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.
The Girl Who Couldn’t Walk
A story by C.R. Roberts. It’s tough to find a rainbow without being tested by the rain. Meet Andrea, age 3. “She’s our miracle girl,” says Gusti, one of my hosts at a Romanian countryside orphanage serving perhaps a dozen
Too Early for Christmas?!
Forgive us for bringing up Christmas so early! We absolutely love how much our sponsors get involved with their children during Christmas. They love to give gifts and send money to children, and this is a huge blessing! Christmas is
Running-The-Race Children’s Education Initiative
Did you know you can sponsor a child’s education? Our newest initiative is directed towards better funding our children’s educational costs! This includes: School fees Supplies Transportation And any other school expenses Education is an important factor in helping a
Cultural Tech Gap
Guest Writer Chuck Valley, Executive Director of Kidstown International This week we highlight the thoughts of our Executive Director, Chuck Valley. He dwells upon the difference between how we in the states are experiencing the challenges of Covid compared to the
Lasting Effects
The end of 2020 is in sight, but the lasting effects of this year are clearly seen in Romania, Nepal, and India. As these countries grapple with how to contain the virus and keep their citizens safe, our homes have
Plane in India Split in Two after Tragic Crash
What do you do when your community faces attacks on multiple sides, leaving families and individuals reeling from tragedy and hardship? One of our beloved homes for girls in India is located in an area that is experiencing some very
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
No Comment
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