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At Kids Alive, our team comes together to lay the foundation for justice and healing from trauma such as sexual violence, abuse, and neglect faced by vulnerable children, families, and communities.
When you're talking about messy ministry, our tendency is to back off. It hurts and we often don’t feel like we have an answer for it. “I think that's part of why I jumped into Kids Alive. Like, here's an answer. Here is a way,” Jason Miller, Chairman of the Board, shares.
"We're creating a chain of hope and a chain of healing, and at the center of it all, it’s the love of God," expresses Paula Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President.
They're not just teaching them math and science in the classroom, but they're listening to the trauma they went through. They're helping them understand about life skills and making good decisions, and all the things that you need to grow and develop and nurture to become independent.
"They see how our staff, as Christians, are being the hands and feet of Jesus. They are seeing the kindness that is made available to them. They're saying that this must mean something," shares Rachel Davidson, Chief Operating Officer.
Through these Hope Centers, we're looking to reach out beyond just the victims to those who are part of the community and create something that's different—something that is a movement towards justice that is healing, creating bonds in those families that mend and bring them back together.
Brad Lenardson, Chief Resource Officer, explains, "When you talk about a residential facility exclusively for victims who have been exposed to sexual violence, and you consider the fact that we have a population ranging from 4 to 17 years old, no one else is doing this."
"It’s super exciting to see how governments are recognizing the absolute excellence of our staff and the methods and approaches we're using for kids who have suffered trauma and who have suffered violence, and are witnessing their recovery. That's happening in Lebanon, Kenya, Zambia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Peru. And we're looking forward to it happening in Haiti when that country becomes more stable," says Corbey Dukes, Chief Executive Officer.
With the infrastructure we've built and the teams we have in place, we have the opportunity to expand our impact from thousands to tens of thousands in a very short period of time.
“I would love to see us have even more impact than we're having now because we know that there are even more children waiting to be served,” expresses Jennifer Lucas, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Our goal is to really address the trauma, not just provide clothing, shelter, or food, which are all important, but if we don't address some of the root causes, they won't be able to truly heal.
Kids Alive empowers abused, neglected, and vulnerable children in some of the hardest places. Join us in creating thriving families and communities by giving hope to children through restorative education, family strengthening, protective care, and justice advocacy. It's hard, but it's worth it.
We invite you to witness the impact in the locations around the world Kids Alive serves, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Lebanon, Peru, and Zambia. You can capture the unique journeys of each Kids Alive site here.
