Our dedicated teacher is teaching a group of young, vibrant youngsters.

Our elementary school serves 500 children (more than 60% with physical or mental disabilities).

An elementary school student at the Refuge of Hope.

Childrens are learning by coloring.

Our boys pose for their group picture.

The trees shown here are 3 years old.

In efforts to become more economically self-sustainable, the Refuge of Hope has started a tree farm.

In efforts to become more economically self-sustainable, the Refuge of Hope has started a tree farm.

Trees are donated by donors for $1 each. Student come before school to help the on-site agronomist plant seeds to make young saplings as seen here. The saplings are kept in a nursery until they are ready to be planted.

Students of the Refuge of Hope proudly show what they have planted as they work on the land before school.

Our farm house located on Quince Three Farm.

People with disabilities in the third world countries are often told that they have no value, that they cannot go to school or work. At the Refuge of Hope, they learn that they have many gifts, talents, and abilities, and that they can helop make the Refuge a success.

Building stairs for the farm house.

Brudit, blind since the age of 5, studies Braille at the Refuge of Hope and is helping to clear the soil for planting.

For $5, you can purchase a hen that will be raised at the Refuge of Hope. It will lay an egg each day, which will provide food for the children and generate profits when they are sold in the market.

Victor shows corns planted to help feed the cows.