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Stories of individuals, organisations and churches who are working to provide loving families for orphaned and vulnerable children
2017
A foster child in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
Research shows that the best place to raise children is in a caring and nurturing family environment.
This edition of Footsteps features many inspiring individuals, organisations and churches who are working to provide loving families for orphaned and vulnerable children.
How can we work towards a world where every child has the chance to grow up within a loving family?
Krish Kandiah helps us think about the kind of worship that God wants from his people
Zimbabwe is home to an estimated 720,000 orphans. ZOE (Zimbabwe Orphans through Extended Hands) believes local churches have a vital role to play
Peter Kamau Muthui and his five siblings grew up in residential care in Kenya. In this moving interview, he shares the impact this had on his life
The M’lup Russey Organisation is transforming the way vulnerable children and young people are cared for in Cambodia
Family strengthening is about keeping children in their families and preventing them from being placed in residential care. Here are some things your church or community group can do
The message is spreading that long-term residential care is not in the best interests of orphans and vulnerable children. As a result, many orphanages around the world are transforming into centres providing family and community strengthening services
These activities can help orphans and vulnerable children to express their emotions, grow in self-esteem and work through difficult memories
Reintegration means helping children move back into families and communities. Children and families both need careful support before they can be reunited
Casa Viva is the only organisation actively implementing foster care in Costa Rica. Working through the local church, they encourage families to offer a home to children in need
A page of fun activities for children, to download and share
Two inspiring organisations in Central Asia are advocating for the rights of orphans at local and national level
Children with disabilities are among the most at risk of being placed in orphanages. Care for Children is changing this reality for disabled children in China, with incredible results
Explanations of some of the words and phrases used in this edition
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