STORIES OF HOPE
Over the years, hundreds of children have passed through homes that Kidstown supports. Living in these homes have spared many children from a life of crushing poverty, abuse, or neglect. Simply having a family and friends, getting an education, and growing up with hope is much more than many children would otherwise have.
One Day at a Time
The day that Ritesh’s mother died was a day that rocked this little boy’s life. In shock, he retreated into the depths of himself, hoping to find safety. In coming to one of our supported homes, they had hopes that
A Care Infinitely Greater Than Our Own
When God teaches us that He knows the names of His children and can count the number of hairs on their head, it shouldn’t surprise us to see Him rescuing and leading His beloved out of tragedy and into a
Would this Darkness Shift
Here on the streets of a crowded market. Bare feet running past a pair of lonely eyes. She sits in the midst of chaos, yet her world feels empty. She meets rejection around every corner, encouraging her rising feeling of
A Growing List – C.R. Roberts Stories
A story by C.R. Roberts. The home leader arrives and he looks tired, for good reason. Government health inspectors were here this week and they issued a warning because the sour cream in the refrigerator was not labeled with a
Her Path Out of Insecurity
The mission of Kidstown stands on the reality that there are children today with no home, no family, and no hope. We will not stand by as children are left alone on the streets of villages, free to be destroyed
Meet Vikram from India
So many people have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 setbacks. But before there was a virus, India was already a difficult place to earn a living. Between a dense population and serious economic challenges, it can be very
Meet David from India
Meet David! David has lived at one of our supported homes since he was six years old! At that time, he was malnourished and weak as he was healing from tuberculosis. The home leaders were dedicated to helping him heal,
Meet Török from Romania
It can be difficult to face the reality of the broken families found in Romania, but for Török, this was his reality. And beyond the family circle, the streets provide only further disruption and brokenness. You never wish for a
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
Meet Monika from India
The city of Kolkata, India is a sprawling mass of dense streets, smog, vehicles, and people living out their lives. Many people who are born in Kolkata may never leave the city during their life. New York has a population
Meet Abhijel from India
The amount of people living in India is hard to fathom – nearly 1.4 billion people call India home, and the population continues to rise steadily. That’s 1.4 billion unique stories, unique personalities, and unique lives. Many of these are
Meet Upendar from India
The children that Kidstown sponsors come from a wide range of backgrounds. While some children are orphans who have lost both parents, others have been neglected or abandoned by their families. Upendar’s parents are both alive, but they were not