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Cambridge Half Marathon 2026

Support our Running Heros who are taking part in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon On Sunday 8th March TTP Cambridge Half Marathon will be returning and we would love you to support our Kids for Kids runners and the forgotten children of Darfur!  The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is one of the city’s most celebrated running events, bringing thousands of participants together each year to race through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic university grounds. Known for its flat, fast course and inspiring atmosphere, the event attracts seasoned runners, charity fundraisers and first-time half-marathoners alike. With enthusiastic crowds, stunning scenery and impeccable organisation, the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon offers a memorable experience while supporting a wide range of local and national causes. Support our Runners here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/kidsforkidscambridgehalf  

By Davina Patel, ago

Candlelit Christmas Concert Raises Over £26,000 for Children in Darfur

Thanks to the generosity of Dame Joanna Lumley, Bibi Heal, Stephen Barlow, the Lord Cope of Berkeley PC, and our wonderful supporters and friends, we are thrilled to share that our Candlelit Christmas Concert has raised an extraordinary £26,389.58 to help save children from starvation this Christmas. St Peter’s Eaton Square was once again filled to the rafters, transformed beautifully by our volunteers with candles, baubles, garlands, and of course, our donkeys and reindeer. The atmosphere was truly enchanting, lifted by the angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate Choir and a moving performance from our soloist, Bibi Heal, accompanied by Stephen Barlow. Mitra Alice Tham and Alice Chua also delivered a stunning piano duet that held the audience spellbound. We were deeply grateful for the continued support of the Lord Cope of Berkeley, who once again gave up his time to deliver a Reading. Our long-standing supporter, Jane Fancott, read a heartwarming poem. The congregation sang with heartfelt enthusiasm, Thames Fanfare Brass and Roy Bilham were magnificent as ever, and Les Magee’s harp performance was nothing short of captivating. Our heartfelt Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Dame Joanna Lumley is determined to help children in Darfur with your help

Appalling violence in Darfur, Sudan, is continuing in El Fasher, the regional capital of North Darfur. Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS and friends are determined to help children struggling to survive the atrocities.  Patricia Parker OBE, founder of Kids for Kids, said “All children in Darfur are starving.  This huge pledge means that all donations during December will be doubled, thanks to the generosity of Joanna – who is our Patron, and other generous friends”.   Kids for Kids remains the only organisation helping children living in remote villages in Darfur. We must act now. No child should starve in the 21st century As Christmas approaches, families in Darfur are facing the darkest winter in living memory. Conflict has devastated communities, forcing children into hunger, fear and uncertainty. Darfur has been described as ‘the epicentre of human suffering in the world’ by Tom Fletcher, UN Relief Chief. With thousands of people still trapped in El Fasher without food, water and medical assistance, those fleeing to neighbouring villages are fleeing with nothing. Unaccompanied children, who bear the traumas of war, are arriving Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Kids for Kids supports families fleeing El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan

Kids for Kids urges the international community not to forget the children of Darfur, Sudan. The charity is appealing for urgent donations to continue delivering emergency aid and rebuilding hope for families who have already lost what little possessions they had. The deteriorating security situation in El Fasher has placed half a million children and families at risk, forcing them to flee their homes. These families are facing shortages of food, water, medical care, and shelter. As living conditions continue to deteriorate, immediate support is vital to provide life-saving aid for children and their families. Kids for Kids is delivering lifesaving aid to vulnerable families who are finding safety in the 110 villages the charity has adopted over the past 25 years. Our wonderful local volunteers are reaching families with emergency food for malnourished children, seeds to plant, blankets, mosquito nets, and essential medicines. Can you help?   “Families fleeing El Fasher are scared, hungry and have nowhere to go,” said Patricia Parker OBE, Founder of Kids for Kids. “Our team is working tirelessly to reach families in desperate need. Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Children ‘Stride for Sudan’ to Raise Vital Funds

Over 7 Days in October, a team of 24 Adults and Children came together across the UK to walk 250km between them, raising awareness and funds to help families in Darfur. The organiser of ‘Stride for Sudan’, Rosie Hazleton, came up with the idea after hearing a BBC Report about a Mother who walked for 1 Week with her 3 Children, with no food and very little water to get to safety during the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan. Rosie says, “As a mum I can’t imagine how that must feel – the danger but also not being able to feed your own children. I spoke about it with my girls and their connection to Darfur through their Grandpa and we all agreed we wanted to do something. We came up with the idea of multiple walks over 7 days, to reflect the distance and time the Sudanese mother had walked with her children.” The youngest participants were 8 year-old Fergus and 6 year-old George, who walked 11-miles in the Wylye Valley, Wiltshire. Their cousins Thora (age 14) and Martha Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

