On March 7, volunteers returned to La Cabaña in Buenos Aires – Malvinas Argentinas for their first visit of the year. It was the start of the school season in Argentina, and about 60 children gathered for the day. Before anything was handed out, the volunteers sat with the children and talked about school. They asked what grade they were in, what subjects they liked, and what made them nervous. Some spoke about enjoying math, while others said social studies was harder because of the reading. The youngest children answered quietly at first, but little by little they grew more comfortable joining the conversation. The group also shared a short verse, reminding the children that when school feels difficult or frightening, they are not alone and can find the strength to keep trying.

In India, a volunteer named Egor recently spent time with children at a local children’s home. The day was simple but meaningful. They played tag, tossed a ball back and forth, and laughed as children should. In between the games, he listened as they shared their thoughts and dreams. For a few hours, the weight of their past felt lighter. They were not defined by hardship. They were simply kids enjoying the moment.

In Minga Guazú, Paraguay, volunteers continue to walk alongside children at a local orphanage through the “Campamento Bíblico de Niños Creciendo en Cristo.” For them, this work is not just an activity; it is a calling. They see teaching children about faith, gratitude, and kindness as an important responsibility. Through projects like the “Love Project,” children are encouraged to share messages of respect and Christian values, choosing peace over violence in their daily lives.

In Santa Cruz, Bolivia, a volunteer came to support a children’s camp in the Águila Dorada Plan Tres Mil community with the simple goal of keeping the children safe and organized. It did not take long to realize that the purpose of being there was much deeper. Each child carried a strong need for love and care, along with a desire to give that love back. What started as supervision quickly became listening, understanding, and being fully present with the children.