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Baby Precious Amaya: Rescued, Loved, and Thriving!

It was a miracle when Kenya in-country partner Elizabeth happened to hear a baby crying outside a nearby home in her village. “To my shock, I found a young girl—approximately 12 years old—being reprimanded harshly by a man who was shouting, ‘Why bring this baby here? My wife is not the mother, and I am not the father!’” A Life or Death Situation The young girl explained that the baby, Precious Amaya, was her niece. Her sister, the child’s mother, ran away weeks earlier and had not returned. With school about to reopen, the helpless girl was left without anyone Newsletter
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Your DAF’s Power: Legacy in Action

Do you have a donor-advised fund (DAF)? Are you seeking a meaningful way to maximize your giving impact – and cement your legacy? A Powerful Force for Good Exploding in popularity in recent years, dedicated givers utilize them to maximize impact on the vulnerable lives we serve together. But you don’t have to call yourself a philanthropist to ensure your generosity, of any size, gets amplified with a DAF! DAF giving is now an essential part of our critical mission to uplift widows and orphans. Giving Through Your DAF You can give directly to Kinship United through your DAF. You Newsletter
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You Protect the Vulnerable, In Conflict and Crisis

In world history, there is always the same consequence of more war: more orphans and more widows. Read on to hear about what YOU have done to help in conflict zones. The border between Thailand and Cambodia, both countries of great need with dozens of Kinship Projects between them, is 500 miles long. It only took a few days of conflict to displace over 200,000 people. This is in addition to the countless refugees already in Thailand from Myanmar/Burma. When emergencies happen, you heed His call: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the Newsletter
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Global Orphan Care Programs That Change Lives for Good

Article Summary: Global orphan care programs play a vital role in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children around the world. But not all care looks the same. At Kinship United, we focus on a faith-based model that creates real family-style homes and lasting transformation. Learn what makes these programs different and how your support helps rewrite stories for the most vulnerable. What Are Global Orphan Care Programs? Global orphan care programs provide support for children who have lost their parents and who live in extreme vulnerability. These efforts often involve meeting basic needs like food, shelter, and Education
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A Blue Tarp and a Glimmer of Hope: Pa Ae Tu’s Story

In his dreams, Pa Ae Tu’s hope looks like a school. But in his reality, this four-year-old’s hope came in the shape of a blue, water-resistant tarp. Pa Ae Tu is a refugee. After a deadly bombing at a school in Myanmar/Burma, he and his family had no choice but to flee. Their home was damaged, their lives turned upside down, and they had to act fast. Together with his three siblings, Pa Ae Tu walked two hours through challenging terrain, searching for safety. Some survivors took shelter deep in the forest. Others hid in caves. But no one was Community
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