by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hiking Africa’s tallest mountain is a monstrous task; one that takes endurance, agility, and motivation. What better motivation is there than supporting a child here at GSF? Our friend Kristen has been to GSF multiple times and is a bright light on our campus each...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jul 23, 2018 | Childcare and Advocacy, Fold Focus, News
We would like to introduce to you Leticia, one of our GSF girls who is as sweet as her favorite food! She likes the colors pink and red, enjoys swimming, and her favorite food is “sweeties”– what GSF kids call candy, such as lollipops. Leticia just turned eight...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jun 2, 2018 | Community Development, News
Abandoned. Confused. Desperate. Shakira was at a loss. After giving birth to a precious baby boy, named Fahad, her family immediately disavowed her at the time she needed them most. Why? Fahad was born without arms. Shakira’s love for Fahad ran deep, and she...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jun 2, 2018 | Education, News
GSF recently celebrated 7 scholarship students (pictured above) who graduated from university! It was a joyous occasion. It was also humbling to hear the students express profound gratitude for the education, discipleship and support they received through the GSF...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Nov 28, 2017 | Fold Focus, News
Faziri is quite the social, affectionate, and playful little boy. He has been at GSF since 2011 and has grown dramatic ways, both physically and emotionally. We appreciate Faziri’s enthusiastic attitude. He enjoys school, playing with friends, and participating...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Nov 28, 2017 | Childcare and Advocacy, News
Four years old and abandoned by his father, Junior was invisible in his community. Claiming a child with Cerebral Palsy would bring shame to the family. Junior’s malnourished and weak body spoke of the neglect and rejection. Junior’s life dramatically...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Nov 22, 2017 | News
A social spirit and a mind of the books, Viola’s face lights up when she talks about school. This is her opportunity, and Viola is seizing it with everything she’s got. Some think of education as a right, but Viola know that being able to attend one of the...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Nov 22, 2017 | Childcare and Advocacy, News
Do you remember Joshua? Joshua came to GSF on his first day of life back in February. The tragedy of Joshua’s mother dying during childbirth had his family in grief and crisis, and GSF stepped in to provide emergency care. Joshua was with us for less than a...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jun 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last Thursday, GSF hosted a Parents’ Meeting to train the relatives of children in residence at Good Shepherd’s Fold. We aim to reunify the GSF kids with their families, but it is our deep desire that the children go home to Christian families. One of the attendees,...
by Good Shepherd's Fold | Jun 23, 2017 | Childcare and Advocacy, Fold Focus, News
Luke came to GSF recently when he was only two days old. Thankfully, he weighed five pounds and was in good health. The nurses at GSF stepped into action, assuring that Luke would have an easy transition into life at the GSF Babies’ Home. As soon as he arrived,...
