says \u201cit takes a village to raise a child.\u201d Our Mother used this adage often when referring to Grace and I even before anyone in our family had stepped foot on the continent of Africa. We were so blessed to grow up with so many wonderful \u201cvillagers;\u201d mentors, nannies, Godparents, teachers, friends. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Here at the Valentine Project we believe in the power of the village;\u00a0that God uses the many to raise up the under-represented, under-loved, and under-served. Simply put, we believe the more, the merrier; more people with passion means more love lavished on children who so deserve it.\u00a0When you become a part of the Valentine Project through\u00a0giving, praying, caring, volunteering or missions, you are a part of the\u00a0 village. We believe these children\u00a0are ours but when you reach out,\u00a0 they are yours too. The Bible says that pure religion, undefiled\u00a0before\u00a0 God is to visit the fatherless and\u00a0widows in their affliction. It is our duty and our privilege to make these hearts our own kin. Thank you for helping us raise our collective kids.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Welcome to the village!<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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