Being kind to kids is like having a superpower of love. Kids are like little sponges soaking up everything around them. When we’re nice to them, it’s like planting seeds of happiness that will grow big and strong.

Think about it: when we listen to what they have to say, wipe their tears, or just hold their hand, we’re making their hearts feel good. And in return, our hearts feel pretty great too!

Having lots of money or fancy stuff isn’t what makes us truly rich. It’s those moments when we make a kid smile just by being kind. So let’s keep spreading kindness to kids because it’s not only good for them but also good for us. It’s like magic that makes the world a better place.

Children… making sure they have enough to eat is really important. It’s not just about filling their tummies; it’s about helping them grow up healthy and happy. When we give a child food, we’re giving more than just a meal. We’re showing them that they’re cared for and loved.

Feeding a child well isn’t just good for them; it’s good for everyone. It helps them do better in school, be stronger and healthier, and have a better chance at a good life. And when we make sure all children have enough to eat, we’re making the world a better, fairer place.

So, when we feed a child, we’re not just giving them food. We’re giving them a better future. We’re helping to make the world a kinder, happier, and more hopeful place for everyone.

Let us cherish these moments, these glimpses of eternity embodied in the laughter of children. For in their innocence, we find redemption, and in their joy, we discover the true essence of what it means to be alive.

We are tired, but happy.

It’s been a good week of our lives.

I love them all so much. There is a story behind every child in this photo, one to restore your faith in humanity.

Tashera does not have a sponsor, but Mariella sends me 20 euros each month for any needs, and I always feed two children without sponsor. She saved many lives!

Mariella and her friend, Anna, also take care of Peruth. This shy, beautiful girl, never missed food.

Delico is small and fearful of camera, so my colleague gave her the car keys to play with. She is in Alixander’s care. When he had seen her photo, he came to me and said: I will look after this baby!

Akisam is under the care of my friend, Iulia. She is a teacher in her second year of teaching, and her pay-check is so small, but she still helps this boy! He has never missed a single month of food.

Madina’s story has made a lot of tears fall. When she was small, she fell with her face into hot soup. She had 3rd degree burns all over. Our lady doctor treated her with great patience and love, and look at Madina’s face today!

Mark’s sponsor is also called Mark. That is such a beautiful coincidence. The child has a second name, which is very special: Time. Yeah, Mark Time.

Rahimis HIV-positive. We have been taking care of him since 2019. He is doing well, attending school and having a wonderful long-distance family.

Sadat is strong, ambitious, and wants to become a pilot.

Life, with all the treasures within.

I love Wednesdays. Work is balanced, everyone is in a good mood and children are lovely as always!

My work days are long, and my long-time friends and HOCT parents know I literally work non stop. A friend with whom I’ve been to the movies this Saturday nudged me at some point: “What are you doing, Vero, just highlighting table columns in your head right now?”

The thing about my work (both my jobs) is that it’s not a “job”. It is so much a part of me, something that I love so deeply, that I do not mind spending all my time thinking about it and thinking of how to make it better. 

Sometimes at HOCT we have various challenges, but we work through them with patience. I organize each day well in advance, preparing for any surprise that may appear. I do not have anything in control, but I do my best. Together with me, a team of hardworking people does their work – each in their own place and time. We are a good and beautiful team and I am grateful for each day. When you work with love, it never feels like a burden.

A little spark of kindness, can put a colossal burst of sunshine into someone’s day.

Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.

-Charles Glassman.

Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it’s the richest gift you can give.