From York to Nottingham

In February we had the pleasure of welcoming our York Ambassadors, Gail & Jill, to the office.

Moldova, UK NewsHeather Sharp14 February 2019Ambassadors, Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Our partners, Ann & Terry were delighted to be able to attend the official 10 Year anniversary celebration of the Nutrition Centre.

GhanaHeather Sharp4 February 2019Keep a Child Safe, Global Expeditions, Keep a Child Healthy

The King's Village

Ann & Terry returned once again to The King’s Village. This time with their daughter Charlotte, her husband Shane and their sons Archie & Monty.

GhanaHeather Sharp31 January 2019Keep a Child Safe, Global Expeditions, Keep a Child Healthy

An Adventure to Remember

It has been an incredible ten days. From restorative time spent on the beautiful tropical beach to sweating buckets whilst teaching in classroom – the whole adventure has been one to remember.

Sierra LeoneHeather Sharp26 November 2018Keep a Child Safe, Global Expeditions

Celebrating 125 Years of The Girls' Brigade

Girls Brigade nationally is 125 years old and this has been a year of hope. At 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade we have celebrated this in 3 ways, bringing hope, raising hope and celebrating hope.

UK News, Moldova, HungaryHeather Sharp15 November 2018Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Community Toilets

Over 5 years ago we asked our partners in Nabigyo, Uganda, how we could help to impact their community. The answer came back – Community Toilets. Pencott Valley Primary School is our main focus in this area.

UgandaHeather Sharp15 December 2015Keep a Child Healthy

Buildings of Pencott

Pencott School, a familiar sight for most of us here on the Operation Orphan Team.

UgandaHeather Sharp15 December 2015Keep a Child Learning

Fish for Fees

Philip and his wife Margaret never seem to be satisfied by how they are helping the community of Nabigyo.

UgandaHeather Sharp14 December 2015Keep a Child Learning

Children at Pencott

During our trip to Uganda we had the joy of spending a couple of days with the children at the school.

UgandaHeather Sharp14 December 2015Keep a Child Learning, Global Expeditions

Keep a Child Warm – Ukraine

These pictures have brought me to tears this morning.

UkraineHeather Sharp30 November 2015Donations, Keep a Child Warm

Homes for Orphans

We have been eagerly following the progress of the building work in Sierra Leone.

Sierra LeoneHeather Sharp30 November 2015Keep a Child Safe

Dominica – Relief Update

I’ve just returned from my 3 week trip to Dominica. There is lots to be done to get the country back on it’s feet after the tropical storm Erika.

DominicaHeather Sharp17 November 2015Keep a Child Safe

Stories from #teammoldova 2015

Years ago my school gave coats to Keep a Child Warm and every year since I’ve always wondered what it would be like to meet the children in person.

MoldovaHeather Sharp10 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Been There, Done That!

“Great things flourish when they start with a good idea.” Quote at the side of the stage of one of the schools we distributed at.

Moldova, Knitting BlanketsHeather Sharp10 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Finding Maxim

Sitting on the flight back from Moldova, I am reflecting on the hundreds of beautiful children that were lovingly led by a member of the team around a room to find their warm clothing for this winter.

MoldovaHeather Sharp9 November 2015Keep a Child Warm, Global Expeditions

Boxes Arrived Safely in Ukraine

I am certain from the engaging Facebook feed of #keepachildwarm #teammoldova posts, there will be plenty more stories from Moldova to follow. But I couldn’t wait to get this started with some great news.

UkraineHeather Sharp29 October 2015Keep a Child Warm

Ollaberry School – we found your blanket!

#teamMoldova are still there, giving out plenty of warm coats, hats, scarves, gloves and plenty of hugs to hundreds of very vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Moldova.

Knitting Blankets, MoldovaHeather Sharp27 October 2015Keep a Child Warm