Inmates scattered all over Oregon have sponsored Otino Waa
kids for years. Visions of Hope, the inmate art project,
demonstrates an even deeper level of passion, as art is created to support
even more kids. If you were to ask the kids what this means to them, what
would they say?
Inmates have been sponsoring Otino Waa children since about
2004. Currently there are 22 who
support one or more of our kids.
In 2009 a new and unique project was birthed to create a fundraiser with
art directly from the prisoners.
To date 345 pieces have been included in the Visions of Hope
project. Various events and
promotions have generated over $26,000.
The unique and one-of-a-kind endeavor has connected the inmates to the
orphans in a very special way.
Recently, a short term team went to Otino Waa, in northern
Uganda. One of the many projects
included interviews with the kids to see what their reaction might be to the
efforts of these men in prison. The inmates have seen this, amid tears and applause.
Hope lives in Otino Waa AND in prison.
Click HERE to play video.
What part do you play?
Want to encourage an orphan? Sponsor a child!
Want to encourage an inmate? Provide funds for
art supplies!
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