Orphanage

Palma Lawyer’s Vision Realized: New Orphanage and School Opening in Liberia to Transform Lives

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Kingsville, Liberia — After seven years of dedication, Palma-based lawyer Alejandro Bellapart will see his vision come to fruition with the opening of a new orphanage and school next month, aimed at supporting local children in need. The facility is located a few hours from Monrovia, where Bellapart, known as Father Sandro in Liberia, first met Mother Victoria in 2018. She has cared for orphans for over three decades, providing them with both a home and an education. Accompanied by his two children, Carlos and Mariá, Bellapart will celebrate the unveiling of the complex. Both … Read more

American Founder of Haitian Orphanage Faces Sexual Abuse Charges, Previous Grand Jury Investigation Revealed

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Denver, Colorado – An American founder of a Haitian orphanage, Michael Geilenfeld, has been charged with sexual abuse. According to court documents filed by his attorney, Geilenfeld was previously investigated by a grand jury about a decade ago but was not indicted. The attorney’s filing requested Geilenfeld’s release from custody while the current case proceeds, and the detention hearing has been delayed until Friday. The indictment against Geilenfeld was made on January 18 by a grand jury in Florida. He is accused of traveling from Miami to Haiti with the intent to engage in illicit … Read more