HOUSE OF HOPE
BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL
BLIND AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
NOVEMBER 2017

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Director: George Awad

Hope House Celebration
Hope House Celebration

House of Hope is a work of faith and a labour of Christian love. Work takes place among the blind, both young and old, children with special needs and physically handicapped young men. Regularly, at House of Hope, they sing their theme anthem: "To God Be the Glory Great Things He Hath Done."

House of Hope holds daily classes for 24 school age children and blind students. Two teachers help the children to become independent, to take care of themselves, and to maximize their abilities. The blind young people are taught mobility and orientation as well as learning to read and write in the Braille system in both the Arabic and English languages.

Physiotherapy Clinic
Physiotherapy Clinic

Birthday Celebration
Birthday Celebration

House of Hope is pleased with their new physiotherapy clinic under the management of Amer Awad. This service is of great benefit to the children as it helps them to increase their flexibility and improve their skill levels. The clinic is also open to serve the community one day per week.

At the work shop, four young, blind men continue to produce brushes and brooms that are sold at the local market and provide some income for the house as well as pocket money for the men.

Picnic
Picnic

Picnic
Picnic

Aside from school, the children experience many wonderful times and special celebrations that enhance their lives and let them know that they are loved and have worth. They enjoy playing together, having picnics, celebrating birthdays and holidays throughout the year. Devotions are held daily for the workers and the children and, in the afternoons, Christian brothers and sisters often visit House of Hope and tell Bible stories, sing songs, and offer lessons and activities for the children. On Sundays, arrangements are made so the children are able to attend the church of their choice. Routinely, at month end, the children return home to spend 4 days with their family and friends.

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