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Kenya schools reopen!
By ChildsLife on 1 February 2021Read moreFinally! Schools have fully reopened in Kenya after a 10 month closure. Strict covid prevention measures and protocols have to be adhered to as per Government instruction. Since the beginning of the pandemic, ChildsLife has been scaling up WASH activities and will continue to do so to ensure schools once again become safe havens for the many children in marginalized
0Romania badly hit
By ChildsLife on 5 November 2020Read moreLike many countries, Romania is facing the second corona wave. The country has been hit badly, hospitals and IC units have currently run out of capacity. Unlike the spring the country is not in lock down. Measures are taken on a regional level and vary greatly from area to area. Vulnerable people from marginalized communities have been very badly affected
ChildsLife AnneNoor Centres reopen!
By ChildsLife on 5 October 2020Read moreThe city locations of the ChildsLife AnneNoor Education Centers have been able to reopen with strict safety and hygiene measures in place. Classes have been split up into 3 or 4 groups of children so a safe social distance can be kept. We have taken all the necessary precautions to hopefully be allowed to continue to provide education and care
Kitchen Gardens for Makueni
By ChildsLife on 1 September 2020Read moreWe have a new project! Kitchen gardens for 200 homesteads in Kenya’s Makueni County. Sustainable food production in all seasons is what we aim to achieve with this new project. After succesful use of our kitchen gardens in slum setting, we have now expanded the program into rural communities to help them cope with increasing food shortages worsened by the
Greenhouse for Kathamboni Secondary
By ChildsLife on 1 July 2020Read moreDespite COVID- 19 putting a halt to our programs in their traditional form, we continued to engage the communities all round. In Makueni, we were able to install a new greenhouse at Kathamboni Secondary School from the scratch to its completion. It is now fully installed and ready for planting. The corona crisis provides not only a health threat, it
Aid packages for mothers in Kibera and Mukuru slums
By ChildsLife on 26 May 2020Read moreChildsLife Kenya continues its COVID-19 response and reached out to 50 mothers in the ChildsLife Live, Learn & Earn Program in Kibera and Mukuru slums. Through donations, ChildsLife staff is able to continue its support for vulnerable families amidst the corona crisis. Needless to say the mothers are very grateful as these food & hygiene packages are crucial for them
News from ChildsLife Romania
By ChildsLife on 21 April 2020Read moreRomania is in lock down and the military patrols the streets. People remain indoors. But not Romania Country Director Florian Ivan. After he supplying the regional corona hospital with medical protective gear, he continues his support in the fight against COVID-19. In the last couple of days, Florian Ivan has supplied and furnished the newly erected regional laboratory for Corona
Scaling up WASH activities
By ChildsLife on 9 April 2020Read moreIn Mukuru and Kibera slums ChildsLife Kenya is scaling up WASH activities amongst all beneficiaries. Hygiene supplies are distributed and advice is given on COVID-19 and social distancing. ChildsLife staff is doing everything they can to help people get throught the corona crisis.
ChildsLife Romania in action against COVID-19
By ChildsLife on 1 April 2020Read moreChildsLife Romania Director Florian Ivan is currently sorting a large supply of medical goods such as masks, gloves and protective clothing for donation to the regional hospital in Barlad. This hospital is now a dedicated corona centre in Eastern Romania and is in desperate need of protective medical supplies. ChildsLife is grateful to be able to assist in this crisis.
Kibera slum and the threat of Corona
By ChildsLife on 26 March 2020Read moreLife is Kibera is harsh at the best of times. The corona virus is a serious threat to the people who live here in these dire conditions. ChildsLife field workers work hard to assist these people. Watch the short BBC film about the threat of coronavirus in the slum. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-51988073/coronavirus-a-father-s-fears-in-kenya-s-crowded-kibera-settlement
Read the latest on Corona and the ChildsLife program here
By ChildsLife on 24 March 2020Read moreThe Corona pandemic is quickly developing into a catastrophe for many people around this globe. ChildsLife offices in the Netherlands, Kenya and Romania are closed and our office and field staff works remotely. But our work continues and not only are we doing our utmost to ensure we assist the people in our program, we also want to help where
Levarht and Brazander in Kenya!
By ChildsLife on 3 March 2020Read moreFor the third year in a row, vegetable growers Brazander and Levarht are visiting ChildsLife projects in Kenya. Arjan Levarht and Paul Zantman are visiting ChildsLife greenhouses at primary schools to share their expertise and knowledge of fruit and vegetables as to optimize crop yield, taste and quality of the crops. ChildsLife country director Paul Sugut and Program manager John
Lucia Rijker is ChildsLife Ambassador!
