Orphans and Street Children
Children without parents is a real crisis in the world. We focus on the orphans in Eastern Europe. There are millions of children on the street and in state-run orphanages. Family values are crumbling and parents give up their children or lose them due to abuse and neglect. Statistics show that only one out of ten orphans becomes a functional member of society.
At eighteen years old, an orphan, graduates out of an orphanage and is left to fend for themselves.
Five out of ten immediately fall into high risk situations such as prostitution.
Four out of ten become criminals.
Four out of ten become alcohol/drug addicts.
One out of ten commit suicide.
Only one out of ten to create a life for himself after leaving the orphanage.
Each year we host summer camps at the orphanages and play games and crafts with the children, a summer highlight for everyone! Multitudes of children are on the run from abusive situations living on the streets or in underground sewers in desperate need of basic food, medicine and clothes. We can always use extra donations to help provide these essentials for the children. Take a look at stories of the children we have served since 2003, here.
This matters to us because we believe God intended children to grow up in a healthy, nurturing environment. So often orphans feel like a statistic in the system, just a number that the state needs to support. Our hope is to help every child realize that his life matters and is precious in the eyes of God.
Disabled
Individuals with disabilities are labeled as outcasts of society. Wheelchair acceptability is unheard of and many disabled people are ridiculed and mocked. We spend time with physically and mentally disabled individuals showing them much needed respect and hospitality. We partner with local charities in serving the local community.
Refugees
Families are fleeing war or political unrest, trying to make a stable and safe home for their children. We work in Spain, Bulgaria and Ukraine with families that have gone through trauma in their home country. SunErgos partners with local churches and organizations, providing aid, relief, counseling, integration and spiritual support to families fleeing persecution and war.
