Photo Update: Bunda, Tanzania Orphanage Project
February 17, 2025
read moreBreaking the Cycle of Violence in Mogadishu: A Path to Hope
February 10, 2025In the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, a city marked by its challenges yet brimming with resilience, the Mamo Ugaaso Foundation Rehab Center stands as a beacon of hope. During a recent visit to the center, my colleague Ibrahim and I witnessed the incredible work being done to support vulnerable children and prevent violence.
read moreRev. Paul's Visit and Sade's Journey to Healing
January 24, 2025At the Kingdom Heritage Program, we were honored to welcome Rev. Paul, a dedicated lawyer and passionate volunteer, who spent time empowering our children with critical knowledge about violence prevention and child abuse. During his interactive session, Rev. Paul broke down complex topics into relatable insights, helping the children understand what violence and child abuse look like, how to recognize warning signs, and most importantly, how to seek help from trusted adults.
read moreA Heartwarming Story from Victoria Falls
January 16, 2025In March, Ali joined Allies with a heart full of hope and a desire to make a difference. As a new volunteer, he felt honored to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering children by helping them develop their skills, talents, and career aspirations. For Ali, the experience was not only about teaching but also about the profound joy and transformation he witnessed in the lives of the children and their families.
read moreSpreading Joy and Love: A Christmas Celebration in Costa Rica
January 9, 2025This Christmas season, we reflected on the incredible impact of the volunteers at Allies and Semillitas, who have given their time, energy, and hearts to bring joy and love to children across Costa Rica. Each volunteer’s unwavering dedication has created lasting memories and meaningful connections with the children they serve.
read moreA Day Filled With Laughter and Growth
December 5, 2024Victor, a devoted volunteer for social development, recently visited the Soncco Wasi shelter in Cusco, Peru, a refuge for mothers and children who have faced abandonment. This shelter is more than just a safe haven—it’s a place of growth, learning, and hope. Victor’s visit, carefully planned in collaboration with his team, focused on activities designed to promote learning, integration, and emotional support, ensuring that every moment spent there would leave a meaningful impact.
read moreYour Impact: Changing Lives, One Child at a Time
November 21, 2024For Sarah, the lead volunteer with Allies in Youth Development in Sironko, Uganda, the program has been nothing short of a dream come true. Since April 2023, Sarah and her team have worked tirelessly to touch the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the region—orphans and abandoned children.
read moreYou Were a Shining Light at Color Their World 2024
October 30, 2024In case you missed this year’s Color Their World, you can watch the videos, below, from Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield and Venture Church in Keller.
Thank you to each and every one of you who had a part in Color Their World this year. We are thankful for all the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making this our best event yet!
read moreBringing Hope and Support to Foster Families in Poland
October 16, 2024In Poland, a remarkable woman Allies Supports, named Lyuba, is raising eight children, continuing her lifelong commitment to fostering vulnerable youth. Over the years, she has cared for 21 children, and in the midst of the war, eight more children joined her home. However, these are not easy cases. Some of the boys she cares for have had run-ins with the law, repeatedly stealing from stores and struggling to stay on the right path.
read moreGabriel's Mission of Love and Service
October 2, 2024In the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a devoted pastor named Gabriel has made it his life’s mission to support the most vulnerable members of his community—children facing the harsh realities of extreme poverty, food insecurity, and a lack of access to education. Motivated by his previous work with youth in Haiti, Gabriel volunteered to lead and develop activities for Allies in Youth Development, an organization committed to providing support for children in dire circumstances.
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