The Challenge
Many orphaned children in Liberia lost one or both parents to the Civil War and the deadly Ebola Virus. These children are at great risk of exploitation, emotional and physical abuse, trafficking and sexual exploitation, hunger, neglect, and poverty. Numerous children already suffer from post-traumatic stress due to their tragic circumstances. For these children, the chances of having a healthy, adult life are limited. These risks and other vulnerabilities are likely to harm their future livelihoods. A sustained commitment to protecting and improving the lives of these orphans and vulnerable children is required to ensure that their needs are addressed through action so that interventions made can achieve the widest possible impact.
For orphaned youth, life revolves around survival. They quit school and leave home, and become Zogos – a common term used in Liberia for former child soldiers and drug-addicted youth. When their daily needs are not met, they beg, steal, or starve. Exploited, abused, and sick, they suffer in the shadows. Eventually, they lose hope, battling a cycle that is unfixable by relief-based aid or foster care systems that lack resources.
About DKF Village
DKF Village is a society that loves and accepts orphans and vulnerable children so they can attain healing of their emotional wounds, build their confidence, and create space and opportunities to facilitate the development of their talents so they can live in dignity, respect, and manage their lives independently. We work to ensure that adequate care and support are provided to orphans and vulnerable children, abandoned by parents and families; and assist such children to be educated and trained so as to be successful and useful members who can contribute productively to their societal development.
Support The Village Project: A Call For Generosity
The Delano King Foundation is embarking on a transformative initiative: the Village Project. This ambitious endeavor aims to uplift communities by meeting the essential needs of orphans, the poor and less fortunate, providing them with not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment.
Why Support The Village Project?
- Sustainable Development: The project focuses on creating sustainable solutions that empower individuals and communities to break the cycle of poverty.
- Holistic Approach: By addressing both physical and spiritual needs, the Village Project ensures a well-rounded development for those it serves.
- Direct Impact: Contributions go directly towards making tangible improvements in the lives of many, providing resources like clean water, education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance.
Your Role in Their Future By supporting the Village Project, you’re not just giving aid; you’re investing in futures. You’re part of a larger movement that believes in the power of community and compassion.
How Can You Help?
- Financial Contributions: Every dollar you donate can change a life. Your generosity can help build infrastructure, provide educational materials, and ensure the health and well-being of entire villages.
- Spread the Word: Share the mission with friends, family, and on social media. Awareness is key to garnering more support.
- Volunteer: If you’re able, offer your time and skills to the cause. The foundation welcomes all forms of assistance.
We are committed to creating communities where orphans, disabled, and less fortunate children are empowered to take meaningful steps toward reaching their God-given potential. The Delano King Foundation programs for orphans include:
- Providing access to proper nutrition, healthcare, education, and psychosocial services;
- Creating orphanages/rehabilitation centers to provide safe places for children to heal and rebuild their lives within a faith-based community;
- Empowering out-of-school youth through informal education, life skills courses, and vocational training;
- Working with communities and families to help keep children in family-based care; and
For about $2/day, you can help transform the lives of orphans and vulnerable children!
WHAT IS
VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP?
You’ll maximize your impact for vulnerable children by supporting the essential needs of all the children living in our village.
HOW MUCH DOES IT
COST?
It only costs about $40 per month to sponsor a village and empowers children to reach their full potential.
WHY SPONSOR WITH US?
With more than 6 years of experience, we work in countries to give orphans and vulnerable children the support they need to achieve their God-given potential.
WHEN YOU SPONSOR A
VILLAGE:
THE CHILDREN RECEIVE:
- A stable, Christ-loving family environment where they’re nurtured by caregivers
- A quality education from a Christain institution and their trainers
- Access to professional healthcare
- The comfort and joy of knowing that you care
- Provide scholarships, social, and emotional healing to orphans and vulnerable through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Prevent child abandonment
- A stable, Christ-loving family environment for abandoned children
- Prevent child trafficking
- Children become safe and healthy
- Children are wrapped in layers of community
- Children become skilled for long-term success
SPONSOR A VILLAGE
In the Bible, there’s a story of an orphan girl named Hadassah. After her parents died, her cousin took her in. She grew up to become queen—we know her as Esther—and God used her to save the Jewish people (Esther 4:14). Your gift will help us provide food, housing, healthcare, education, and other necessities, as we demonstrate the love of Jesus.