Meet Putu Who is a Very Special Child

Putu is deaf and cannot speak. She is seven years old and is full of energy just like any typical seven year old. She will have to attend a special school. One of the American students with Doorways International, Brandy Benson who is from Seattle, was so moved by the circumstances of Putu that she agreed to sponsor this beautiful child during her entire school life. Brandy spent her time at the orphanage trying to teach Putu sign language and she was able to make contact with her. This was a moving and emotional sight for everyone.

Putu has both parents but they cannot afford to send her to school or buy her a hearing aid. Scotties mother, Doris Mandell, has generously agreed to buy Putu the hearing aid. Gill took Putu shopping and bought her a schoolbag, shoes (most kids do not have shoes) books, paper and pens enabling her to begin her education.