By ChildsLife on 27 June 2019Read moreLucia Rijker, Life Coach, inspirator and six-time World Champion (kick) boxing is Ambassador of ChildsLife. Lucia Rijker, Global Life Coach and boxing legend, is Ambassador of ChildsLife. Lucia, whose roots lie in both Europe and Africa, is known for her fight for equal opportunities. And her contribution to a good and loving life for everyone on this earth. ChildsLife and
Annual Report 2018 is online
By ChildsLife on 12 June 2019Read moreWith your support we have achieved a lot in 2018! Read our Annual Report
Levarht visits ChildsLife projects in Kenya
By ChildsLife on 28 March 2019Read moreThis month Arjan Levarht, of ChildsLife business partner Levarht B.V., visited ChildsLife projects in Kenya. His first stop was Itumbule Primary School in Makueni, where he was welcomed by headmistress Roselyn. Arjan shared his expertise and gave the school valuable advice on their greenhouse. Arjan donated sports kits to the Gatoto school soccer team. The kids are very excited. They have a
Run for ChildsLife in Kenya
By ChildsLife on 27 March 2019Read moreIn october this year, you can join ChildsLife on their adventure in Kenya! A run is being organised by ChildsLife and Impact Marathon and offers an amazing and fun program. Your going on safari, join elite Kenyan athletes in a track session and visit ChildsLife project in Kenya. The program takes places from the 22th till the 26th of october
ChildsLife Restaurants campaign
By ChildsLife on 15 March 2019Read moreIn March, ChildsLife launched the ChildsLife Restaurant Campain. Restaurants in the Netherlands who join this campain offer a carafe of water from which € 1,- is donated to the ChildsLife Food & Water program. In this program, ChildsLife builds watertanks en greenhouses at schools and offers school lunches for children in Kenya and Romania. Restaurants who are joining this campaing
Update floods Kenya May 2018: Help is being mobilised
By ChildsLife on 12 June 2018Read moreAfter the heavy floods in Kenya in May, the intensity of the rainfall has decreased. Help has been mobilized and the community is working hard to get their everyday life back on track. ChildsLife is offering support to families in the slum in their most urgent needs: food packages, blankets and mattresses. Help for the affected schools is also being
Babyclothes for family with triplets
By ChildsLife on 21 February 2018Read moreWith already having one child, the Florea Family in Romania was blessed with triplets. Meet Cristi, Helena and Alex. Although feeling very grateful, mother Florea admits it has been extremely tough. ChildsLife donated baby clothes to the Family, so they have one less thing to worry about.
ChildsLife Kitchen Gardens
By ChildsLife on 2 January 2018Read moreChildsLife Kitchen Garden Our ChildsLife collegues in Nairobi came up with a great and sustainable initiative on the limited amount of fertile soil and food. They gave families a solid bag filled with fertile soil and seeds and gave them instructions on how to take care of the Kitchen Garden. A short while later they could eat their first harvest! We have
WORLD AIDS DAY
By ChildsLife on 4 December 2017Read moreDecember 1st is World AIDS Day; a day when the world renews its collective efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. For ChildsLife, World AIDS Day means more than just a red ribbon. It is a day to draw attention to the HIV epidemic around the world; to raise awareness of HIV, to remember loved ones who have died, to show solidarity with people
Scholarships for girls in Kenya – A future without poverty
By ChildsLife on 20 November 2017Read moreWe want to give 75 scholarships to girls in Kenya. Help us break the circle of poverty by giving girls a scholarship and an independent future! Make a donation. Women produce half the world’s food, put in two-thirds of the world’s working hours, and yet make only 10 percent of the world’s income! That’s why women and girls are at the
19 November World Toilet day!
By ChildsLife on 14 November 2017Read more946 million people do not have access to toilets W.A.S.H. (water, sanitation and hygiene) Inadequate access to clean water and sanitation kills and sickens thousands of people every day. Lack of proper sanitation, water and hygiene also have many other serious consequences. Children – and particularly girls – are denied their right to education because their schools lack private and
World Food Day | Charity for children
By ChildsLife on 16 October 2017Read moreFood for school children Joshua (on the right) is just one of the children in Kibera Slum we can give a warm school meal because of the support of our loyal donors. For some of the school kids it is the only meal they get that day, so it is important that the meal is nutricious and healthy. In western
AnneNoor 7 is open for business!
