A trip to the forest

Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The children at the Rehoboth children’s home in Guatemala enjoyed an excursion to a beautiful forest. The whole family set off on the trip to see the stunning views and have fun together playing games in the park. 

Hope out of hardship

Ethiopia Wednesday, 01 February 2017

Natinael, age 11, lives in Dembi Dollo in Ethiopia, his story breaks our hearts but thankfully ends in hope. Natinael’s mother was HIV positive and when he was just a young baby, she sadly passed away due to complications from AIDS.

Meet Jean Carlos

Dominican Republic Thursday, 26 January 2017

Cheeky chappy Jean Carlos, age nine, lives in Monte Plata in the Dominican Republic. He’s had an unsettled life which began when his father was sent to prison with a 15 year sentence for murder.

Treasured Possessions

Colombia Tuesday, 24 January 2017

It’s incredibly important to each child’s sense of value and stability that they’re surrounded by people who love them and care about them. Child sponsorship supports this further by giving our kids a relationship with someone who loves them and helps them feel part of a wider family.

Heading to High School

Ethiopia, Thursday, 19 January 2017

Last year our grade 8 students took their regional exams. It is always a proud moment when we see children who we have given a helping hand, rise out of terrible circumstances and reach a significant point in their education.

Guest blog: An Adventure in Burma

Myanmar, Thursday, 12 January 2017

Beth spent a month in Burma visiting Stand by Me projects, teaching in our school and meeting our smart and generous children. Here she shares her most memorable experiences. 

Take a look at 2016

Monday, 09 January 2017

Our supporters made 2016 amazing. And we want to say thank you, because without you, none of it would be possible. 

Protect their every step throughout 2017

Monday, 28 November 2016

Every day we take a moment to select which pair of shoes is most appropriate for our daily travels. It’s such an ordinary part of our daily routine that we rarely stop to consider that for many children around the world, owning just one pair of shoes is a real privilege

HIV food packs give hope

Ethiopia, Thursday, 17 November 2016

The HIV Food Programme is a unique plan for children and their family members living with HIV. Sena’s mother Kumashi tells us how the support of the HIV Food Programme has improved her family’s health and given them hope.

Summer camps make Cing say “Wow”

Myanmar, Wednesday, 02 November 2016

Cing Sian Hoih is 15 years old and attended one of our summer camps in Burma. She was surprised by all of the different activities and didn’t expect to have so much fun.

#DayofTheGirl

Nepal, Tuesday, 11 October 2016

When two vulnerable teenage girls were lured from their homes by child traffickers, their parents and guardians became scared for their future security. 

Hurricane Matthew impacts our kids

Colombia, Monday, 10 October 2016

Hurricane Matthew’s path of destruction has made headlines but little has been reported about the impact on Colombia. In Guacamayal where we work there has been extensive flooding. 

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