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You made double to difference!

Last month Dame Joanna Lumley and some very special friends kindly pledged to double any donations we received in December – up to £34,500. The figures are in! Not only have we reached our target but you exceeded it…by a staggering additional £18,941.85! At a time when the needs of children have never been more acute, together we have raised a total of £87,941.85 in December! “Despite the appalling news that violence continues unabated, with even hospitals targeted, we are going to be able to give help to many more of our Kids for Kids’ villages. We have already started in our very first village, Um Ga’al, to support families who have moved there. They are being integrated into our Animal Loan Project in Um Ga’al and something that means a huge amount to me – Abdallah Salih, whom I met when he was only 10, is coordinating our projects for us there. He and his family were helped by Kids for Kids all those years ago and now it is his turn to help. Thank you every one of you who Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Kids for Kids Delivers Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid to Remote Villages in Darfur Despite Ongoing Crisis

As Sudan continues to grapple with escalating violence and humanitarian catastrophe, Kids for Kids remains a beacon of hope. Kids for Kids is successfully delivering lifesaving aid to children in remote villages across Darfur. Khartoum has seen only one aid convoy since the outbreak of the conflict. Kids for Kids has navigated immense logistical and security challenges to ensure critical aid reaches the most vulnerable in Darfur. The conflict has pushed millions of Sudanese families into “world’s worst hunger crisis”, (The UN General Assembly, September 2024) with children facing the brunt of food shortages, lack of clean water, and medical supplies. In remote villages where larger aid organisations struggle to operate, Kids for Kids’ established network of local volunteers has proven invaluable. Making an Impact Where Others Cannot Patricia Parker OBE, founder and CEO of Kids for Kids said: “The arrival of one convoy of humanitarian aid to Khartoum – the capital city of a country of over 50 million people – making headlines should shame us all. Those Sudanese who are still in Khartoum and other towns and villages Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Christmas Concert Raises Funds to Save Children from Starvation

Lyse Doucet, Bibi Heal, Stephen Barlow, the Lord Cope of Berkeley PC, and our wonderful supporters and friends have all helped us raise an incredible £22,134.60 – to save children from starving this Christmas.  The Concert in St Peter’s Eaton Square was packed to the rafters once again.  Volunteers decorated the church beautifully so it was filled with candles, baubles, garlands and of course donkeys and our reindeer!  The atmosphere was truly magical with the angelic voices of Queen’s Gate Choir, and our wonderful Soloist Bibi Heal, accompanied by Stephen Barlow. “This year we had Lyse  Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, fly in especially to speak at our Concert says Patricia, “I was truly moved by Lyse’s efforts to be with us on the night. She just happened to be reporting from Sudan earlier in the week, and had spoken about the people she met – including children the same age as our Choir. Lyse put into words the sheer horrors families in Darfur have faced fleeing the violence. We were so grateful to have the support of Lord Cope Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Joanna Lumley and Friends to Double Donations this December

Right up to New Year’s Eve donations to Kids for Kids will be doubled by Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS and special friends who have once again pledged to double every donation for emergency aid for children starving in Darfur, Sudan. With £34,500 in matching funds available, your generosity can make twice the difference. With your help we can turn £34,500 into an incredible £69,000. Kids for Kids is the only organisation helping families living in remote villages in Darfur. Urgent Help Needed: Children Face Starvation This Christmas This Christmas, children in Darfur, Sudan, are facing an unimaginable crisis. The war they did not choose has left them hungry, thirsty, and terrified. The UN has called Sudan ‘the worst humanitarian crisis in the world’. Famine was declared in parts of Darfur in August – yet the world remains silent. Over 26 million people face acute hunger, with over 3.7 million children under five suffering from malnutrition, according to UN figures. Children are suffering and will die from starvation without our help. Kids for Kids is determined to reach as many Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

