Signs Of Progress At Lance’s Deaf Orphans

July 12, 2017

Lance’s Deaf Orphans (LDO): Progress, Achievements, and Heartfelt Gratitude

Lance’s Deaf Orphans (LDO) continues to thrive, providing a safe and nurturing environment for 23 deaf orphans in Kenya. The children are growing, excelling in their studies, and benefiting from ongoing care thanks to the generosity of donors and deaf child sponsors.

Inspiring Leadership from Winston Omondi

We are thrilled with the dedicated leadership of Winston Omondi, a Kenyan deaf man and the Director of Lance’s Deaf Orphans. As a staff member of Deaf Child Hope International, Winston leads LDO with wisdom, hard work, and integrity. His commitment to providing a loving and educational environment for these children has been instrumental in LDO’s continued progress.

The Vision Behind LDO: A Message from Founder Lance McWilliams

Since its founding in 2008, LDO has been a beacon of hope for deaf orphans who are often marginalized in society. Lance McWilliams shared this moving story about the moment God called him to serve:

“I picked up an orphan and signed to her, ‘You’re beautiful,’ but she looked back at me with a blank stare. She did not understand what I was saying. Only 30% of the deaf children understood sign language. My heart broke.”

Lance was shocked by the stark contrast between hearing and deaf orphanages, where deaf children were often seen as worthless and denied education. His resolve to provide these children with love, education, and a future led to the founding of Lance’s Deaf Orphans.

 

Exciting Achievements at Lance’s Deaf Orphans (LDO)

Independent Learning Institution for KCPE Exams

We are proud to announce that LDO is now officially recognized as an independent learning institution for the KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) exams! This significant milestone means LDO students can take their examinations within the school itself.

Examination invigilators and security personnel will now come annually to oversee the exams, ensuring the integrity of the process. We are incredibly grateful to Winston Omondi for his hard work in making this achievement possible.

Recent Improvements and Milestones

  • New Water Tank: Providing clean and reliable water for the children.
  • New School Uniforms: Ensuring every child has proper attire for school.
  • Sports Achievements: LDO children participated in sports competitions in Kisii, with 14 students selected for national competitions in Nyeri!
  • New Fence for Security: Added protection around LDO.
  • New Dining Hall: A welcoming space for children to share meals.
  • New Sandals and School Shoes: Much-needed footwear for all children.

A Heartfelt Thank You to LDO Donors and Deaf Child Sponsors

Without your continued support, none of this progress would be possible. Your generosity provides hope, education, and care to these treasured deaf orphans in Kenya.

However, the journey is far from over. We rely on the compassion of people like you to continue this mission. Without ongoing donations and sponsorships, we risk having to close LDO.

 

Get Involved: Sponsor a Deaf Child or Donate Today

If you would like to help provide hope and opportunity to these remarkable children, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our donation page. Upon request, we can provide a list of LDO’s current needs so you can make a meaningful impact.

Thank you for standing with us and making a difference in the lives of these incredible children!

Lance’s Deaf Orphans (LDO) continues to do well…

We are thrilled with the leadership of Winston Omondi, a Kenyan deaf man who is our Lance’s Deaf Orphans Director.  Winston is on staff at Deaf Child Hope and leads LDO with hard work, wisdom, and integrity.  We are grateful for his commitment to the deaf children at LDO.  We currently have 23 deaf orphans at LDO and we rely on continued donors and sponsors to care for them.

Lance McWilliams, who started Lance’s Deaf Orphans in 2008 shared this message soon after starting Lance’s Deaf Orphans:

I picked up an orphan and signed to her, “You’re beautiful,” but she looked back at me with a blank stare. She did not understand what I was saying. I discovered that only 30% of the deaf children understood sign language. My heart broke.

“Their only crime was that they couldn’t hear and became outcasts. Imagine leaving your kid on the streets at 3-4 years old just because they couldn’t hear you. The lucky ones are kept at home as slaves for farming or for the sex trade. As the two weeks went on, we had visited several places, and schools. We also visited a hearing orphanage and I could see a huge difference as it was day and night. The hearing orphanage was well provided for. It was so easy for them to get public support. The ‘hearing orphans’ had a future with proper education. My heart couldn’t help but get really angry at this fact. It is culturally accepted that the Deaf orphans were useless and not worthy of an education, but that does not mean we have to sit and accept it. I knew then what God called me to do!”

Signs of Progress at LDO

New Water Tank

LDO Children Participate In Sports Day

The LDO children participated in sports competitions in Kisii and will end at Nyeri for National competitions. Good news in that 14 LDO students were picked in Kissi as best players to go for major sports competitions!

 

New Sandals And School Shoes…They Were Much Needed!

 

New Fence Around LDO For Added Security

 

New Dining Hall!

 

Lance’s Deaf Orphans saying THANK YOU!!

 

Without the continued financial support of LDO donors and LDO deaf child sponsors, this progress, and future progress, would not be possible, and we would have to close LDO.

But because of the generous continued donations from caring people, progress continues to be made in providing hope to these very treasured deaf orphans in Kenya!

If you  would like to get involved and help serve these deaf children, please contact us at [email protected], or sponsor today to make a difference in the life of a child.  We are able to provide, at your request, the latest needs at LDO…if you would like to jump in and help!