Kinship is more than a home caring for orphans and widows. It is a whole community caring for each other. When you help a Kinship Project, you’re not acting as a missionary on the outside, but you come into their family and become part of it! Kinships are tribal communities often deeply rooted in traditions […]
Siblings put to Work Keeping Watch for Monkeys – Now Rescued!
Paul and Veronica’s parents were murdered, and in an instant, they were orphans. Thankfully, their family was there to help…or so it seemed. Paul and Veronica’s aunt took them to her house to stay with her. But her intentions were far from good. As soon as they got there, she put them to work. While […]
Where Do They Come From?
Silly question? Maybe not. Have you ever really thought about where the children in Kinship Projects come from? Each one has a story of heartache and loss that set their life on an unimaginable course. Whether they lost their parents to disease, often mosquito or water-borne illnesses, or to the effects of poverty, war and […]
Charity and Philanthropy: Do You Know the Difference?
Those of us who live in the United States are very fortunate to live in a culture where giving is valued. I was at a seminar last week, and the speaker — a respected fundraising consultant — argued that American culture is the most generous culture in the history of the world. There are, according […]
5 Principles that Guide our Orphan Care Operations
International orphan care is a complicated and sensitive topic. It’s tempting to believe that everyone with good intentions and a sincere heart can go out and make a positive impact. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to do more harm than good. That’s why a careful set of guiding principles is necessary to direct the decisions that’ll […]