In Loving Memory of Prunella Scales

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and supporter, Prunella Scales. Prunella introduced her late husband, Timothy West CBE, to Kids for Kids nearly twenty years ago, beginning a friendship that has meant so much to us all. After that introduction, Timothy became a regular Reader at our Candlelit Christmas Concert, with Prunella faithfully by his side each year. We will miss her deeply this Christmas. She so loved singing the carols, and together they became devoted champions of our work, generously lending their voices, time, and compassion to help change the lives of children in the most remote villages of Darfur, Sudan. Prunella’s warmth, humour, and generosity touched everyone who met her. Her belief in the power of kindness has helped transform countless lives. We will always be deeply grateful for her dedication and the love she showed to Kids for Kids. Our hearts go out to her family, Sam, Joseph and Juliet West, at this sad time. We send our sincere condolences and hold them in our thoughts. Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Fly Fishing Feeds Almost 100 Families!

The 2025 Kids for Kids Fly Fishing Day has raised £2,340 in profit, to help Children in Darfur! On Saturday 11th October, a group of over 40 people headed down to the gorgeous Park Lake in Albury near Guildford to go Fly-Fishing – for emergency funds! Our fantastic volunteers, and the Duke of Northumberland who loaned us the use of his private lake, made it possible for us to raise £2,340 in profit which will go directly to providing food for children in Darfur. With this wonderful sum we are able to provide 94 Kids Kitchen Kits to families with children aged, five and under – the most at risk of malnutrition and starvation due to the ongoing conflict. We had a fabulous time out on the lake on Saturday – and especially enjoyed the wonderful food that our volunteers brought! Incredible Lasagne for lunch along with lots of delicious cakes and cookies for afternoon tea kept our fishermen and women going. And…. lots of people caught fish! The largest catch of the day weighed an impressive 11lbs. This has Read more

By Sage Lancaster, ago

Be our next CEO!

As Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th birthday next year, we are marking this special milestone with an exciting new chapter in our story. Our Founder and CEO, Patricia Parker OBE, who established the charity in 2001, will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive, but will continue as Chairman of Trustees and Programme Director, overseeing and managing our vital projects in Darfur.  We are now looking for a new CEO to lead Kids for Kids into the future. This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning charity and make a real and lasting difference to children and families facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. When Patricia first visited Darfur, she saw children living in conditions of extreme deprivation — and she knew something had to change. From that moment, she committed to doing everything possible to help families lift themselves out of poverty through simple, sustainable projects that work with the environment and local conditions. Over the past 24 years, Kids for Kids has transformed the lives of over half a million people in North Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Christmas Appeal – Help us save lives

Darfur Crisis: Urgent Humanitarian Aid Needed in Sudan We’ve just published our latest mailing and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Below you will find a heartfelt message from our Founder which provides an urgent update on the growing humanitarian crisis in Darfur, and how your support is making a remarkable difference and why your help is needed more than ever right now. You will also find our Christmas appeal – asking you to think of hungry children this Christmas. Our Christmas Gift Certificates make the perfect presents.  Read our latest Christmas Mailing Documents below: FOUNDER’S MESSAGE CHRISTMAS 2025 Christmas Concert Invitation 2025 Christmas Card 2025 Gift Certificates Flyer Emergency Leaflet 2025 Join Us at Our Upcoming Events Fly Fishing Day – Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Duke of Northumberland’s exclusive Park Lake, Albury, Surrey. A unique day for beginners and experienced anglers alike. Candlelit Christmas Concert – Thursday, 4th December 2025, London, with our Patron Dame Joanna Lumley and celebrity guests. A Special Year Ahead Next March marks 25 years of Kids for Kids. To celebrate, we are Read more

By Davina Patel, ago

Internally Displaced Families Arrive in Um Ga’al Village

Many Internally Displaced (IDP) Families who have had to leave their own villages and travel miles across the desert seeking refuge have found their way to Um Ga’al. Um Ga’al, the first village we adopted in 2001, is the furthest north Kids for Kids Village, and the safest right now as conflict continues. One such IDP family is Madiha, her husband Ibrahim and their eight children – three boys and five girls, with three children under the age of five. In August 2023, Madiha and her family were forced to flee from the area of Abgaw, leaving behind their home and all their belongings. They were living at one of the camps in El Fasher when the violence intensified and grew closer. Therefore, they decided to move once more. Caught between violence and hunger and not sure where to go, they traveled for days seeking refuge in two different towns with no success. In the camp, Madiha’s children were suffering from severe malnutrition, so they left in hopes of better luck finding food and shelter somewhere safer. After traveling for Read more

By Sage Lancaster, ago