In the fall of 2000, a group of individuals in Whatcom County,Washington State, began planning  their first mission trip to Baja, Mexico.  They went with the hope of making an impact on a poverty-  stricken community by shining the light of Jesus into their lives. No one suspected that this initial  trip would jumpstart a quest to form a permanent, functional ministry.  Yet, in just a few short years,  this small group has joined with several other mission teams to successfully build several houses  for poor families, as well as a medical clinic to provide for the community's needs. God placed upon the hearts of these people a dream to build  an orphanage for the children of the Baja.  Through the efforts of many people and the blessings of the Lord, their dream has expanded and  become a reality. Missions Network International is a Christian, inter-denominational, non-profit outreach organization. Its headquarters are located in Lynden, Washington.  MNI operates the Mt. of Olives Children's Village in Uruapan, Baja, Mexico. Since its inception in September of 2000, the ministry has developed and established a mission's team program that facilitates many other mission groups to Baja, Mexico.  Facilitating mission groups strengthens the operating and construction costs of the Mt. of Olives Children's Village as most mission teams choose the children's village as their primary construction project. The Children's Village is a program which shelters street children and orphans.  Through the ministry's Child Sponsorship program, these children are placed and cared for in our orphanage.  Since the rescued street  children and orphans are emotionally fragile due to experiencing trauma  early in life, our primary concern is to provide security and continuity in a loving, home atmosphere.   Our home environment has been created to provide for the specific needs that the children wouldn't otherwise receive, like the chance to grow and develop as members of a loving extended family on a daily basis. Therefore, Mt. of Olives Children's Village is operated in a family environment complete with house parents, and an "aunty" who assists with the daily tasks. The children are also provided with an education and instruction on Christian principles, health, proper hygiene, and nutrition to help foster their God given potential.  Our goal is to allow our children to grow into happy, healthy and productive adults. In turn, they will have the desire and the ability to help others as a result of their positive upbringing. We are making a positive impact on both individual lives and in the communities of Baja, Mexico. Because personal relationships are foundational for building trust and promoting openness for learning, we believe that our actions must be motivated by love and compassion through God's help and love.  Our ministry is committed to linking with individuals, churches, mission partners, and other similar ministries to make a significant impact on the world in which we live. About Let us tell you about Missions Network International Missions Network International www.missions-network.org