From the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak the Children’s Homes implemented strict precautions. That included cancelling all visits from the public. These measures, combined with the total absence of reported cases in Qinghai Province, meant that by mid-March our Junior High children returned to classes, followed by Primary School aged children. Finally, in mid-April, recipients of our educational grants were able to resume their studies when the universities reopened. That was also when Qinghai’s businesses and shops began opening!
Self-study time at the Home
The COVID-19 crisis created logistical and operational challenges for our Qinghai based Hong Kong team members, who had to leave the Province and return home, but in many cases they were able to use technology to compensate. Our Hong Kong staff were on daily video conference calls with their Xining Children’s Home local counterparts. They provided them with online training and teaching, advising and were kept abreast of developments.
Please continue to pray that God will protect our children and the workers in Qinghai, and that He will continue to supply the funds necessary for our services there.
Thank you again for partnering with Christian Action. We hope you are healthy and keeping your spirits up in these challenging times.