KIDSTOWN NEWS
At Kidstown, we want to stay connected with our donors and sponsors. Here you’ll find our newsletters, info about fundraising events, and the latest news about the countries we are working in.
Monsoons in Nepal as the Country begins Reopening
One thousand people displaced. Rising number of deaths and missing persons. Monsoon season has destroyed roads, homes, and communities. Rescue operations struggle to meet the need. Local school buildings and community centers have been turned into shelters for those who
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A story by C.R. Roberts. It’s late afternoon in the village of Plopenii Mici 20 kilometers outside the city of Botosani in Northeast Romania. I have seen the look on the face of this man many times in other places,
Meet Nuthaki from India
It was on the streets of India that a young girl was found struggling to fend for life. She was covered with trauma and fear. Coming from an abusive household with the loss of her father, there was no hope
A Sponsor’s Perspective
“Let’s see…to me it is a very simple way to help another human.” Being a sponsor may seem like a small or insignificant act, but as every child on the other side of it knows, it is in fact a
Update from Kidstown Homes
New ways of learning, new ways of fellowship, new ways of playing, our homes are trying whatever they need to keep spirits high! ROMANIA As the country of Romania begins to reopen, the children are free to run into the
Kidstown COVID-19 Updates and Prayer Requests
India and Nepal are still experiencing many challenges with the Covid pandemic. Romania has been able to manage the problem well and our homes are mostly away from danger areas. India and Nepal homes are facing new issues as these
Record Category 4 Cyclone in India
This week the West Bengal region of India was hit by a record breaking category 4 cyclone. The devastating winds and rain cause severe flooding and damage. The storm hit at a difficult time, as coronavirus infections continue to rise
Recent News from India
During the past few months the world has been focused on the COVID-19 crisis, and here at Kidstown we’ve been focusing on how our homes and children are dealing with the crisis. However, things continue to happen around the world
Together We Give #GivingTuesdayNow
Our sponsors and donors are what allow us to do what we do. In this time of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. That’s the idea behind the #GivingTuesdayNow movement. Organizations from all over the world are asking
Fireside Chat with Marv & Alison
Recently one of Kidstown’s board members, Marv Tjoelker, traveled to Nepal with a small group of people from Northwest Washington. A few weeks after they returned, Marv and his niece, Alison Moore, were reflecting on their trip while enjoying a
April 29, 2020 Prayer Requests
During this time of uncertainty, we are blessed to be able to come together in prayer as a community. We are grateful for the prayers from our sponsors and donors for the children and homes overseas. We are also grateful
A Message From Nepal and Other Updates
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold around the world, we are doing our best to stay informed about the situations in India, Romania, and Nepal. Our home leaders have been sending us encouraging updates. While all of our homes