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| World Forgotten Children Foundation |
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by providing 5¢ of every dollar generated
through
their
online bookstore as a donation |
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More than children are orphans only in
Africa,
and out of those 50 million children,
of
them are disabled. |
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| WFCF Mission |
World Forgotten Children Foundation (WFCF) is a
private non-profit effort, founded for the sole purpose
of supporting projects in less developed
countries that
promote the health and welfare needs of suffering children,
who are disabled and orphaned. |
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| For most of us, the thought of living life bound to a wheelchair or requiring crutches, canes or walkers may seem like a misfortune we hope, wish and pray to avoid...
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This year, WFCF celebrates 15 years of service to the disabled orphans of the world—the forgotten. Here is a Q&A with Executive Director & President of WFCF, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour...
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| Kind Words |
“On behalf of myself, the ACP staff, the community and the kids, thank you. Everyone has been told of your generosity in funding this project, making it possible.”
- Garry Brooks, African Community Project |
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A few ways that you can help WFCF:
• Let your friends and associates know about WFCF
• Forward a copy of the WFCF Newsletter to friends and associates
• Encourage friends and associates to inform WFCF about
• appropriate projects to fund
• Consider including WFCF as a benefi ciary in personal wills |
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| To me, the simplicity of this observation
underscores how little we express gratitude for
our circumstances and station in life. Whether
one believes in prayer or its effectiveness is
irrelevant. In our own ways, all of us give thanks...
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“As I have shared before through other messages over the years, serving on the board of the World Forgotten Children’s
Foundation is very personal for me. My family and I know intimately what it means to care for a child with disabilities...
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| The Axis of Goodness refers to three major components of all kindness and compassion
provided to those around the world. These components are referred to as “Supporters”, “Providers”, and “Facilitators”...
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| Before you enter the United Nation (UN) building in New York City, you will see the following poem by famous Persian poet Saadi of the 13th century called “Bani Aadam” inscribed on the UN building entrance. |
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The sons of Adam are limbs of each other,
Having been created of
one essence.
When the calamity of time effects one limb
The other limbs cannot remain at rest.
If you have no sympathy for the trouble of others
You are unworthy to
be called by the name
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a human. |
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