When you live half a world away from your family missing them is a permanent undercurrent of life. Mostly sitting below the surface, sometimes it pops up and surprises you. Other times it can feel like a physical ache. This past Sunday was Mother’s Day in Australia and yesterday (May 15) was International Day of […]
Missing family… the pain of separation and the choices we make. Read More »
The last six months have been flat out for our team. Here’s a quick recap of what Mick’s been up to and what Brenda thinks about it!Updates on the activities of other team members to come… Mick’s Mission:To collect as many air miles as possible in a short space of time!(Maybe he’s planning to take Brenda
Where in the World is Mick Pease?! Read More »
Stephen Ucembe’s powerful testimony of life in an orphanage illustrates the reason for why SFAC exists. The presentation is short (15 minutes) and worth a watch when you have some spare time. Stephen’s presentation talks about the disadvantages of a life in an orphanage and how he wants other children to avoid a similar life.
Life in an Orphange Read More »
A Brazilian once told me that Brazilians are perhaps the most “teeth prejudiced people in the world”… So you can imagine my feelings a few weeks back as I stood ready to present to a 400 strong crowd of Brazilian court workers, lawyers and judges without my two front teeth. I always feel a little
Is foster care possible in places affected by poverty? Brazil says “Yes!” Read More »
