WantageOverseas represents the Community's involvement in - and support of - projectsoutside the United Kingdom, particularly in countries where the Community formerly had a presence. Thispublicationoffersinsights from staff and volunteers involved in some of the works and projectswhich CSMV helped to establish and with which it continues to maintain a livelyconnection. The Review is a means of highlighting the ongoing needs of vulnerable,disadvantaged and disabled children and adults who continue to be supportedoverseas by the Community, through the Wantage Overseas Fund. If you would liketo receive a copy of Wantage Annual Overseas Review for your interest andprayers, pleasecontactus. Thecurrent work India Muchof the overall caring work is aimed at enabling children to emerge from severelyunderprivileged and marginalised backgrounds in a secure and balanced way. The Wantage Overseas Fund provides annual support and regular reports are receivedfrom the Administrator as well as from others. (clickon the photographs for a larger image) South Africa Irene Homesis the main work of those withwhich CSMV continues to keep in touch and support financially. It provideslife-long residential care for those disabled by learning difficulties. Fulltime staff are caring for almost 90 women residents in eight family houses. Inaddition, 40 Day Care Centre workers assist in the workshops (which are alsoopen to non-residents). Botswana Arange of individual and small group needs are aided by the Wantage Overseas Fundwhich continues to give regular assistance to pastoral and educational ministry.In particular, a pre-school for orphaned and vulnerable three to six yearolds at Gabane, a large traditional village, is being supported and encouragedto expand by Wantage Overseas grants. In General The network of CSMV Associates andOblates, represented in different ways in each country, helps to maintainessential support for Wantage Overseas and, wherever possible, visits areundertaken by CSMV Sisters. How might you help? Ifyou feel led to visit any of the Wantage Overseas projects and to write briefly(around 300 words) about your alongside impressions, your text would beconsidered for inclusion in the next edition of The Wantage Overseas Annual Review. Donationsfor our work overseas from individuals, groups, parishes and institutions aremuch needed and greatly appreciated.
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