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Following a recent visit to our ‘Dar el Awlad’ centre in Lebanon, it became apparent just how desperate this wonderful project is for some basic maintenance...
One of our main goals throughout the Kids Alive ministry is family reunification (when it is safe and wise to do so).
Art therapy is a key part of our ‘trauma informed care’ progamme for many of the traumatised children in our care.
Our courageous team in Kenya is working with community leaders to prevent the child marriage of an 11-year old girl.
The remarkable story of a remarkable girl serving a remarkable God in the Dominican Republic.
As the economic crisis continues in Lebanon, we urgently need a new people carrier to hep us care for the most vulnerable.
If you’re having trouble deciding on a present for a loved one this Christmas, why not think about buying your friends and family a gift that will positively...
We sometimes provide webinar updates about our work, often with our teams out in the field. Here is a list of what is coming up.
We are thrilled to announce that the World Day of Prayer England, Wales & NI have partnered with us by donating £2,000 to our work in Lebanon.
As economic conditions worsen, please pray for us as we minister to vulnerable Syrian refugee children and their families.
As the crisis worsens in Lebanon, our teams are working in darkness from 4pm onwards every day. Can you help us raise £12,000 to help us install solar...
Ever since we came into existence in 2011, Hope for Kids International (our old name) has been the UK partner of the Kids Alive family, a wonderful Christian...
Here is a helpful story from one of our missionaries serving in Guatemala, as she ministers patiently and lovingly to a deeply wounded girl.
Thank God, our projects have not been directly impacted, mainly because they are located in the north, whereas the earthquake occurred in the west.
One of the Syrian refugee children we serve at our Dar el Awlad school in Lebanon is in urgent need of an operation on her eyes to stop her from going...
In Guatemala, this young lady is spending her last few minutes with us before moving home.
This is a remarkable story of transformation for this charming young man who attended one of our schools.
On Wednesdays, food is purchased and received at all our residential homes in the Dominican Republic. Children and adults alike join in to help out.
Please click through to download our prayer diary for our work with vulnerable children in this beautiful but troubled country.
Please click through to download our prayer diary for our work with vulnerable children in this beautiful country.
Finally, after a long wait and a lot of effort, our Kids Alive Lebanon kids have the play equipment up and running!
The children who come along to our New Horizons Care Centre in southern Lebanon are from extremely impoverished backgrounds, including Bedouins and ...
The economy in Lebanon is really struggling and inflation is spiralling out of control (food prices have risen by 400% in a year!). Please pray for the...
For vulnerable children and orphans, the journey from the pain of their past to a future of hope and wholeness is one with many starts and stops, inevitable...
We are delighted to have been able to give laptops to a number of the students in our Independent Living programme in Kenya. With lockdown continuing...
The needs of the children we serve vary according to continent, country, community, and circumstances. But our team has identified four common goals for...
Click through for details of a recording of an extremely helpful and inspiring online presentation from our Lebanon Country Director, Denise Deghar. Denise...
Our schools in the Dominican Republic are beginning to reopen, with small groups of children present in person for a limited number of hours each day....
Our children from Casa Monte Plata in Dominican Republic have a great time at the Semana Santa Camp! Activities included swimming in the river, playing...
Click through for a link to a recording of a webinar we held on April 12th 2021 where our Country Director for Zambia, Chantry Mweemba, provides an update...
Our Country Directors around the world have asked if we can help raise urgently needed funds for a number of additional costs that are being incurred,...
Each month we ask our supporters to pray for us and this month we are focusing on Zambia. Click through for more information and to download a summary...
Hope for Kids and the Kids Alive family rescue some of the world’s most vulnerable children, with each one having their own heart-rending story to tell....
We recently had an excellent catch up with our Guatemala Country Director, Victor Lopez, about the amazing work God is allowing us to do, as his team...
At our Lebanon webinar update in November 2020, we were told about this lovely young lady, Maria*, who attends our Dar el Awlad school. As a result of...
Could you please pray for our work in Haiti, an impoverished and trouble-torn country, which is going through an especially difficult time right now?...
As the pandemic continues to affect all of our projects across the world in various ways, there is still an urgent need for us to provide emergency food...
Marcus Rashford's campaign to ensure that poorer children receive free school meals has certainly rung a few bells with us here at Hope for Kids. Our...
We are delighted to present our range of virtual Christmas gifts, with dozens of gift ideas, all of which are for sale on this website. Ideal if you’re...
We are thrilled to announce that the World Day of Prayer England, Wales & Northern Ireland have partnered with Hope for Kids by donating £3,000 to our...
Fortunately none of our children or their families were injured. Here is a brief update on how the explosion has impacted us.
As you probably know, we are the UK partner of Kids Alive, which is based in the USA. They have been recruiting for a new President and we are delighted...
Just about all of the countries we work have been in lockdown. Click through for a series of webinars with our country directors taking us through how...
Perfect if you would like to send someone a gift but you are not sure what to get them. Have a look around our shop to see what is available, or send...
Here is an update on how the pandemic is affecting our work in the field, as well as an invitation to prayer.
Just six years old, and crying herself to sleep at night because of unspeakable abuse…girls like Mercy can have a new start because of you.
