It’s often easy to get wrapped up with what’s happening in our homes and small communities.

But more than 1,000 miles away, one Bermudian family is looking to make a difference in the lives of needy children and families in the impoverished nation of Haiti.

Feed My Lambs Ministry, run by Philip Rego, couldn’t do its important work without the help of Bermudians.

We recently caught up Mr Rego’s sister, Linda Adderley, to find out what the charity was up to and how much of an impact Bermuda’s donations have made.

You have been to Haiti many times before. What brought you back to the country this time around?

We flew back down to conduct a workshop/seminar for our key people, to be with them to give thanks to God and to praise him for all the blessings he has sent to Haiti, and specifically [the blessings he has given] to our children and their mentors, for the hope that he has instilled in them. We were also fortunate to be able continue onto Santo Domingo (in the Dominican Republic) to visit our two college students [former orphans] to assist them settle into new housing.

What was it like being back in the country?

It is always exciting to visit especially to see the children, their progress, their smiles and most of all to see hope and praise in their eyes. Even at the orphanage their living conditions are far from ideal, but they are night and day in comparison to a life on the street.

What kinds of projects is Feed My Lambs currently working on?

This past month has been very busy for some of our donors and especially for our volunteers. We have received a very generous donation of solar panels as well as a water purification system.

We have just finished packing two 20ft containers in Bermuda with donations of clothes, shoes, medical supplies, tools, toys, lights and fans. The orphanage has never had refrigeration, but now we have three in the container, in addition to a brand new commercial oven they will finally be able to use to bake some bread.

What was the most rewarding part of the trip? Were there any challenges?

There are always challenges, but our prayers always seem to be answered with positive solutions. The most rewarding part of the trip this time was to visit our two college students in Santo Domingo (previous orphans) and to take one of our project directors “Kelly” with us (also a previous orphan).

The students had not seen anybody from the orphanage for two years, and it was incredible and heart warming to see and feel the appreciation for the advanced education that our sponsorship is providing.

The main challenge was to ensure that we were able to continue to provide them with a safe living environment for their continued studies. We also are most proud to be able to announce that we have found college spaces for three more students who have grown up in the orphanage to attend in Port au Prince this year.

We have “Jude” who wants to study agriculture, “Stella” who will take on nursing, and “Cousin” who will eventually become a doctor, Cousin has already been sponsored but our current challenge is now to find sponsors for Jude and Stella, I know in my heart that the Lord will provide one of your readers to assist in this.

How much help did you receive from the Bermudian public?

We have received abundant help from the entire Bermudian community from the pensioner to the President (corporate). The level and effort of our volunteers when we need them is incredible. I give praise every day and thanks to God for providing us with such incredible generosity and people. As such we have arranged a “thank you” get-together at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on November 20 and would like to invite all current sponsors, volunteers, friends and family, as well as all future sponsors and volunteers to share our continued vision and prayers for the future. We may not know who they are, but we would love to see them and share the blessings and thank you’s that they deserve. None of this could have been achieved without each and everyone of them.

What did this support mean to Feed My Lambs?

The support that we have received over the past six years is so overwhelming that it is beyond words. God is the only word that comes to mind. This mission could never have survived without all of you. My brother Philip has always felt that this calling was not just to him, it was meant to multiply into others and in doing so would attract the blessings that they too would receive in witnessing the incredible difference that they can make in another child’s life. “As each One reaches One”.

If you could say anything to those who have helped, what would it be?

Thank you Bermuda! We would love to see you on November 20 at the BUEI to thank and bless you in person. Feed My Lambs are blessed to be supported by so many.