Meet Isaac

Colombia Monday, 14 May 2018

Isaac first came to our Emmanuel Care Centre when he was four years old. Life was hard for him back then. With barely any income, his mum struggled to feed him and Isaac had little chance of ever achieving an education. 

Teams build adventure playground

Ethiopia Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Stand by Me send teams to visit our work around the world and complete projects that enhance the lives of our kids. The Burley Group teamed up with Colin, Nigel and Tom to build something exciting for our kids in Bekoji – an adventure playground. 

Gualdir shows his kindness

Colombia Monday, 16 April 2018

When a child’s individual needs are looked after, they are free to grow in character and express themselves. They are full of valuable qualities, one of which is kindness, which radiates from eight year old Gualdir in Colombia. 

Kadija’s new role as class monitor

Ethiopia Wednesday, 04 April 2018

We love to see our children shine and we join them in celebrating their accomplishments, big or small. 10 year old Kadija is in grade 4 at our Abdi Academy in Dembi Dollo. She is an outstanding student and was recently chosen to be a class monitor!

A brand new pair of shoes for everyone!

Thursday, 22 March 2018

At Christmas 2017, every child in our care received the present they hoped for - a brand new pair of shoes! All thanks to everyone who responded to our Shoe Appeal. 

Meet Sudi

Ethiopia, Friday, 16 March 2018

Meet Sudi and take a tour around her home in Dembi Dollo, Ethiopia! And find out how with Stand by Me's help, she now has a bright future ahead of her. 

Stand by Me Concert 2018

Monday, 12 March 2018

Stand by Me invite you to join us for a night of celebration as we share amazing stories of hope and listen to inspiring singing from the Belfast Community Gospel Choir.

Bily discovers his talent for taekwondo

Dominican Republic, Thursday, 01 March 2018

We began caring for Bily at our Eva Russell School when he was 5. However, Bily hasn’t always loved school; because of his learning difficulty he found it hard to progress. Bily’s enjoyment of life changed when he discovered taekwondo.

How to have a great relationship with your sponsored child

Thursday, 01 February 2018

Through your monthly sponsorship donation, you are supporting your sponsored child’s individual needs. But your sponsorship can be so much more than a monthly donation. Here’s how!

The exciting gift of iPads

Ethiopia, Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Thanks to HardSoft Computers, we received a generous donation of iPads to help us provide our children with a great education. The children at the Bethany School were delighted to play with the iPads for the very first time. 

Drug education and prevention in Colombia

Colombia, Friday, 26 January 2018

The Stand by Me Emmanuel Care Centre in Colombia seeks to change the lives of children and families living in poverty in Guacamayal. The community face many issues, one of which is drug use which affects children and adults alike, destroying hopes and putting lives at risk. 

Take a look at 2017

Friday, 22 December 2017

We want to say the biggest thank you for making 2017 a fantastic year for our 3,500 kids around the world. We couldn't do it without you. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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