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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/

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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/

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“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/

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Here’s a #tbt with our studious friend at the Alice in Wonderland Home in Faridabad, India. As the years go by, things change but one thing that always remains constant is the importance of literacy, especially among vulnerable children. Children who read, succeed!

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A year after the first Girl Summit was held, the organization Girls Not Brides looked at the progress made on the goals created at the summit. As their infographic shows, they have been working on ending child marriage through empowering girls, advocating on their behalf and working in the communities, among other efforts. All of […]

https://www.kitechild.org/a-year-after-the-first-girl-summit-was-held-the/

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A year after the first Girl Summit was held, the organization Girls Not Brides looked at the progress made on the goals created at the summit. As their infographic shows, they have been working on ending child marriage through empowering girls, advocating on their behalf and working in the communities, among other efforts. All of […]

https://www.kitechild.org/a-year-after-the-first-girl-summit-was-held-the-2/

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Every act of kindness makes a difference. Remember, that you matter and you have the opportunity to make this world a kinder place. This week, let’s all find ways to spread kindness. And keep in mind that all the little acts of love around the world are adding up! “Small acts, when multiplied by millions […]

https://www.kitechild.org/every-act-of-kindness-makes-a-difference/

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The greenhouse at Watoto Wema is now harvesting kale and spinach, in addition to tomatoes! The children are learning all about produce and farming, as they take part in the project. One of the best parts about this Kenyan farm is that it is self-sustaining and all about change, not charity! 

https://www.kitechild.org/the-greenhouse-at-watoto-wema-is-now-harvesting/