Image: The Independent During this current #refugeecrisis, children entering Europe are being separated from their families and forced to continue their dangerous journey alone. The UN is calling to protect these vulnerable children and demanding that they be treated with dignity. Read more about these unfolding events: http://goo.gl/IVrulW
Archives for September 2015
Refugee Children in Lebanon Use Cameras to Document Their Lives
Take a look at these stunning photos taken by refugee children living in Lebanon: http://goo.gl/hHW8lr Through a project that provided the kids with disposable cameras, we are able to catch a glimpse of what everyday life is like for these children. Over 600,000 refugee children live in Lebanon, most of whom are unable to go […]
Motivational Monday
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt This timeless quote is what’s motivating us this week! No matter where you are in the world and what’s going on around you, your dreams matter and together we can make this world a better place!
Did you know that Monday is the UN International Day of Peace? It’s a day observed every September 21st and this year’s theme is something that we’re really excited about: Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All. We believe every person and every child deserves to live a life of dignity and we want to […]
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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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Photo: Christof Stache / AFP / Getty Images These are heart lifting stories from @BuzzFeed that show the humanity and compassion being shown as the refugee crisis continues to unfold. Even in the darkest of times, there is more love than hate and more people who care than don’t. See these touching photos: http://goo.gl/YzlPr7
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Photo: Martin Godwin for the Guardian; Collection of items to be donated to refugees In light of the recent news of the Syrian refugees, many people around the world feel compelled to help in someway. However, the question is how and in what way will be the most effective? This Thursday there will be a […]
https://www.kitechild.org/photo-martin-godwin-for-the-guardian-collection/
“Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” -A.A. Milne #MotivationalMonday We love this quote from the author of Winnie the Pooh and we hope that every child, everywhere remembers these wise words.
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