Steve and Oddny Gumaer started Partners Relief and Development in response to the needs of refugees and displaced people from Burma, and now in the Middle East, as well. Their mission is to demonstrate, through holistic action, God’s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other conflict zones. |
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Two nights of every week I teach an english class of around 10 students. And two nights of every week I am inspired by my amazing students. I teach the 2a class, just one level above beginners. These students know the alphabet and can understand the basics such as simple greetings and introductions. My first few classes with them were filled with awkward pauses, and looks that clearly said “our teacher’s crazy!” And lots of laughter as we got to know one another and worked out communication ...
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Partners Relief and Development is a registered charity in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. "We’re a small, grassroots nonprofit passionate about making a big impact in communities affected by conflict and oppression, demonstrating God’s love to children and giving them the opportunity to live free, full lives." For more information aboput Partners, visit their website at partners.ngo/
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