October 2009 Siblings Reunion

This was the first Siblings Reunion of the 2009-2010 school year. Siblings separated and living at three different orphanages (Poludino Preschool Orphanage, Sokolovka Orphange, and the Regional Boarding School Orphanage in Petropavlovsk) were reunited for a few hours on October 12, 2009. Thanks to donations from Antares Foundation sponsors, these siblings were able to spend some special time together. You can see their happiness and joy in the photos!

Due to sad circumstances in their lives, these children are living in orphanages. It is even sadder that siblings are separated. Sometimes it is simply due to their age. Other times it is due to their behavior or education level. Whatever the reason, they miss their siblings! They cherish the time together during these sibling reunions.

If you would like to help make these reunions possible, please consider making a donation to the Antares Foundation Siblings Reunion fund.

Poludino July/August Birthday Parties

Thank you to Judy Perlstein, who continues to sponsor the Poludino birthday parties!

First Bell 2009

RBS Director

September 1st was "First Bell" (Back-to-school!) for the children of Kazakhstan.

Life Beyond the Orphanage---The Office

ANTARES RESOURCE CENTER

Natasha comes to the Resource Center to use the computer.

Gulya uses the computer to e-mail her sponsor.

Max using the computer

Aizhan showing Zhenya how to use the computer


Zhenya using the computer




We are excited that the Antares Resource Center office is up and running, and being used for its intended purposes! Here are some photos of four older children, no longer living in the orphanage, using the computers.





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In September, Gulya will begin her studies at the University, and Zhenya will resume her studies at one of the local colleges. They will also be able to use the computer for research if needed, to help them with their studies. Max has recently found a job!





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We also hope to soon offer an English class at the office...and possibly other classes in te future.

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Gulya will not only spend some time here e-mailing her sponsors and studying, but also helping with Antares activites!



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Goodbye Summer Camp!

RBS Camp Closing Ceremony

Concert

Thanks to our friend, Ksusha, for this photo!

Bonfire

WELCOME and special thanks to GULYA!

Gulya is responsible for all but one of the above photos! Gulya lived at the RBS for many years. She has been sponsored through Antares the past few years. (Thanks, George and Rhonda!) Gulya graduated in June and will begin her studies at the university in Petropavlovsk in September. We welcome Gulya, as our newest Antares helper!

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