2014 News
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31 December 2014
Dear blessed friends of St.Mina's Home, Thank you for your continuous prayers, support and assistance to the children and the Home. Thank you to all volunteers who have put a big smile on our children's faces. Thank you to everyone who have contributed to the container which has helped us in accomodating more children, furnishing the Home and St. Mina's chapel. We are blessed to be accomodating 20 blessed girls and boys. Wishing you a blessed and joyful new year and please keep us in your prayers smile emoticon |
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17 December 2014
A big Vinaka to Westpac Bank Namaka Branch for organizing Christmas wish tree for our children.The kids are very happy with their presents smile emoticon |
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16 December 16 2014
Today we farewell our volunteer, Rachelle Taks from Holland who was with us for 6 weeks. Thank you Rachelle for being a great help to us. we will miss you! |
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14 December 2014
What a wonderful performance by the Christmas choir at St.Mina's Home. Thank you choir for bringing joy to our hearts and smiles on our children's faces. Merry Christmas! |
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8 December 2014
Thank you Sheraton Fiji Resort for visiting us and your kind donation — at Sheraton Fiji Resort. |
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6 December 2014
On 3rd December, we had the first Residential Children's Sports Day organized by the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Fiji. The event was organized for the all the children's homes in Fiji. In the day we had the sports event and at night, it was the social/ Christmas dinner night which was filled with heaps of fun and entertainment for the children. Our children performed for the first time, we sang "Mary's Boy child" and "Little Baby Jesus" at the social night. We got 2nd place in the sports event. It was so beautiful to see all the children enjoying and having fun. It was a day filled with laughter and joy.The kids loved it. Thank you to God,the Department, staff and volunteers for making it happen ! |
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6 December 2014
The Ministry of women, children and poverty alleviation organised a sports day at mount Saint Mary's grounds for the underprivileged children who reside in these homes for Kids.7 homes within Viti Levu are participated in the event. Altogether 57 children and 30 caregivers enjoyed the day.The Senior Welfare officer South West sent a request letter and the hotel partnered in donating trophies. 7 trophies was donated by resort towards the games. A fun day indeed. many thanks to our valued guests whose donations allow us to assist these homes. VINAKA |
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23 November 2014
Thank you Class 6 Noosa Pengari school,Queensland for having a bake sale to fundraise for St.Mina Children's Home! God bless |
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16 November 2014
A huge Vinaka to St. Mina Children's Home staff who look after the children 24/7. We have grown to 19 children and the staff/mothers work tirelessly to always be there for the children. |
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12 November 2014
Hey Everyone, We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to give 2+ weeks to serve at St.Mina's Home.we would love to hear from you God bless |
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5 November 2014
A picture of St Mina Chapel at the St Minas Children's Home. |
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26 October 2014
Hon. Minister Rosy Sofia Akbar visits St. Mina Children's Home, click here for the article. |
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21 October 2014
Thank you Kristen and Mena for doing dental check ups at the Home and for all your hard work — in Fiji. |
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16 October 2014
"There is a difference between a man who gives to the poor, and a man who loves the poor and so gives to them. He who loves is better, even if he has nothing to give, because God looks to the heart before the hand" + Pope Shenouda + — with Denise Demirel. |
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9 October 2014
Vinaka to Projects Abroad volunteers: Tina from Norway and Charlotte from Melbourne,Australia for your hard work! |
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04 October 2014
Vinaka Fun Factory Fiji for inviting us for a day out! The kids loved it! — at Fun Factory Fiji. |
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30 September 2014
Dear Friends of St. Mina, Thank you for your continuous support and prayers, Please find the link here for September Newsletter. This edition was compiled and edited by our children. God Bless! |
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27/09/14
Yesterday we attended the quarterly forum meeting for residential homes with the ministry. We were advised to prepare for an upcoming drought (Please see attached from FBC news). _An electricity generator and a water tank were deemed necessary. Thank God we were blessed with the generator in the container shipped from Melbourne, however we are in need of a water tank. If you wish to contribute towards this, we request that you type 'water tank' in the donation description to either of the specified Accounts. God bless! |
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24/09/14
