My name is Nekesa (not my real name). I was born in the year 2006 in the loving country of Kenya. From what I hear, my mom was middle aged when I was born. So jovial was she that we lived a life that people lived to emulate. Her hard work, determination, and resilience saw [ . . . ]
Today, June 16th, 2021, the world marked yet another International Day of an African Child. The theme of this year emphasizes the need to continue the implementation of Vision 2040, which calls for realizing an Africa fit for all children. Many speeches from policy makers today detailed the progress that has been made over the [ . . . ]
Smile Community Center has been home to many vulnerable and destitute children. In preparation for the 2021 International Day of an African Child, they shared an inspirational story with us. Angel- (Not her real name) was born prematurely. The beginning of her life, on that beautiful morning, marked the end of her mother's life. She [ . . . ]
As we look forward to celebrating this year's International Day of an African Child, we at Lift the Children can't help but feel that this day is meant for us. Yes, we have proudly worked to support thousands of children in Africa since 2009 and each year we find more reasons to continue on with [ . . . ]
This passed week the world and especially Christians celebrated one of the most important event in the Christians faith Calendar- The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pre-pandemic period would have seen faithful's flock places of worship and even matching in the streets as they remembered the suffering, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. [ . . . ]
Often, you will hear donors and sponsors suggesting that an orphanage needs to generate income and sustain itself. While that idea sounds and tests very good, the reality of it, is what has proven to be a challenge. Our Africa Coordinator has spent the last three years training the orphanages on the sustainability projects and [ . . . ]
In Africa Christmas is a family event and day- Families come together to Merry and feel the love of one another. Lift the Children Africa director while reflecting about Christmas- Shared about his Childhood memories of Christmas. " As children we always looked forward to Christmas, we knew it was going to be a day [ . . . ]
Lift the children has worked with children orphanages in Kenya since 2009. In this period, they have witnessed many changes take place especially when it comes to how government is regulating children affairs. When we started our work in Kenya- orphanages were largely unregistered entities. In most cases they operated under a church, people of [ . . . ]
COVID-19 has presented numerous challenges to families and communities across the world, which is a no doubt. With cut sources of income and dwindling hopes about government intervening to cushion the most vulnerable, many families and communities have adjusted to undertaking the most basic of things to guarantee their survival. A special category in the [ . . . ]
Over the past seven months Children orphanages across Kenya and Uganda have endured periods of untold challenges and difficulties. From accumulated rents and bills, lack of food to struggling with keeping all the children engaged, psychologically, emotionally and physically. Directors and Orphanage founders however have shown resilience and creativity in ensuring challenges and effects of [ . . . ]
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