In Loving Memory of Our Patron, Timothy West CBE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Patron, Timothy West CBE. Timothy’s commitment to Kids for Kids has been unwavering, bringing hope, compassion, and essential support to countless children in Darfur, Sudan. His kindness and dedication inspired all who had the privilege to work alongside him. As a renowned actor, Timothy’s contributions extended far beyond his professional achievements. Timothy’s generosity and compassion had no bounds, supporting a number of charities, including Kids for Kids. We had the privilege of having Timothy as a Reader at our annual Candlelit Christmas Concert for many years, where he would mesmerise audiences.   He would choose his own Readings, many of which were personal favourites.  He first supported Kids for Kids at the invitation of his beloved wife Prunella, who suggested he should perform with her.   They have been special friends, coming together to our annual concert every year ever since.  Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Timothy’s family, friends, and all who knew him. Thank you, Timothy, for your boundless compassion and for inspiring us all. Your Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Give a gift that can really make a difference this Christmas

With hundreds of thousands of children on the brink of starvation in Darfur, Sudan, it is impossible to comprehend what the future holds. Famine was declared in parts of Darfur in August – yet the world remains silent. This is your chance to bring the spirit of Christmas – compassion, kindness, and generosity – to children in Darfur. Our Emergency Kids for Kids Christmas Appeal is supporting families with basic essentials including seed and Kids Kitchen Kits. Through Kids for Kids, you can purchase Gift Certificates for friends and family that will provide essential items for children in Darfur, Sudan, who are living through the world’s most forgotten humanitarian crisis. The war has already killed tens of thousands of people and has also created the world’s largest displacement and hunger crises. The United Nations reports that more than 10 million people have been forced from their homes and displaced within Sudan, and another 2 million have fled to neighbouring countries. Half of those who remain face crisis levels of hunger. How does it work? Select the gifts that you want to provide Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Annual Fly Fishing Day A Resounding Success

Kids for Kids Hosts Successful Executive Fly Fishing Day, Raising Nearly £3,000 to Support Children in Darfur Kids for Kids held its annual fishing event last weekend, 12th October, at the picturesque Park Lake, Albury, and it was a resounding success! Thanks to the Duke of Northumberland and Earl Percy, and to the incredible efforts of all those who participated and volunteered, we raised just under £3,000 to support vulnerable children in Darfur, Sudan. This wonderful result will enable us to provide 119 Kids Kitchen Kits to families with children aged five and under. The funds raised will go directly to providing families with fresh produce, lentils, ground nuts and cooking oil, to provide essential proteins and minerals for healthy growth —which has been dangerously lacking in children’s diets all year. Failed crops and ongoing war have devastated the region and families are struggling to survive. These Kids Kitchen Kits are nothing short of a miracle for families in desperate need. The ability to cook and provide a warm meal gives mothers and children hope and helps them fight malnutrition, Read more…

By Davina Patel, ago

Help us Bring Hope to the Children of Darfur

Sudan is the world’s most forgotten humanitarian crisis. The war has already killed tens of thousands of people and has also created the world’s largest displacement and hunger crises. More than 10 million people have been forced from their homes and displaced within Sudan, and another 2 million have fled to neighbouring countries, according to the UN. Half of those who remain face crisis levels of hunger. Famine was declared in parts of Darfur in August – yet the world remains silent. I am proud to tell you that we have found a way to get assistance to the most remote villages in Darfur but there are so many more families that desperately need our help. We are the only organisation helping these children.  Our Pilot Project to deliver emergency seed – for food and planting to the first six of our villages was 100% successful. And we have now delivered aid to another nine villages.  Our new initiative, ‘Kids Kitchen Kits’ are giving families with children aged 5 and under fresh produce – lentils, beans, cooking oil – to provide Read more…

By Charlotte Allum, ago

Emma & Susanna Raise Life-Saving Funds with the New Forest Marathon

We are delighted to let you know that Emma and Susanna managed to complete the New Forest Marathon on 8th September in amazing time and in great style! Susanna even managed to beat her London Marathon time from 30 years ago!! Emma says “We both had a wonderful day! Many very difficult moments during the race too but it really helped us to think that we were doing it all for such a great cause.” So far they have managed to raise over £2,400 for the children of Darfur! Incredible!! Thank you so much to all of who have donated so far! You can still show your support of Emma & Susanna by donating via their link here:  https://buff.ly/4c2X6m8   All money raised will go towards our Emergency Appeal to provide vital food to children and their families desperately struggling to survive in famine conditions in Darfur. Could you take on a Sponsored Challenge like Emma & Susanna? Why not entice your friends too, book yourself in, and have FUN with fundraising!!

By Charlotte Allum, ago

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