Photo: Darko Vojinovic/AP. A migrant child at the Macedonian border. 10,000 refugee children are missing as a result of gang activity across Europe, according to Europol. This story from The Guardian brings to our attention how these children are being targeted by pan-European criminals to be sold into slavery and sex trafficking. Italy may have […]
Archives for February 2016
Making A Difference One Veggie At A Time
Take a look at some of the fresh, healthy veggies produce being grown at Fiwagoh Home in Kenya through our greenhouse project. We installed 6 greenhouses, which grow various vegetables, including the ones we’re harvesting this month: lettuce, tomatoes, kale, spinach and cabbage. These veggies are used to supplement the diets of the children, while […]
Unsafe Drinking Water in Our Own Backyard: Helping the Children of Flint During This Health Crisis
“If you were going to put something in a population to keep them down for generations to come, it would be lead,” said Dr. Hanna-Attisha of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. That is really bad news for the children of Flint, Michigan. ACLU Michigan/ The Daily Beast It’s estimated that 8,000 children under six […]
Mid-Week Inspiration from Booker T. Washington
Here’s a little mid-week inspiration for you from the great Booker T. Washington: “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” This quote embodies the calling of Kitechild to support communities in helping their vulnerable children. Learn more about our mission visit us at: kitechild.org