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In 2003, Tim Baker and his wife (1) the Shepherd's Field Children's Village, which has (2) more than 4,000 orphans. More than 3,000 operations and medical (3) have been carried out and 900 children have been adopted.
The Village receives children from (4) around the country. The majority of them come from (5) rural areas. All the children there receive education and are (6) the care of 100 workers, including teachers, Chinese nannies, Western doctors, volunteers and interns. About 40 children are (7) annually, with most joining overseas families.
"I want the children to remember (8) they come from, even though they will live (9) with their new families, speaking different languages," Tim says.
"The most difficult thing (10) was to believe that we could do something for the children with special needs," Tim says. The first orphan they received was a newborn with (11) heart defects. The Bakers asked for help from friends, family and supporters, who responded (12) and raised money for the baby, who was later adopted. Supporters (13) international companies, local enterprises, hospitals, schools and individuals.
"Now, I am happy to see more people and organizations (14) . China has the best adoption system—clear, (15) and without corruption." Most of the orphans are between 1 month and 6 years old. The Bakers are working to find solutions (16) the older children, who are (17) likely to be adopted. The center's workshop provides a place for older orphans to learn such skills (18) handicraft making for later jobs. "The happiest moment for me is when I see the kids (19) with their new families," Tim, who the children call "Papa Tim", says. "But it's a little sad, too, since in my heart, they are always my kids. But I wish they can have a (20) family and a new life."