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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
https://www.kitechild.org/photo-christof-stache-afp-getty-images-these/
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.
https://www.kitechild.org/promise-me-youll-always-remember-youre-braver/
Did you know that playing chess can help improve IQ levels in children? Kids who play chess score higher on reading tests, as well as perform better with critical and creative thinking. Playing chess makes kids focus intensely and work with complex patterns. They also get the chance to practice using active reasoning, among other […]
https://www.kitechild.org/did-you-know-that-playing-chess-can-help-improve/
A #tbt to the success of our Clean Water Access project in Kenya. These boys at the Havilla Home were among the hundreds of children who gained necessary access to clean water through this project. In this area of the world, water must be paid for from the city and the surrounding wells house water […]
https://www.kitechild.org/a-tbt-to-the-success-of-our-clean-water-access/
Here’s a great piece from The Guardian about how we can improve nutrition in adolescent girls around the world: http://goo.gl/jHC9LT One great idea is to encourage girls to play sports because there is evidence that doing so can empower girls, improve their self-esteem and challenge gender steroetypes. When girls know their worth and value, they take […]
https://www.kitechild.org/heres-a-great-piece-from-the-guardian-about-how/
“The soul is healed by being with children.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky This ring so true to us at Kitechild. We want to make this world a better place for all children, regardless of circumstance. This is why all of our sustainable projects are designed to improve the quality lives for children everywhere.
https://www.kitechild.org/the-soul-is-healed-by-being-with-children/
Did you know that smiling is a universal sign of happiness? #funfactfriday! Even though we may not all speak the same language, a #smile is recognized as an expression of joy all around the globe. That’s something we can all be happy about! Find out more smile facts: http://goo.gl/yohFtt
https://www.kitechild.org/did-you-know-that-smiling-is-a-universal-sign-of/
