A Colombia Christmas celebration

Colombia Thursday, 30 January 2025

Our Emmanuel Care Centre in Colombia is a safe haven for our children, offering a place where they can laugh, play and receive life-changing care. Thanks to the support of Colombia sponsors, the incredible care centre staff gave our children a joyful Christmas celebration full of dancing, songs and fun. These celebrations are an important way that we show our children they are cared for and loved by God.

Take a look back on 2024

Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Across the world our kids have been celebrating Christmas and as we look back on 2024 we are so grateful for your support. Through sponsorship, fundraising and sharing the stories of our kids you have helped to make 2024 another incredible year.

Making History at the Abdi Academy

Ethiopia Thursday, 19 September 2024

At only 14-years-old Sara was orphaned, malnourished and living in a small one roomed mud hut with her three siblings and aunt. Her family’s extreme poverty meant that Sara was trapped in a cycle of illiteracy with little hope of receiving an education or chasing her dreams. Without intervention she was at risk of falling into low paid work that wouldn’t cover her basic needs.

Embracing Second Chances

Ethiopia Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Six students in our Bethany Project passed their university remedial programme exam and are now continuing their university education via regular courses. Having succeeded in these recent exams Ashenafi, Elshaddai, Elias, Serkalem, Daniel and Tadesse now have a second chance to pursue their dreams.

A message from Romania Director Cami: celebrating 25 years of transforming lives in Romania

Romania, Monday, 05 August 2024

Our Denisa Care Centre and House of Hope Director Cami reflects on 25 years of life-changing work in Romania, providing educational support, nutritious meals, medical care, psychological support and hope for some of the poorest children in the country. Read her inspiring message of thanksgiving here. 

Exploring dreams

Romania, Wednesday, 05 June 2024

‘What is a lesser-known fact about you?’, ‘If someone had the power to grant any wish for you, what would it be?’ and ‘What do you envision achieving by this time next year?’ are the three questioned given to our Denisa Care Centre children during a recent Kids’ Activity Panel. As the 13 children sat with our Romania Director Cami and the centre’s psychologist, they each explored their greatest dreams and aspirations, giving them the chance to express themselves in a safe and nurturing environment.

The start of a new journey

Colombia, Wednesday, 22 May 2024

A welcome celebration marked the entrance of 14 new Grade 1 children into our Emmanuel Care Centre. They are the first cohort of up to 30 Grade 1 children who are enrolled into the centre each year, the excited five- and six- year-olds now receiving a life-changing education through our programme in Colombia.

Dancing Brings Joy

Myanmar, Thursday, 09 May 2024

We are overjoyed to pursue our passion for dancing, and we hope for more opportunities in the future. Your prayers mean the world to us, and we’re thrilled to be doing what we love” said 16-year-old Ngua, also known as ‘dancer’ amongst his peers. He was one of the seven children at our Agape Home in Myanmar who participated in a recent regional dance competition. During the past few months, the children at the home have been pursuing their hobbies by dancing together, an activity that has been a light amidst dark times.

Angela finds a family of her own

Kenya, Thursday, 11 April 2024

Angela was abandoned when she just two months old, left alone on the side of a road. Thankfully she was found, taken to hospital and, shortly after, brought to our Open Arms Children’s Village in Kenya where she received the love and care she needed to grow into a bright and wonderful girl.

Working Hard and Dreaming Big

Ethiopia, Friday, 08 March 2024

‘Bright’ and ‘ambitious’ are the two words staff at our Bethany School in Ethiopia use to describe past student Birtukan. Her story serves as an inspiration, an example of “one determined student whose aspirations soared beyond the confines of limited resources.”

The life changing gift of a bed

Kenya, Friday, 26 January 2024

Five-year-old Emmanuel sat on his bed with tears in his eyes. At first glance it appeared that these were tears of sadness, but that day he had in fact cried many tears of joy.

Scovia's School Success

Kenya, Monday, 13 November 2023

Scovia was only a little girl when she promised her sister she would work hard to succeed in life. At that young age she was determined to become the ‘best doctor in Kenya’.

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