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12
Young lives shattered by betrayal, violence and sexual abuse. Read how one young girl in Guatemala was rescued and freed from the chains of abuse and...
Check out our latest blog article celebrating our partnership with Hope for Kids International musical ambassador Joe Hardy and his brand new album "Without...
Introducing Helen Beckett, currently preparing to be a missionary in Kenya. As a fully qualified play therapist, she will provide insights and therapeutic...
Sam Ziegler prepares for a one year initial term with Kids Alive Kenya.
Hope for Kids International sent its first team to Zambia in October 2015. Martin reflects on his time there...
A new school bus that is already a blessing to the children and communities around Karundas in Central Kenya, allowing more kids the chance to access...
Our Spring 2015 Appeal is raising support for Zambia. Money is urgently needed to build schools and children's homes for the neediest of children - many...
Check out some of 2014's news. We're thankful for the partnership we have with all our supporters and partners around the world. Do join us in making...
Rescued from abuse to a life of promise and hope - One Kenyan girl's journey
In the Yeovil area, your old clothes can help us get a new school bus for Kenya!
Everyday, girls as young as 10-14 years old are finding themselves pregnant due to rape and abuse. La Arquilla (basket in Spanish) is a new ministry to...
Responding to the ongoing and urgent needs on the ground, Kids Alive Lebanon is making room to get more Syrian refugee children into education in Beirut....
We are privileged to be part of the story of bringing hope to children around the world, children who have been rescued from trauma and crisis. Read about...
Corbey Dukes, Kids Alive Guatemala Field Director, tells us all about the recent events happening at the Oasis Girls Home...
Read more about this class of Year 4 kids who spent a Geography lesson learning all about Kenya and Hope for Kids International and then helped their...
Tackling the multiple effects of injustice takes wisdom - and maybe a little education! Our former Director, Matt Parker, describes the wonderful work...
An exciting new missionary post in Africa: Do you have the necessary desire and calling to serve God in an international context - to use your buildings-related...
A sister who sacrificed her own future to keep the family together and the new doors that are opening up to them. Read more about Cinthia's story...
Read about our summer team from Ridgeway Church, Chingford. Each team member travelled overseas to offer their hands and hearts in service to God and...
PLEASE - Would you help our friends in Kenya put up a fence and grow more food?
In December 2012, we reported the start of construction of our new Children’s Home in Wau, South Sudan. Nine months later, we are excited to report...
Abandoned by a father she never knew, Maria grew up in a house of chaos and poverty in Guatemala. By the time she was seven, many men had passed through...
Earlier in 2013, five boys came into the Kids Alive Zambia programme. The youngest aged 5 years, the eldest, 12. Read their stories here.
Transformed lives. Beautiful stories of a few of the girls rescued by Kids Alive Lebanon. The Home of Serenity, working with God to help restore and reconnect...
The Karundas medical clinic provides medical treatment to all of the children in our care and many people from surrounding communities. Nearly half of...
Sponsors Nigel and Deb Hardy walk four miles barefoot to draw attention to the plight of millions without shoes.
In March this year a freak storm took the roof of one of our homes at the Lilato Children’s Village in Mongu, western Zambia. Thankfully the repairs...
Meredith Melby reports on Kids Alive Zambia’s Community Schools...
Isaac is the manager of the Boy's Home in Kenya. Growing up in difficult circumstances himself means he can relate to the children in our care & respond...
Meet Jenny who was recently called out of retirement in the UK to spend 2 months in Kenya...
Our Children's Home in Mitaboni, Kenya report on the exciting news that a new library is now up and running for all the kids and staff to enjoy.
Another generous donation from one of our local Business Partners, Shape Financial Ltd, helping us to do more for vulnerable children and help communities...
We are very excited to be partnering with Princes Street URC for some fundraising events during 2013.
Zambia is one of the poorest countries in the world. But the lives of hundreds of children in our programmes are being changed! Our Director, Jim Kongwa,...
Invisible. something most children do not want to feel. But it is a problem facing many kids in the Dominican Republic.
A team from Somerset has had a great time working with the children in Kenya! One team member said "It was amazing and humbling to meet the children and...
Two members of staff from Ernst and Young - who have been helping us develop our education programmes in Africa this year - recently visited our work...
We have received some exciting news - the construction of a new home for street children is underway in poverty-hit South Sudan!
Matt Parker reports on the encouraging progress that is being made, lives that are being changed, and plans for growth at the Mitaboni Children's Home...
When dentists first saw inside Yousaira's mouth they wept because her teeth were in such a bad condition. But now she has a brand new set of teeth and...
A visitor to our Children's Home in Lebanon was so encouraged by what she saw that she and a friend set about raising funds - by running in a ten mile...
A summer of fund-raising by the staff of Ernst & Young has raised more than £10,000 for our education projects in Africa! The funds raised will be split...
Lebanon is at a crossroads. It has been at relative peace for nearly four years. But the assassination of a police intelligence chief has raised fears...
A few reflections on the latest bombing outrage in the streets of Beirut, Lebanon - and on the call that we all have to show compassion and give hope...
Yani and Josefina’s home situations remain the same - very difficult - but their lives have changed dramatically since they came to our Care Centre...
Great news – we are delighted that as a result of our “Back to School” campaign we are so far able to help 43 children coming from the toughest...