By ChildsLife on 28 September 2017Read moreThe AnneNoor program is expanding – AnneNoor 7 has opened in Berezeni based in the rural area of Vaslui in Romania. Due to request from local parents and the community, ChildsLife Romania was able to open its 7th AnneNoor Education Center. Read more about the AnneNoor program
Water for Maasai school
By ChildsLife on 13 September 2017Read moreIn partnership with Rotary International, ChildsLife purchased and installed a water tank complete with rain catchment system at the Elangata Omayianat Primary School in the Olepolos region of Kenya. This Maasai region is suffering from severe droughts so pupils, teachers and parents alike have been desperate for this water supply. Because of the drought and long awaited rains still not
School holidays means no food
By ChildsLife on 23 July 2017Read moreWhilst at home most school children cannot wait for the holidays to start, many Kenyan children dread and fear their school break. Because for many no school means no food. ChildsLife education program incorporates school lunches to ensure children from deprived backgrounds receive at least one healthy meal a day. Kenya suffers from food shortages and food prices have risen
The last drop
By ChildsLife on 28 June 2017Read moreThe last drop… These primary school pupils in the Maasai region of Olepolos have tilted their water tank to be able to access the last few drops. This is what we need to do now… Send water trucks to fill empty watertanks immediately. This situation is very serious The extreme drought in many parts of Africa continues. Many water supplies at
Annual Report 2016 online
By ChildsLife on 31 May 2017Read moreChildsLife’s Annual Report 2016 is now available online. Together with all our supporters and donors so much was achieved. Find out for yourself.
Generous gift by Imbema
By ChildsLife on 9 May 2017Read moreTime for celebration at the Imbema Group: The company celebrates its 70th anniversary and CEO Robert Bloemers hands down the reins to his son Alexander Bloemers. As part of these celebrations Mr Bloemers presented ChildsLife CEO Patricia Korver-Kicak with a cheque of € 23,000.- for children living in extreme proverty. Thank you Imbema, all Imbema suppliers and clients for your
Humanitarian Disaster hits the Horn of Africa
By ChildsLife on 16 February 2017Read moreAbout 2.7 million people in Kenya alone face famine due to extreme droughts. Kenya has declared the ongoing drought affecting many parts of the country a national disaster, calling for aid to counter the situation which is posing a major risk to people, livestock and wildlife. The drought is attributed to El Niño and with record-high temperatures. The weather has
New year, new chances
By ChildsLife on 10 January 2017Read moreChildsLife kick started 2017 in Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa as well as in the Netherlands and USA. Our goal is to provide chances for children and to do what we can to ensure a self-sustainable future. With the help of our loyal supporters we can!
ChildsLife’s CBF Accreditation
By ChildsLife on 1 January 2017Read moreFor 15 years ChildsLife carried the CBF accreditation. When establishing ChildsLife it was important at that time and fitting with a growing and maturing organisation. But over the years, the cost of membership and sustaining CBF involvement was no longer considered responsible expenditure for an organization of ChildsLife’s size. ChildsLife believes the funds are better spent on beneficiaries of ChildsLife
Patricia Korver in Haarlem’s city glossy
By ChildsLife on 1 November 2016Read moreAn extensive interview with ChildsLife director and founder Patricia Korver is featured Haarlem’s one and only city glossy. Patricia looks back on 20 years ChildsLife, the many achievements and the impact the organization has had on the lives of so many children and the communities they live in. ‘I’m proud of the fact that we can see the impact our
Dam2Dam 2016: The total
By ChildsLife on 30 September 2016Read moreOn the 18th of september our ChildsLife superteam participated in the biggest running event in the Netherlands: the Dam to Damloop 2016. The total fundraising amount of the day is €5440.The donation will be used to support the ChildsLife WASH program that brings clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene to extremely dry areas in Kenya. ChildsLife thanks all runners and
Big catch for ChildsLife
By ChildsLife on 14 June 2016Read moreChildsLife has been delighted to receive a large donation of 25.000 euros! ChildsLife received this donation at the Herring Party of Restaurant Ijmond in Ijmuiden in North Holland. According to Dutch tradition, the first couple of barrels of herring are auctioned and the proceeds are donated to charity every year. The auction at Restaurant Ijmond was very well attended by
Greenhouse projects
By ChildsLife on 1 May 2016Read moreLast week ChildsLife director Patricia Korver-Kicak visited several projects in Kenya, one of them is a newly built greenhouse next to a school in the Makueni region. Greenhouses are an effective way to help communities on their way to self-sustainability.The vegetables grown in greenhouses are used for school meals and part of it is sold on the local market so the income can