I VIVIDLY REMEMBER......our first Christmas after Orphans Aid International started. We had only been going a few months – and to wake up here in NZ on Christmas morning and to know that our first 6 children in Romania were having their first Christmas ever was incredibly heartwarming.

I had large photos of each of their faces on our fridge. Looking at them I hoped that each year our work would be enlarged.

That Christmas, all we could do was to just keep the home running and open – but the 9 Christmases that have followed we’ve been able to hold special Christmas appeals to help not only the children in our care, but also children in institutions.

Each year has been a little different and each year has included some children we’ve not reached before. Our Christmas Gift Cards have proven to be a great way to be able to provide and feed more and more needy children at Christmas.

This Christmas let’s embrace more children. Let’s continue to do what we were made to do – rescue kids.

I’m hoping this Christmas our appeal will enable us to see a new project in Uganda launched! Let’s raise enough funds to see the establishment of a programme run by Kiwis in Uganda – working with local people to help children to stay in families. Let’s prevent children from becoming orphans.

Children staying with their birth families, if possible, is the best solution. If we can empower individuals to be able to care for their children – nothing is better than this.

To see a programme established in Entebbe, Uganda that would initially reach around 100 children as well as their existing family connections. Placing within their hands the tools and understanding they need to provide for their family members.

We’ve already been working with Peter and Danielle Gordon in Uganda, watching closely the developments there – you will have seen them featured in The Orphan Lady documentary earlier this year, when I visited with them in September 2011.

We have opportunity to be a part of seeing this Family Strength-ening Programme launched and realised.

To provide for the set-up and first year costs we’d love to raise $40,000 (NZD). I’m sure there will be many unexpected costs along the way but this would mean premises and staff can be provided for – and ultimately children’s lives radically changed. Children die needlessly in countries like Uganda. You can be part of preventing this.

Our Gift Cards have extended this year to include ‘Launch an orphanage project – Uganda’. You can choose the amount you would like to donate. You can make the gift on behalf of a loved one or simply as a donation to our Ugandan Launch!

This Christmas as we sit down to celebrate with a special meal, like me, you can have that extra warmth in your heart knowing that others are sharing it with you as well. Maybe not at your table, but a Christmas meal served with love from you.

That’s very cool!

Merry Christmas from my home to yours, with love from all the Orphans Aid International family here in NZ and further afield.

Sue and Carl

Every year, we hand deliver Christmas to some of the poorest kids in Romania. Luminita and our team do an amazing job.

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“ONE DAY WE SHALL ATTENDWEDDINGS OF CHILDREN ONCE LEFT TO DIE.”

– SUE VAN SCHREVEN, QUOTE FROM OUR 2014 FUNDRAISER CALENDAR, AVAILABLE NOW –

• Our founder sees opportunities in Uganda ABOVE & BELOW

• Catch up with the latest news PAGE 2

• Gift Card ideas PAGE 3

• Guilt-free Christmas shopping PAGE 4

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Stefan (left) rescued, playing with his friend Maria (right). When Maria was given her first bath in July we discovered scars on her body from beatings she had endured. Maria is

happy to see her old friend from the hospital!

GLOBAL PROJECT UPDATESFrom the expansion of our work here at home with our first Fair Trade Fundraising shop in Queenstown, to the increasing capac-ity and renovations of our orphanage in Romania – thanks to your help. Russia also continues to go from strength to strength. There are now 60 children, 7 days a week, receiving care through the Ayushki centre. It was a blast being at our Summer Camp in Russia with a 13 strong team of NZ volunteers – who had all made sacrifices to be a part of it and helped in such a hands on way.

Meanwhile, in Uganda we've been able to strengthen several great projects, all caring for abandoned children. Your purchase of African goods through our shops is helping make this possible. It’s exciting to now be planning an increase of work there with the Gordon family.

India has also had much of our attention – with an ever increas-ing amount of street children reached, fed, clothed and given schooling – not only teaching them vital reading and writing skills, but protecting them from the risk of human trafficking and forced child labour. We’ve also opened our first flat here caring for some at-risk young girls. Sue plans to be in India as you are reading this newsletter – working with our team there.

We look forward to the new year – with the opportunities it will bring, and the sacrifices it will require. With your help in 2014, we can strengthen and grow our capacity to defend and liberate these young victims of neglect.

WAITING ANGELS FOR ORPHANSLet’s face it – Christmas is a very busy time of year! The truly important things you want your family to consider can be missed amongst it all.

‘Waiting Angels’ are a 100% fundraiser – thanks to the gener-ous design and donation of Michelle and her team at Old Mill Road for this personal and special fundraiser. Priced at only $19.95 (NZD) they are available for purchase on the response form, or at our shops and online store (plus $5 postage).

Placing a ‘Waiting Angel’ under your tree will not only help a waiting orphan without a mum and dad, it will remind you and your family of what’s truly important – and what Christmas is all about. Read The Angel Story on our website.

