Family Learning at Nzeve

Violet is a young girl who lives in very difficult circumstances. The family is growing and Violet is the eldest of her mother’s three children.

Zimbabwe - Nzeve, ZimbabweGuest User1 February 2016Keep a Child Learning

Senior's Sewing Story

Senior was orphaned whilst still in primary school and through Amatelaz found a place where he received love, care and opportunity.

Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe - AmatelazGuest User25 January 2016Keep a Child Learning

The Challenge is ON!

Are you up for the challenge? The question posed to the nation through the platform of social media.

UK News, FundraisingGuest User25 January 2016Keep a Child Warm

Training Teachers!

It was a delight to see Maxwell last week and celebrate the successful completion of his first year at Teacher Training College. His third term placement was out of town in the rural areas however this term he is working at a school in Sakubva, near to where he lives.

Zimbabwe, Zim - Children of HopeGuest User21 January 2016Keep a Child Learning

A Home for Santos

We were delighted to receive another update from Nepal last week. This story is of Santos and his little family.

NepalGuest User20 January 2016

A Salon of Hope

I had the privilege of visiting Peter’s Hair Salon whilst visiting Zimbabwe last week. Peter, Daniel and Nomsa were orphaned 12 years ago.

Zimbabwe, Zim - Children of HopeGuest User20 January 2016Keep a Child Learning

An Update from Jamaica

We wanted to send you a quick update from us, here in Jamaica.

JamaicaGuest User8 January 2016

Community Toilets

Over 5 years ago we asked our partners in Nabigyo, Uganda, how we could help to impact their community. The answer came back – Community Toilets. Pencott Valley Primary School is our main focus in this area.

UgandaHeather Sharp15 December 2015Keep a Child Healthy

Buildings of Pencott

Pencott School, a familiar sight for most of us here on the Operation Orphan Team.

UgandaHeather Sharp15 December 2015Keep a Child Learning

Fish for Fees

Philip and his wife Margaret never seem to be satisfied by how they are helping the community of Nabigyo.

UgandaHeather Sharp14 December 2015Keep a Child Learning

Children at Pencott

During our trip to Uganda we had the joy of spending a couple of days with the children at the school.

UgandaHeather Sharp14 December 2015Keep a Child Learning, Global Expeditions

Keep a Child Warm – Ukraine

These pictures have brought me to tears this morning.

UkraineHeather Sharp30 November 2015Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Homes for Orphans

We have been eagerly following the progress of the building work in Sierra Leone.

Sierra LeoneHeather Sharp30 November 2015Keep a Child Safe

Dominica – Relief Update

I’ve just returned from my 3 week trip to Dominica. There is lots to be done to get the country back on it’s feet after the tropical storm Erika.

DominicaHeather Sharp17 November 2015Keep a Child Safe

Stories from #teammoldova 2015

Years ago my school gave coats to Keep a Child Warm and every year since I’ve always wondered what it would be like to meet the children in person.

MoldovaHeather Sharp10 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Been There, Done That!

“Great things flourish when they start with a good idea.” Quote at the side of the stage of one of the schools we distributed at.

Moldova, Knitting BlanketsHeather Sharp10 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Finding Maxim

Sitting on the flight back from Moldova, I am reflecting on the hundreds of beautiful children that were lovingly led by a member of the team around a room to find their warm clothing for this winter.

MoldovaHeather Sharp9 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Boxes Arrived Safely in Ukraine

I am certain from the engaging Facebook feed of #keepachildwarm #teammoldova posts, there will be plenty more stories from Moldova to follow. But I couldn’t wait to get this started with some great news.

UkraineHeather Sharp29 October 2015Keep a Child Warm

Ollaberry School – we found your blanket!

#teamMoldova are still there, giving out plenty of warm coats, hats, scarves, gloves and plenty of hugs to hundreds of very vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Moldova.

Knitting Blankets, MoldovaHeather Sharp27 October 2015Keep a Child Warm