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A report from Doug Brendel to all who support or follow New Thing in Belarus...

Did you go to graduation?

Yes, you were there — in spirit!

Generous friends helped launch these orphans into adulthood.

Thanks to you, New Thing provided “Life Starter Kits” again this year for each graduate at Children’s Village in Kobryn, Belarus.

Here are just a few glimpses of Graduation Day — before, during, and after the ceremony.

(Photos by various house parents)

The 15-home Village has been operating for nearly 30 years.

As of this year, they’ve sent 225 young people off to college.

This year, for the first time ever, a Children’s Village orphan graduated with a gold medal, the highest academic achievement.

Ilya dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon!

Thanks for journeying with New Thing.

More adventures to come!

Much love,

Doug Brendel

(Photos by our friends at Children’s Village)

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Thanks again!