BREAKING NEWS – STEFAN RESCUEDWhen Sue was in Romania in July she picked up a young girl, Maria, who had been abused and was living at the hospital. Sadly she had to leave 18 month old Stefan behind in the cot next door. Sue described on Facebook and in e-newsletters how disturbing it was to hear him scream.

At the time of this going to print we have just heard he has been picked up from the hospital and taken into the care of our Casa Kiwi team. Maria was so excited to see her old friend from the hospital. This is such great news, he will now receive the love and care he needs.

To find our more about children just like Stefan, abandoned in Romanian hospitals, please check out our latest documentary - The Orphan Lady.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERSFounded in NZ in 2004, our work wouldn’t exist without our regular monthly Supporters. We’re reaching and caring for more children than ever before – but we are really in need of your regular support as we continue to reach and rescue more.

To become a regular monthly Supporter, complete the response form, visit our website, or give us a call to learn more.

FUNDS RAISED FOR EXTREME POVERTYA special thanks to all those who helped raise funds towards our first ever Live Below the Line Challenge. Well done!

NEW ZEALAND NEEDSOur shops do an incredible job at identifying needs and responding to crisis situations on our doorstep.

You can assist our local work by visiting and supporting our shops in Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown. If you would like to help people in your area please call in to one of our shops. Our shops are accepting donations to be turned into hampers for needy families. Or please drop in a food item next time you are passing. Thanks so much.

P.S. Check out our shops for new summer t-shirts coming soon!

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Please consider the following ways that you can help rescue the abandoned this Christmas. Tear off this form and complete your gift card donations and purchases, along with payment details. Please return as soon as possible before Wednesday 18th December so we can process your order ready for Christmas. Thank you!

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2013 CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE2013YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH GIFT CARDS & PURCHASES MAKE THE RESCUE OF THE ABANDONED POSSIBLE

TOTAL AMOUNT $Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Other Name

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To maximise your donation, we suggest payment by Cheque / Bank Deposit, as Credit Cards incur a processing charge.

Orphans Aid International Bank Account Number: 03-1750-0349476-00 (Use your name as the ‘Reference’)

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Orphans Aid International, PO Box 2405, Wakatipu, Queenstown 9349, New ZealandDonations and Sponsorships can also be made online at www.orphansaidinternational.org

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The following can be given as a designated donation / Gift Card. Gift Cards will be sent to you detailing the special gift you have purchased, so you are able to give these to family or friends as a donation made on their behalf for Christmas.

Purchasing these fundraiser and awareness products supports and funds our rescue work.

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Gift Cards will also receive a Donation Receipt. For overseas orders please email or call us for a postage price for your gift cards at mail@orphansaidinternational.org or +64 3 441 4109. All donation amounts in New Zealand dollars.

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2014 Calendar

2014 Calendar x5 Pack (Save $16)

Waiting Angel (100% Fundraiser)

Paris Cookbook (Save $5)

Coffee Fair Trade (med) (fine) or (instant)

Chocolate Fair Trade 200g (milk) or (dark)

The Orphan Lady DVD

Someone Somewhere Loves Me DVD

Rescue: Pursuit of the Ultimate Dream

The High Voltage Hedgehog

Leather Wristband with Cross design

Leather Wristband with Pattern design

Silicone Wristband Fundraiser x5 Pack

Orphans Aid Shop $10 Voucher

Orphans Aid Shop $20 Voucher

Sue and Rob’s Gift Pack (Save $30)

Christmas Shop Sorted Pack (Save $142)

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*Postage $5.00 per order within New Zealand, or FREE postage on product orders of $50.00 or more within New Zealand! For overseas orders please email or call us for a postage price for your order at mail@orphansaidinternational.org or +64 3 441 4109. All prices in New Zealand dollars and most include GST.

3 DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS, BEQUESTS, INFOYes, I will make a donation to where the need is greatest for TOTAL $Yes, I will become a regular Supporter for (Where needed most) (India) (Russia) (Romania) – circle onefor $ (weekly) (fortnightly) (monthly) (6 monthly) (yearly) – circle one. Please send me project information and an automatic payment form.I would like to leave a gift in my Will to help Orphans Aid International. Please contact me.Please subscribe me to receive regular emails and newsletter updates (provide your addresses below).

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Redeemable at Orphans Aid Opshops New Zealand wide, including:

• Invercargill (03) 218 4940 • Dunedin (03) 455 2465 • Tauranga (07) 579 4411

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A. 2014 Fundraiser CalendarFULL COLOUR A4 SIZED$16.00 each or x5 $64.00 – Save $16.00! Better than ever – with inspirational quotes for an inspiring New Year! Features 12 stunning photos and quotes, with spacious dates, school holidays and public holidays. A great gift for family and friends this Christmas!

