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| A is for antelope, Z is for zebra |
AlbaniaOM International One hot day this spring, Fier Zoo in Albania welcomed a very special group of visitors—Roma street children on their first-ever trip out. The Emmanuel Centre ministry in Lushnje, with which OM partners, had organised this treat to reward the children for their progress in reading and writing. For these kids to even attend these lessons is a real breakthrough. They are living in a culture where parents often despise education and have the kids lined up for careers in begging and thieving instead.
Seeing the animals drove the kids wild with excitement. As she shared their joy, OM Albania team member May remembered God’s promise to her and the other Emmanuel Centre staff: “Those who go out weeping, carrying seeds to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” It had been a challenging few months; the children wanted to learn and try their best, but fights kept breaking out and it was often more fun to throw paper and pencils than write with them. Credit: OM International |
