Nancy, Jessie and the boys retired to take short naps while Kim, Diane and Andrei met with the “Director of the Agency for family and Child Matters.” This agency oversees all matters that relate to mother and child. The orphanages as well as the education of all children fall under this department.

Larissa called in three other employees to join Julia and us in our discussion. We gave a brief summary of BRAFFs work in the orphanages as well as the HOPE ( Help Orphans Pursue Education Programs.)

There are 8 orphanages for children from 7-16 in Borates. Of the graduating High School student that could be considered by HOPE for college sponsorship there are only 3-5 that will be able to qualify by passing the very difficult entrance exams to the University. There are 83 children graduating High School.

The officials were very excited about our HOPE Program and asked if they could join us on Thursday night when we all get together (our current 15 students) and they also want to invite the press.

 The orphanage director’s report to this agency. Communication will now be enhanced between BRAFF and the directors and the potential students as candidates. Our goal is to have the directors recommend the most viable candidates for our sponsorship and prepare them for the exams from a much earlier time.