Update on the turmoil in the Central African Republic

Back in April, I shared with you some of the details of the rebellion in the Central African Republic; the violent rebellion lead by the Seleka coalition continues.

Recently, our CAR leaders shared with us that the violence and extortion is extreme.

Last week, 9 high school students were killed at a school. Then the rebels took the elementary school hostage, in order to extort money from parents. The rebels need money to fund their cause and they are willing to go to extreme measures to make that happen. (This did not occur at one of our projects.)

Our leaders, in Bangui, continue to search for the children that attend our programs. Many are moving and have had to relocate because of the rebel forces and we are directing the children and their caretakers to the nearest project. (We have 9 programs spread throughout Bangui.)

Thankfully, the banks have reopened so we are able to get funds through. This means the 550 orphans in Bangui are being feed.
Please continue to pray for their safety. This conflict is far from over.

Our founder with children in the Central African Republic