Thank you to Raddison Blu, Denarau, for their kind donation of five computers and amenities. These computers will enable us to create a better IT room for the educational needs of our children. God Bless you! |
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20/09/14
Today we were blessed by a very generous and joyful visit from St. Andrews primary school in Nadi! Thank you for a lovely time and your generous donation! |
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Post by Abanob Saeed. |
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31/08/14
A lovely visit from Fr.Sourial and Tasony Margaret.Thank you Abouna for praying a liturgy for us. |
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30-31/08/14
In Support of St Mina's Childrens Home, Nadi Fiji St Verena & St Bishoy Family Fun Fair to be held 30th and 31st of August 2014. |
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23/08/2014
A preview of ***Pearls of Hope*** project. Hand-made jewellery made by our girls at the Home. We had a stall at RB jetpoint in Nadi, Fiji , Women & Children summit in Suva, Fiji (5th- 8th August) and now at St.Verena & St.Bishoy's fete 30th and 31st August, Armadale, Melbourne,Australia ! |
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05/08/2014
A Big Thank you to Fiji Aid International medical team for seeing our children! |
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28/07/2014
A beautiful visit from Coptic Orthodox Church,Brisbane.Thank you! |
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24/06/2014
To create awareness and support for the Home in Fiji, our volunteer Vivian started this project of placing St. Mina's Home tins at restaurants, cafes and supermarkets around Denarau and Nadi. If you have ideas to create awareness, we would love to hear from you! |
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20/05/14
Dear Everyone, Thank you for your continuous support and prayers. Please find the 2nd issue of St. Mina's newsletter! God Bless |
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7/05/14
A big THANK YOU to Project Abroad Fiji for renovating St. Mina's outdoor area! |
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20/04/14 Child abandonment- FBC news 12 04 2014 The footage used in the report is from St.Mina's Home. http://www.tubechop.com/watch/2592426 |
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19/04/14
Horse riding at St. Mina's Home on Palm Sunday.Thank you Ruthie and Babbas Horse Riding! |
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22/03/14
Dear Friends of St.Mina's Home,
Every year, we have a residential audit in December and June by the Department of Social Welfare to assess if the Home is complying with the minimum standards of Residential Homes set by the department in terms of facilities,safety, caring for the children at the home. We are then ranked among the other 8 Children's Homes in Fiji.
We received our audit results for December and we got top equal of 92% compliance.
Thank you everyone for your prayers and support!
Dear Friends of St.Mina's Home,
Every year, we have a residential audit in December and June by the Department of Social Welfare to assess if the Home is complying with the minimum standards of Residential Homes set by the department in terms of facilities,safety, caring for the children at the home. We are then ranked among the other 8 Children's Homes in Fiji.
We received our audit results for December and we got top equal of 92% compliance.
Thank you everyone for your prayers and support!
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9/03/14
Dear Everyone, Happy Feast of St. Pope Kyrillos VI. On this joyous occasion, we have our first edition of St. Mina Children's Home newsletter! God Bless |
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21/02/14
A beautiful art work done by one of the blessed children at the St. Mina Children's Home depicting Abouna :) |
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20/02/2014
Dear Friends of St. Mina Children's Home, We are blessed to have 16 beautiful girls and boys. Since we have started,we have had 10 volunteers who have given their time and effort to make a difference to the children's lives. We currently have 10 full time employees at the Home who are dedicated to the children. We have also had 3 mission trips visit the Home from the Coptic Orthodox Church in America, Melbourne and Sydney.Please continue to pray for us and this much needed service in Fiji. May God bless your love and support to this blessed service! |
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15/01/2014
Dear Friends of St. Mina Children's Home, Through the prayers and blessings of H.G. Bishop Suriel, Fr. Mark Attalla and your ongoing support, today we have reached a milestone of one year helping and protecting the children of Fiji.Please continue to pray for us and this much needed service in Fiji. |
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13 /01/2014 - More NGOs will be assisted
After assisting 12 non-governmental organisations last year, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation has plans to assist more NGOs this year. Click here to read more. |
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1/14/2014 - Government increases funding to ensure quality care for less privileged
In 2013, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation assisted twelve Non-Government Organisations that provides assistance to the less privileged. Click here for more. |
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01/01/2014
Woohoo! The shipment arrived yesterday!thank you everyone for your contribution. Happy New Year! God bless |
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