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You Change AND Save Lives!
Thanks to your dedication and generosity, it has been a summer of big changes at Kinship Projects around the world. You took action to impact the lives of orphans and widows – read on to see what your impact looks like! All Kinship Kids in Kenya and Uganda received brand new clothes and shoes for the summer, and they had a special request this time that YOU made possible: rain jackets, because the rainy season is extreme this year! It is a difficult time to be Christian in India, but that doesn’t stop or slow down the Evangelism and feeding Newsletter
From Food to Faith: Unexpected Path to Discipleship
Nutritious meals are one of the most important parts of a growing child’s day. And this World Food Day (and every day!) we're excited to say that thanks to generous supporters, Kinship Leaders can fill the bellies of their Kinship Kids and distribute meals during life-saving community outreach events. But there’s another amazing benefit to these meals that you might not immediately think of – spreading the Word of God! Pastor Jack and his team in Cambodia recently visited two worker outposts on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. These families rarely eat healthy food, and many of the children suffer Community
This Widow Stayed Resilient Through Violence and Heartbreak
Through Kinship United, generous contributors impact vulnerable individuals and families, offering them hope and stability in times of crisis. The story of Akua, a resilient widow from Unity State, South Sudan, exemplifies the tragic histories many of the people we serve share and how important community is in getting them through. Together with her husband, Akua raised their children and served those in their community in South Sudan. However, her life took a tragic turn when her husband was killed during intercommunal violence, leaving Akua to care for their children alone. Trying to Survive The escalating conflict in South Sudan Community, Orphans and Widows
Rewriting Her Story: You’re Helping Children like Choek Succeed
Helping children worldwide doesn’t always require rescue and full-time care. Sometimes children and young adults crave the connection and feeling of belonging Kinship Projects provide. And sometimes a child just needs encouragement, a relationship with God, and a helping hand to achieve their hopes and dreams. Choek Srey Neath had the cards stacked against her before she was born. Being the last child in her family and a daughter, societal norms dictated that she wouldn’t have the opportunity to pursue a college education. It’s customary for girls not to earn degrees because they stay home, cook food for the family, Child Stories, Education
Surviving the Jungle: Refugee Relief for Su Hla* and Baby Oo*
Su Hla* and her baby Oo Khin* are new arrivals at our refugee relief feeding program in Thailand. Thailand borders Myanmar, a country that’s been ravaged by bloody, relentless war for many years. Entire villages have been destroyed by airstrikes and fires, devastating families, creating countless widows, and robbing children of their parents. Losing Hope First, their animals were stolen. Then, their home was burned. Finally, an airstrike left a hole in the ground where their village used to be. With no other choice, and nothing besides Baby Oo strapped to her back, Su Hla and her surviving neighbors fled Community
