LEBANON

Kids Alive leaders Dan and Rachel visited our Lebanon team to introduce our “life declaration” cards. These contain simple, Scripture-rooted “I Am” statements. "I am Chosen," "I Am Clean," "I Am God’s Masterpiece," and "I Am God’s Child."

Staff members were challenged to speak these truths first in their own lives, then share them with the kids. The very next day, the office team began reflecting on the first card and connecting its truth to their own stories, starting the healing from the inside out.

Rachel spent time listening to children and encouraging our caregivers, reminding everyone that Kids Alive is about true holistic care—safety, belonging, and identity in Christ. As Dan shared how these cards are being used in other countries, our Lebanon staff caught the vision for daily rhythms that reinforce worth and hope. This is healing education in action, helping children replace trauma with truth and step into God’s future for them.

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KENYA

During a family training at the Karundas Hope Centre in Kenya, parents learned about Trauma Healing. They shared how the session opened their eyes and how God is restoring them as they learn to strengthen and nurture their families.

These monthly trainings are just one of the many ways Kids Alive is investing in communities for the long term, providing both a time of rest and lasting hope for a brighter future.

Thank you for helping to create and sustain spaces like Karundas Hope Centre, where families gain tools for emotional wellness and help their communities to become free from fear and violence.

ZAMBIA

Despite significant challenges, Mwenge (pseudonym used for safety) never gave up on his education. When he was referred to Kids Alive Zambia's residential programme for safety and stability, he stayed determined—taking two buses every day to keep attending school while receiving holistic support for his emotional, spiritual, and academic growth. 

This year, his hard work led him to Grade 12. He recently completed his final exams and has now been safely reunited with his family, returning to a stable home prepared for what comes next. 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

At Park School in the Dominican Republic, teachers quickly identified that Sam (pseudonym used for safety) needed additional support with learning and behaviour. Because these challenges were identified when Sam was just three, our multidisciplinary team could respond quickly, creating a holistic care plan. In Kids Alive classrooms, early intervention means starting with safety, predictable routines, and encouragement that helps children succeed.

Now in second grade, Sam is blossoming. He reads with growing confidence, participates in discussions, and is expanding his vocabulary. Through speech therapy, he’s learning to hold conversations with teachers and friends, something that once felt out of reach. Our “education that heals” approach pairs classroom strategies with specialised support so kids can practice new skills in real time and feel the joy of progress.

Support doesn’t end at the school gate. Following our psychologist’s guidance, the boys attend therapy outside the home twice a week, and their dad attends daily to share lunch, strengthening healthy habits and deepening family bonds. With coordinated care in general education, special education, and therapy sessions, Sam is learning to self-regulate, engage with peers, and face challenges with courage. This is the impact of holistic care in the DR: children growing in confidence and hope, one steady step at a time.

GUATEMALA

Children in Guatemala deserve safety, family, and a path to healing. That’s the heart behind our foster care work at Oasis and across Kids Alive Guatemala. At a regional gathering of child-protection leaders, our team shared how trauma-informed care and family-based solutions can protect children and restore hope. From table conversations to hallway introductions, we lifted up the vision of KAI so more churches and organisations could learn how foster families help kids belong again.

Our Country Director, Rosalva Alvarado, joined a panel to spotlight how Oasis pairs protective care with wraparound support, while staff served as “coaches” in breakout tables to help practitioners apply justice in their own contexts. Escuintla Justice Centre Coordinator Susana Escobedo led a hands-on workshop on developing responses that integrate accountability, safety, and compassion. These moments let leaders see that healing justice is practical: it looks like trained caregivers, consistent therapy, safe reporting pathways, and partnerships that keep children first.

The impact is already growing. Our presence raised awareness of Kids Alive Guatemala’s foster family programme, opened doors to collaboration with churches and ministries, and equipped our staff with new skills and networks for the road ahead. As new partners explore next steps and our team brings home what they learned, more children can find safety in families, more caregivers can be supported, and more communities can take courageous steps toward healing and hope.

PERU

In Peru, one young artist found her voice through colour and canvas. When sadness pressed in, painting helped her breathe again, quieting the world and lifting her spirit. In our Kids Alive community, mentors made space for weekly art times where she could process big feelings, explore identity, and name hope. “My favourite piece is a heart,” she shared. “It holds all our emotions—who we truly are.”

Now she dreams of studying interior design and growing as a kind, generous creator, trusting God to guide each step. This is Education That Heals in Peru: safe spaces, caring adults, and creative tools that build resilience and purpose. For girls still searching for hope, her message is simple: hold on to God, keep practising your gifts, and watch good things grow.

HAITI

Every child in residential care needs places to practice safety, belonging, and healthy choices. In Haiti, our social work team hosts a weekly Monday gathering at the Village—sometimes outside under the trees, sometimes inside one of our five homes—where children and teens explore a new theme each week. Through games, guided discussions, and simple routines, we build rhythms of mutual respect and individual responsibility that reflect Kids Alive’s holistic care.

The impact is growing: students are learning peaceful conflict resolution, naming big feelings, and cheering each other on, all small wins that add up to confidence, cooperation, and a stronger sense of family. This is hope rising in Haiti, creating a safe, harmonious space where character takes root and hope can flourish.

You can find our downloadable PDF version of the January Alive Moments here.