We rescue children, then we do whatever it takes to provide the care, love and attention they need to thrive.
We rescue children, then we do whatever it takes to provide the care, love and attention they need to thrive.
Our kids are amazing. They’re all different; they have different stories, different needs, and different dreams. They’ve come from terrible backgrounds, but with the right care, they’re thriving.
Meshack is part of a big family. They all live together in a tiny mud hut.
Their home had barely enough space for them to all sleep alongside their mother. For breakfast all they would have is black tea. Meshack's mother worked all hours of the day but could barely afford to feed all her children. But now Meshack attends our Open Arms Academy. He receives breakfast and lunch every day. He loves to play football with his friends and teach his younger siblings what he learns at school.
Naomi was a special surprise. At just nine days old she was abandoned outside our home, with only a piece of a calendar to mark her date of birth.
We knew we had been entrusted with this precious gift of a lovely baby girl and we accepted her into our family and named her Naomi. From abandoned to accepted, from being alone in the world to having a family who adore her, Naomi’s life is now full of love. Her beautiful smile tells nothing of the difficulty that led to her becoming part of the family but shows the vast opportunity ahead of her and the joy and love that every child should experience.
Mersayit lived with her mom and sister in a small mud hut without a toilet, toys or even a bed.
Mersayit’s mom used to have a flock of sheep that helped her earn an income to support her children, but most of her sheep were stolen. This pushed the already struggling family deeper into poverty. Without the means to provide food and clothes for Mersayit, Mersayit's mom felt hopeless. Now Mersayit receives regular food, medical care and a fantastic education at our Bethany School and we were able to provide her family with a comfortable bed. Mersayit is able to play with her friends knowing we are looking after her and her family.
Khup lived with his four siblings, mother and grandparents in a small, simple hut. The family washed in the nearest stream and cooked meals over a wood fire.
Khup’s mother’s heart broke when her children went hungry, and she longed for the opportunity for them to receive an education. Then she heard about Stand by Me Children’s Village and the hope it could provide for her children. Khup and his siblings moved to the village, where their lives were transformed. Today, Khup loves learning at school. When he plays soccer with his siblings and friends at the Children’s Village, his laughter fills the air. Through loving, child focused care, Khup and his siblings are thriving and building a brighter future.
Yerazade’s grandmother Nellys took Yerazade into her care after the death of her mother. But Yerazade’s father would soon to come to take her back. He had made an agreement to sell her for just $70.
Determined to protect her granddaughter from harm, Nellys stood her ground and wouldn’t let her Yerazade be taken away.
When we heard of their situation and how Nellys had fought to take care of Yerazade, we immediately gave her a place at the Emmanuel Care Center. At the center, she is free to be a child, safe from harm and surrounded by teachers and carers who help her know she is loved and special.
This is Child-Centered Care
Truly caring for each child begins with considering the needs of the child, their family, and their community
Loving care
We get to know each child — their hopes, history, needs and dreams. We delight in our children and want the best for them. We invest our time, love and attention raising them to know that they’re loved and accepted for who they are.
Strong families
Usually the best place for a child to thrive is in their family – that’s why we work hard to help families stay together. In the absence of a stable family, we place children who are at risk into our loving family homes.
Great education
A great quality education is key to escaping poverty. Our education programs equip our kids with the skills they need to rise above their circumstances and help change their communities.
Access to healthcare
The health of our children is vital to their development and happiness, so we go the extra mile to make sure that they are healthy and well, and can enjoy their childhood.
A reason for hope
It’s a privilege to teach our kids of Jesus’ love for them, and to demonstrate this through the quality of our care. As their desire for spiritual answers grows, we encourage them to discover a love, respect and knowledge of God for themselves. Read more.
Caring relationships
It’s incredibly important to each child’s sense of value and stability that they’re raised by parents and teachers who care about them. Child sponsorship supports this further by giving our kids a relationship with a sponsor who loves them and helps them feel part of a wider family.