When Sophie met Marty Stockwell she was struck by his uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus!
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“They Never Thought There Could Be A Creche Like Ours In A Village That Has No Water or Toilets.” - Sophie
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All 21 toddlers are required to have nap time. Some have their own ideas, about how to use their mandatory nap time, especially when they are all sharing one room.
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With five of the toddlers just over a year old, Sophie’s one nursery cot is in high demand. The rest of the kids, share two small mattresses and blankets on the floor for their mandatory Creche naps regulated by the Department of Education.
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Government laws will not allow a Creche to operate without an office.
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“Whenever they come home, they never leave without seeing me just to hug and kiss me."
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“I never felt like an orphan. The group [the Soul Sparkles] were welcoming, supportive, and all positive things."
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“A kid like me, from a village like ours, will never make it out."
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For the Soul Sparkles, Mama Sophie is the person who has provided a safe haven from the world. And, she is the one who remembers them at Christmas.
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In America, we’re used to having gifts under a decorated Christmas tree. This isn’t the case for this group of AIDS orphans who call themselves, the Soul Sparkles.
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With Christmas coming, Sophie has a surprise for the Soul Sparkles.
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There’s something for everyone at Sophie’s creche. Pre-schoolers show their dance moves at the Creche graduation party.
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May the coming year be filled with happiness that has you jumping for joy!
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You’re never too young to experience a sense of accomplishment in a job well done.
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Sophie painstakingly plans “a perfect day” to celebrate the graduates filled with music, dancing, and fun for everyone.
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Meet the Next Generation of Students from Sophie’s Creche. During graduation, children invoke powerful “I am a Child Today” declarations towards a caring, supportive and safe future.
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