Raising the Standard of Teaching and Learning 2014

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Uganda. Four of us (UK teachers) went there during our half term. We spent time inspiring and developing the teachers there who work day-in day-out at Pencott Valley Primary School.

UgandaCaitlin Sayce21 March 2014Keep a Child Learning, Global Expeditions

Uganda – Healthcare Update

Sarah Davis, our nurse based in Uganda, has reported that 100 children have been treated for intestinal worms and 200 mosquito nets have been purchased for families living in Mbale.

UgandaCaitlin Sayce26 February 2014Keep a Child Healthy

Syrian Refugees in Jordan – Part 5 Milk and Nappies for the babies

With our first donation, the team in Jordan have purchased babies milk and nappies and distributed them to families with young children.

Jordan, SyriaCaitlin Sayce26 February 2014Keep a Child Safe, Keep a Child Healthy

Syrian Refugees in Jordan – Part 4 Arrival of Clothing

The clothes are now with our partners and distribution will take place once the final clearance is received.

Jordan, SyriaCaitlin Sayce24 February 2014Keep a Child Safe, Keep a Child Warm

Ghana Update – Transforming Lives

Well it’s our last couple of days in the King’s Village and as we pack away our things yet again we are reflecting on the last 4 weeks we have spent in our other home – fondly known as Ann and Terry’s house!

GhanaCaitlin Sayce24 February 2014Keep a Child Healthy

Syrian Refugees In Jordan Part 1- Introduction

We have just returned from a 7 day expedition to Jordan.

Jordan, SyriaCaitlin Sayce5 February 2014Keep a Child Safe

Syrian Refugees in Jordan Part 2 – The current situation

The Jordanians have been incredibly generous and welcoming to their Syrian neighbors over the last three years.

Syria, JordanCaitlin Sayce5 February 2014Keep a Child Safe

Syrian Refugees in Jordan Part 3 – Our response

I would like to see us not only helping them now but helping them rebuild their homes and lives when they return to Syria.

Syria, JordanCaitlin Sayce5 February 2014Keep a Child Safe

KACW Syrian Refugess - Container Loaded

The response over the last 8 weeks has truly been inspiring and humbling.

Jordan, SyriaGuest User6 December 2013Keep a Child Warm

Autumn Photography Exhibition

On 16 November Mulbarton church youth group put on our first Autumn Photography Exhibition of children’s photography from the Infant and Junior schools in the village. There were some beautiful pictures from children aged 4-12.

UgandaGuest User28 November 2013Fundraising

Loving Hands - a faithful crew of knitters!

Loving Hands knits, crochets and sews for charity and have been supporting Operation Orphan since we met Cyrilyn last year where she explained how the charity works.

Syria, UK NewsGuest User23 November 2013Knitting, Keep a Child Warm

Syria Collections All Over England!

Operation Orphan are coming tomorrow to collect the bedroom-full of coats, hats, gloves, socks, vests etc IN A VAN. Thank you to all.

Syria, VolunteersGuest User22 November 2013

Higham St. John's School Visit

Higham St John’s School gave a lot of coats for the orphan children who need to keep warm.

VolunteersGuest User19 November 2013Keep a Child Warm

Distribution Trip October 2013

It’s been a successful time distributing the coats, hats, gloves and scarves in Eastern and Central Europe.

HungaryGuest User1 November 2013Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Collections in Slovakia

This was our very first collection of clothing in Slovakia for Slovak underprivileged children.

Guest User22 October 2013Keep a Child Warm

From Stockton For Syria

Today we received these pictures from Sandra in Stockton who says there is still more to come.

SyriaGuest User16 October 2013Keep a Child Warm

NorthWest Schools' Tour

Thank you all for helping us to Keep a Child Warm!

UK NewsGuest User11 October 2013

6 months in Mbale

It is hard to believe it has been six months since I left the security of my job of 12 years as a Children’s Intensive Care nurse.

UgandaGuest User3 October 2013Keep a Child Healthy

Ghana - Overseas project update

Ann and Terry Carpenter (Project Coordinators) are currently in northern Ghana assessing the situation regarding crossing the Volta river in the rainy season.

GhanaGuest User4 September 2013Keep a Child Safe, Keep a Child Healthy, Keep a Child Learning

Packing week at Chilwell School

A huge shout out to the students and staff at Chilwell Sixth Form (Lakeview) who dedicated their week to help Operation Orphan keep children warm!

UK NewsGuest User26 July 2013Packing Week, Keep a Child Warm

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