A new beginning at Abdi Academy

Ethiopia Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Each year, we are privileged to welcome children into our care who urgently need support and deserve the chance of a life-changing education. In September, we opened our doors to 40 new children at our Abdi Academy in Ethiopia. 

30 Years: The Miracle Behind Abdi Academy

Ethiopia Tuesday, 09 September 2025

When we came across many children living in desperate poverty in a town close to the Sudanese border in 2010, opening a care centre was the best way we could help at the time, by clothing them, feeding them and providing a basic education. But very soon, the building we were renting for the centre was bursting at the seams. 

“At camp you feel very loved”

Colombia Friday, 15 August 2025

Many children in Colombia face neglect, trauma and hopelessness in their home lives. Our Emmanuel Care Centre is providing children with the daily support, food, education and counselling they need to overcome such challenges. 

The chance of a healthy life

Kenya Wednesday, 30 July 2025

We want every child to have a healthy childhood. But being born into poverty in Kenya means that many can’t afford to access basic healthcare which puts children's lives at risk. This was the case for 10-year-old Kimberly who began experiencing pain while swallowing food due to the inflammation of her tonsils. 

30 Years: The Profound Impact of Child Sponsorship

Romania, Monday, 07 July 2025

Throughout Stand by Me’s history, thousands of sponsors have built life changing relationships with our children; exchanging letters, sharing photographs and providing the financial support that gives them hope for the future.

A hopeful environment for our youngest learners

Romania, Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Our Denisa Care Centre opened a new building for our Grade 1 to 4 children equipped with two spacious classrooms where our dedicated staff can continue to provide life changing educational support. Our youngest children are now enjoying lessons in their own facilities only a short distance from our original Denisa Care Centre building.

30 Years: Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones

Myanmar, Tuesday, 06 May 2025

When we adopted 14 destitute children in the Chin hills of Myanmar in 1998, the country was ruled by a military junta, where the persecution of Christians and the violation of human rights were a daily occurrence. Despite the constant danger both to our staff on the ground and ourselves, we knew God had led us to Myanmar.  

Bethany School inspires the community

Ethiopia, Thursday, 24 April 2025

Our Bethany School in Ethiopia welcomed over 60 teachers from local schools to tour our premises and learn about how the school has become an exceptional place of education.

30 Years: The Story of Stand by Me Begins

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

It was 1983 when I found myself in the middle of the Lebanese civil war. There amongst the crumbling buildings and devastation of war, a small team and I had begun to repair a sewer system at an orphanage, digging with the little equipment or expertise we had. 

234 families receive hope

Ethiopia, Monday, 10 March 2025

We are incredibly grateful for our supporters’ generosity in keeping families together last Christmas. 234 families received the security and support they needed to stay together over Christmas and to start this year.

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.

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