Egehuset is building a bridge
Typically, many children in orphanages think about what to do when they can no longer live in an orphanage at the age of 15. Some, like Natasha, have no family to live with, and for them, Egehuset is an opportunity to have a safe home, which they need in their youth. The home becomes a safe base from which residents can learn to take responsibility for themselves and thus become integrated into society. Egehuset thus builds a bridge between life in an orphanage and the girls' future lives as well-integrated members of society.
At Egehuset they get a place where they can live. During the day, they can go to school or to lectures at the university. When they are at home, there are always Christian staff members they can talk to and seek advice on small and big issues. They learn to cook for themselves and they eat together.
Bringing many challenges with you
Girls often face many challenges from their childhood and it can be difficult for them to talk about their background, such as growing up in a home where their parents were alcoholics. Some wait a long time before sharing what they've experienced with coworkers, while others do so after a short time.
High dropout rate from secondary education
With this baggage, it could easily be too much for a former orphanage child to take on, earn money and get an education at the age of 15. Orphanage children generally have a low completion rate for the secondary education they enter, and when some girls see their peers having various material goods, they can be lured into prostitution. That's why a home like Egehuset is needed.
Life-changing encounters with Jesus
The Oak House is an offer for young people so that they do not have to face adolescence alone. At Egehuset, the staff show the girls the love of Jesus in a practical way, and they become interested in the Christian faith. They are not pressured to go to church or hear about Jesus. There are several examples of girls in the Oak House accepting Jesus. They get involved in one of the local churches, and some become volunteers in the church's work. The staff can tell you how they have seen girls receive a new life during their time at the home. Thank you to everyone who, by supporting the project, has made a positive difference in the lives of these vulnerable girls and provided them with security and care during their adolescence.
