Experiences of Amatelaz

It was such a joy to visit Amatelaz Homework Centre and experience the enthusiasm and passion of the 37 children that regularly attend.

Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe - AmatelazBrad Moore23 November 2017Keep a Child Learning, Global Expeditions

Shepherd's Success

I had the privilege of meeting Shepherd at Zimbos Cafe in Mutare to catch up

Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe - Amatelaz, Zim - Children of HopeBrad Moore17 November 2017Keep a Child Learning

Almost there Maxwell!

I caught up with Maxwell this week who is in the process of handing in his course work having completed his final exams. This is the end of his three year teacher training course and he will know his results just before Christmas.

Zimbabwe, Zim - Children of HopeBrad Moore17 November 2017Keep a Child Learning

Cubbies for the Grin

We are so grateful to Lee White and the team at Cubbies who sorted out a donation of over 2,000 teddies! These are so cute and it’s such a great feeling to know that we are able to give out great quality, brand new cuddly toys.

UK NewsBrad Moore3 October 2017Keep a Child Safe, Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Learning in Vietnam

The children at the Friendship House have just finished their second school term. We are very happy that 6 of our children have achieved above average results this term.

VietnamBrad Moore26 September 2017Keep a Child Learning

The Knitty Gritty

My recent trip to Antigua was a sudden response to Hurricane Irma. This wasn’t on our agenda until an opportunity presented itself which was simply too good to refuse.

Antigua, Knitting BlanketsBrad Moore25 September 2017Keep a Child Safe, Crisis Response, Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Response to Mudslide Crisis in Sierra Leone

In the early hours of the morning on 14th August 2017 Freetown was hit by devastating flooding and mudslides.

Sierra LeoneBrad Moore19 September 2017Keep a Child Safe, Crisis Response, Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Fit for Purpose

Just look at all this amazing stuff! When our Global Expedition team was in Sierra Leone earlier this year , we asked Kippy (Founder & Country Director of Heaven Homes) what kind of items are most needed.

Sierra LeoneBrad Moore12 September 2017Donations, Keep a Child Learning

Friendship House Update

We have received this update from our partners, GMT

VietnamBrad Moore15 May 2017Keep a Child Safe, Keep a Child Learning

Children of Hope – March 2017

Some sad news. Nancy Chulu, the Care Coordinator for Children of Hope, whom we have worked with since before Operation Orphan was registered, passed away from cancer at the end of last year.

Zim - Children of HopeBrad Moore15 May 2017Keep a Child Safe

Starting the new term

We have just received these lovely photos from Ghana. The children are looking smart in their new uniforms, all ready for the new term ahead. We wish them all the best with their studies.

GhanaBrad Moore15 May 2017Keep a Child Learning

Pins and Needles is good for us

The Pins and Needles club from Bromsgrove got in touch after seeing a newspaper article appealing for blankets

UK News, Knitting BlanketsBrad Moore9 May 2017Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Julia’s Sierra Leone Trip

Julie reports on her second expedition with Operation Orphan to Sierra Leone

Sierra LeoneBrad Moore8 May 2017Keep a Child Learning, Global Expeditions

Under the Mango Tree

Write something for a blog! A blog! I have never blogged in my life. Do I really have to?

Sierra LeoneBrad Moore27 April 2017Keep a Child Safe, Global Expeditions

A Dream Come True

Red dust between my toes, insect bites plastered all over my legs, yet I’m the happiest I’ve been in a long time…

Keep a Child Learning Tertiary Scholarship Fund

Securing a child’s education lays the foundation for them to build a strong future. When a child is orphaned they often become the lowest priority and can be seen as a financial burden to the extended family that absorbs them into care.

DR Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, ZimbabweBrad Moore21 March 2017Keep a Child Learning

Hope for Life Update

Since its formation, Hope for Life has helped hundreds of children living with HIV/AIDS in Mutare.

Zimbabwe - Hope for LifeBrad Moore20 March 2017Keep a Child Safe, Keep a Child Learning

Update from Ghana

Our first trip up to the Medical Centre (since being back in Ghana) again highlighted the amazing work it continues to undertake in such a remote and harsh environment.

GhanaBrad Moore20 March 2017Keep a Child Healthy, Global Expeditions