B. Paris Cookbook100% FUNDRAISER$15.00 – Save $5.00! Celebrity Chefs from all over the world share their most successful recipes! Edited exclusively for Orphans Aid International. All funds raised go to Christchurch Victims Appeal. Hardcover Bound. 120 Full Colour Pages.

C. Sue van Schreven’s AutobiographyRESCUE: PURSUIT OF THE ULTIMATE DREAM$30.00 Follow Sue's inspiring and fast moving story. Sue’s personal journey and how she established the valuable charitable work of Orphans Aid International! 180 Pages incl. 24 Full Colour Photo Pages. Best seller – 2nd printing!

D. Waiting Angel100% FUNDRAISER$20.00 Funds from these gorgeous Waiting Angels go to help rescuing abandoned babies and children and find forever homes for them. The angels come packaged in their own box and have a card explaining their "purpose". Made from a moulded resin. Angel approx. dimensions (H x D x W): 140mm x 90mm x

110mm. These make a truly beautiful gift, Christmas decoration or an everyday ornament.

E. The High Voltage HedgehogGREAT BOOK FOR BLOKES $30.00 It’s a book, Rob Harley says, “about learning the value of perspective, the value of comparing something to other things, so that problems and setbacks can be accurately judged. It’s a book, essentially, about the power of the human spirit.” This book features and supports Orphans Aid International. 217 Pages. Not for the faint-hearted!

F. The Original 2008 Documentary DVDSOMEONE, SOMEWHERE LOVES ME$25.00 Produced by award-winning Rob Harley, this 2008 hard-hitting 43 minute documentary follows Sue to Romania and features the work of Orphans Aid International. This documentary is a 'must see' & a great gift idea! Now includes additional 12 minute Rescue Report project overview!

G. The Latest 2013 Documentary DVDTHE ORPHAN LADY$25.00 Continuing on from the heart-breaking 2008 documentary, ‘Someone, Somewhere Loves Me’, Rob Harley tells the powerful unfolding story of Orphan Lady Sue van Schreven, as the growth of her dream now impacts hundreds of vulnerable children around the world. Hear from the children themselves. The latest stories of hope. 43 mins. Newly released inspirational viewing.

H. Orphans Aid Shop VouchersREDEEM AT 5 SHOPS + ONLINE$10.00 or $20.00 Orphans Aid Shop locations currently in Invercargill, Dunedin, Queenstown, Tauranga and Hawkes Bay, plus online Shop and Trade Me Store! The perfect gift to send with a Christmas card to friends and family around New Zealand this year.

I. Chocolates – Fair TradeMILK OR DARK CHOCOLATE$6.50 for 200g. It means a great taste for you, and a great deal for growers in developing countries. Ideal stocking fillers or gift ideas!

J. Coffees – Fair Trade & Organic FINE, MEDIUM, OR INSTANT$8.00 Fine grind Impact Blend 200g coffee for espresso makers – Chocolate, fruit and spice, caramel sweetness and a big aftertaste.

$8.00 Medium grind Better Day Blend 200g – Suitable for plunger and filter use – Smooth yet lively well rounded, sweet with chocolate aftertaste.

$8.00 Instant Coffee Powder 100g – Roasted and packaged in Tanzania. It makes a robust and flavoursome brew.

K. Silicone Fundraiser WristbandsORPHANS AID BRANDED$10.00 for x5 mixed colours. These 100% silicone colourful wristbands in are really comfortable to wear. The latest 25mm wide design. Great stocking fillers!

L. Leather WristbandsSOURCED FROM UGANDA$8.00 each, available in a Cross or Pattern design – you won’t find these anywhere else. Adjustable sizing with string tie, these look fantastic and have that real leather smell.

PACK 1. SUE AND ROB’S GIFT PACK

THE ULTIMATE BOOK & DVD SET$50.00 – Save $30.00! Includes ‘The Orphan Lady’ DVD, Sue’s autobiography ‘Rescue: Pursuit of the Ultimate Dream’ and Rob Harley’s latest book ‘The High Voltage Hedgehog’. Great savings to be had!

PACK 2. CHRISTMAS SHOP SORTED PACK

WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?$200.00 – Save $142.00! Includes x5 2014 Calendars, a Paris Cookbook, Sue’s autobiogra-phy ‘Rescue: Pursuit of the Ultimate Dream’, a Waiting Angel, Rob Harley’s latest book ‘High Voltage Hedgehog’, ‘Someone Somewhere Loves Me’ DVD, ‘The Orphan Lady’ DVD, $30 of Orphans Aid Shop Gift Vouchers, x1 Milk and x1 Dark 200g Fair Trade Chocolate, a Fair Trade Organic Coffee of your choice (specify on the response form), x5 colourful Silicone Wristbands, x2 Leather Wristbands from Uganda with a Cross & Pattern design, x10 Orphans Aid standard Fundraiser Pens and x5 Orphans Aid Deluxe Fundraiser Pens.

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