These next few pics are pics of some of the children taking an afternoon nap in their beds. They have just had their lunch and they like them to have a little nap in the afternoon.Their beds are so unusal that is why we took pictures of them. this hospital/orphanage is extremely clean and well taken care of. They have a staff of about 160 people. The doctor has lead the way to make this one of the best hospitals in the country for orphans.

This is Dr. Serik Bupezhanov. He is a champion. He invited us to tour his hospital that he is incharge of. The church has helped them in the past and he wants more help. He is in the process of remodeling. He has about 174 children in the hospital, they are orphans. Most of these children, the parents have abandoned. they are all mentally or physically handicapped. they range from 3 to 18 years old in age. 55% are boys and 45% are girls. Alot of them are very severly handicapped.

This pic is Kamka. she is an angel. She is the head of one of the NGO in this area. She has dedicated her life to working with the handicapped. She has 2 deaf children of her own. she went to the govt. and ask for their help and they said they couldn't help her so she organized her own deaf school and now the govt. likes what she has done and wants to help.The school has grown to over 100 students, and she is working for other handicapped children's development.