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Outcast and Alone: You Helped Steven When No One Else Would
When you support Kinship United, you’re supporting orphans who would otherwise have no one to turn to for help. Orphans who had to grow up too quickly and focus on survival. Orphans like Steven. At only 15 years old, Steven knows more heartbreak and hardship than most experience in their lifetime. When he was just a little boy, Steven lost his father to a tragic road accident. His mother did her best to care for him on her own for years, but she suffered from HIV along the way. Steven witnessed his mother's battle with the disease since he was Child Stories
The Light of the World: How This Event Embraced the Meaning of Kinship
What is kinship? It’s relationships, connection, family, tribe. It runs deep. And it’s what Kinship Cambodia strove to instill in their community through their latest outreach event. Pastor Jack and his ministry let their light shine through an incredible worship celebration. Appropriately titled “Light of the World,” this special event saw over 100 young people connect with their faith and each other. The verse Matthew 5:14-16 inspired the empowering theme of this gathering: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a Community, Kinship
Would You Like a Fridge Picture?
We are always looking for meaningful opportunities to connect with generous donors like you using photos and updates. We often highlight a picture and story about our Kinship Kids as a “refrigerator picture” - you can display the photo on your fridge with a magnet! Many supporters say these photos help them focus and direct their prayers and serve as a daily reminder of the children they help! Would you like to receive refrigerator pictures in the mail? Please contact us to let us know that you’re interested! Check out our latest fridge picture and story from the Kyengera Kinship Newsletter
Lydia’s Story: Abandoned Siblings Survive and Thrive Together
Imagine five children, the oldest 12 years old and the youngest only 2, abandoned at the house of a stepfather they barely knew. Kids who grew up in Kenya discarded in unfamiliar Uganda with an abusive stranger. Lydia, the oldest girl, remembers living in that house of violence and neglect. Their father had died, and their mother shortly remarried an abusive Ugandan man. Their mother struggled to protect herself and her children. You gave Lydia (top, middle) and her siblings a place to grow up safely, securely, and most importantly, together. “I love my Kinship parents ‘cause they have tried Newsletter
Your Impact, Worldwide!
Your dedication enables life-changing rescues, transformations, evangelism, and more! Read some of the news from Kinship Projects worldwide to see the difference made by you. Kenya: Confidence for Girls Kinship Kids in three Kenyan Kinship Projects received a big surprise at the start of summer. The kids at the Nyasi, Emmanuel, and Aruba Kinship Projects received new Crocs sandals and new underwear, and the girls got a big supply of sanitary napkins. Our field team member Florah said, “I felt so happy for them. I was so touched, thank you for giving our girls confidence!” Uganda: When a Community Renovates Newsletter
