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Rescued by His Kinship, Lawrence Now Dreams of Protecting Others
When a child’s only focus is survival, they don’t have time to dream. They often don’t even know if they’ll have a future to dream about. But when generous supporters make it possible to rescue a child, they not only give them nutritious meals, safe shelter, and love, they also give them their dreams back. And our Kinship kids have some admirable ones! Meet Lawrence. When he was young, he faced the immense heartbreak of losing his mother unexpectedly, leaving him and his sister, Irene, in the care of their blind grandmother. Here is his story: “Growing up, life was Child Stories
World Teachers’ Day: Shining a Light on Teacher Impact
Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world: educating young minds and preparing the next generation of change makers. For this World Teachers’ Day (October 5th), we’d like to thank all of our incredible teachers and remind you just how special you are. You don’t just educate children, you make them feel safe and supported. You’re a guiding light for those who might feel lost or off course. And many of those children aspire to be YOU some day! Children like Angel. You can read her story below: "Hi, my name is Angel, and I live at Child Stories
How a Simple Piece of Fruit Symbolized Big Changes in Mary Mercy’s Life
You might think that making a difference requires a big, grand gesture. But sometimes, even something as simple as a piece of fruit can change a life. Meet Mary Mercy When Mary Mercy was just two years old, her father passed away. Her mother, heartbroken and overwhelmed, struggled to provide for her. Without proper food or medical care, Mary Mercy's health began to fail. But then God stepped in before it was too late. When she arrived at the Bosnia Kinship Project in Kenya, Mary Mercy was in bad shape. She was weak from severe malnutrition and could barely walk Child Stories
What Does the Bible Say About Friendship? 5 Key Bible Verses About Being a Friend
Friendship is a key part of human connection. For orphans rescued and welcomed into a Kinship Home, building friendships with their new brothers and sisters is an important step in feeling like they belong. But friendship isn't just important in our daily lives. It's also a big theme in the Bible. So what exactly does the Bible say about friendship? Let's look at five Bible verses that talk about being a friend. John 15:12-13 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's Community
Alumni Spotlight: Sylvia – From Struggle to Strength
Your commitment and generosity for orphaned children raises them into healthy, kind, and educated young adults who love the Lord. When a Kinship Kid graduates from a Kinship Project, they become part of the Kinship Alumni – a group of incredible young adults who have so much love in their hearts, they continue to volunteer and mentor the Kinship Kids who grew up just like them. Don’t miss reading this amazing story from Sylvia, a Kinship Alumni member in Uganda. [I am] Sylvia, a proud alumni of Kinship United, running my own tailoring business and leading praise and worship in Newsletter
