{"id":9895,"date":"2026-05-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/?p=9895"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:58:01","slug":"growing-together-through-play-sport-and-fun-%f0%9f%8f%83%f0%9f%a5%b3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/growing-together-through-play-sport-and-fun-%f0%9f%8f%83%f0%9f%a5%b3\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing together through play, sport and fun \ud83c\udfc3\ud83e\udd73"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Dear friends,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Today I\u2019m just sharing a few snapshots with you. Because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some of our kids renovating the dilapidated playground, and a large group of kids from our village and neighbourhood playing sport. They were wonderful moments \u2013 I hope the photos manage to capture some of that spirit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sport, Spiel und echtes Gl\u00fcck | Kids of Africa Sportcamp 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCCB3VQxOxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_04.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_04-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sport, games and fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some photos from the sports day with our ten young Kids of Africa coaches. Around 300 children took part this week, over the course of three days. It was organised by our wonderful Esbern, with the key support of his fantastic coaches. That\u2019s how happiness in sport can sometimes be almost tangible. This, too, is part of our vision of positive development. Thank you for supporting our many young participants!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9892\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_01.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_01-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_08.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9878\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_08.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_08-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9884\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_05.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_05-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9882\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_06.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_06-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9880\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_07.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_07-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_09.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9876\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_09.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_09-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9890\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_02.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sport-day_02-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working together brings people together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also this week, some of the young people we support helped to rebuild our playground, which had previously been falling into disrepair. This, too, is part of our philosophy. Meaningful work builds practical skills, is fun and provides valuable life experience. <strong>Thank you for supporting the young people we look after!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_01.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_01-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_02.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_02-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_04.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_04-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ascension Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish you all the best for the Ascension Day weekend. It is an important public holiday, even for our little village. We are looking forward to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With best regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burkhard Varnholt<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_03.png 549w, https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/work_03-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button custom-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.raisenow.io\/shdhd?lng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Kids of Africa now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unsere Kids feiern das Leben, Ostern und einen neuen kleinen Gast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9895"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9896,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9895\/revisions\/9896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-of-africa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}