Dear friends «When kids are happy, so are their parents». Most parents know the old adage. Not surprisingly, it's also true for Kids of Africa. During the past twenty years, our little village has seen know the truism from their own experience. Kids of Africa is no different. During

Dear friends In his award-winning memoirs «Wind, Sand and Stars» (1939), Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900 – 1944) described key experiences in his short, sensitive life and work. On the occasion of today, 1 January, when we often formulate New Year's resolutions, a passage from his wonderful book crosses my

Dear Friends Christmas is coming soon. All over the world, Christians celebrate the incarnation of God and the power of love – the strongest of all forces. Christmas is also the story of a difficult start to life. But when a baby joins the world, love hits its strongest

Dear Friends Does it shine like the sun in the morning or like the stars at night? Does love comfort with a smile? Or shine joyfully? Probably a bit of all. Love doesn’t ask for favors nor does it set no conditions. Love suffices itself. It connects children and

Dear Friends This newsletter is dedicated to those boys and young men who change the world. Some of these hidden heroes live at Kids of Africa. They have dreams, skills and the courage to realize them. Their insight creates impact. Behind their actions is an attitude. As they change

Dear Friends Let me introduce some of Uganda’s young, female heroes to you. While the list could much be longer, I will mention but a few, in the interest of space. Please meet Amina, Betty, Lilian, Sharon, Joy and Mother Jocelyn - strong young woman, who are smart, skilled

I hope that you are well and making the best of the late days of summer. This is just a brief update from our fosterlings in Uganda who have been facing another lockdowns since the beginning of our traditional summer-season.

Dear Friends “Till the end of the world” would be the first reaction of most parents. But what happens when a child needs help but nobody is left to look after him or her? We know that situation. Uganda’s just recently been forced to impose yet another hard lockdown.

Dear Friends These two words can mean the world. On today's Ascension Day, some of those who benefited from Kids of Africa stand up to say "Thank you." They all share experiences of hardship, unexpected and undeserved. Alas, they also share an uplifting experience: that of unexpected, unconditioned help

Dear Friends While Ugandan schools are gradually re-opening, still quite a few dids remain quarantined at Kids of Africa. Ugandan lockdown-rules have been among the strictest in Africa. A year like no other. But, as the kids have grown to the challenge, they become a family like no other.