“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” This #MotivationalMonday #quote encaptures the mission of Kitechild: to give children the little boost they sometimes need, so that they can soar! Children truly are the future and we owe it to everyone to make sure the future is as bright […]
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Greenhouses in Kenya Are Creating Change for Children
The six greenhouses at the Fiwagoh Home in Nakuru, Kenya are a success! The home is currently saving over $10,000 in their annual food costs thanks to the fruits and veggies that are growing in the greenhouses. Those savings go directly to making life better for the kids at the home and pay for additional […]
Kenyan Greenhouse is Targeting the Educational and Nutritional Needs of Children
Thanks to the income generated from our greenhouse at the Watoto Wema home, these kids are getting more of their educational costs covered! The greenhouse is now producing 1200 kilos of veggies a month, which helps the kids have access to nutritious foods and by selling the surplus in the local markets, the income funds […]
A happy #tbt with our friends from Kenya! We visited the Watoto Wema home in 2012 and can’t wait to go back! It’s amazing what’s happened in 3 years: a greenhouse, a chicken farm and a clean water project. We’ve been grateful to work with this home and the 57 children who live there. Together, […]
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A year after the first Girl Summit was held, the organization Girls Not Brides looked at the progress made on the goals created at the summit. As their infographic shows, they have been working on ending child marriage through empowering girls, advocating on their behalf and working in the communities, among other efforts. All of […]
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Here’s a #funfactfriday for you: 75% of the human brain is water! These boys at St. Catherine’s Children’s Home in Kenya are some of the hundreds of children who now have access to clean water as a result of our Clean Water Access project. These children live in a place where water must be paid […]
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A #tbt to us taking selfies with our friends in Kenya a few years ago! We loved meeting the amazing kids and community leaders who helped us plan the projects we’ve launched there, like our greenhouses, dairy cows and access to clean water projects.
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Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram Photo: Unicef UK, jordimatas.net This thetelegraph piece gives insight into what it’s like growing up in one of the most dangerous countries in the world: Guatemala. Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Michael Sheen talks about his experiences with Guatemalan children like Kenneth, as they try their best to grow up under extreme circumstances. As […]
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