Just look at those pictures and be happy. There is real kindness in our world: not only ugliness, not only wars, not only betrayal. Not only broken promises. There is grace and purity and love, and people who change the world.

At the end of the day, I look at what people have accomplished – for I have but little merit; you are the doers, the makers! You are the angels of this world. I am just the girl with the Excel tables.

And when I look at such proof of love, I tell myself that life is really worth living.

The iron bars and other small bits and pieces have arrived, so we are resuming construction. Up up we go!

When I first started working at HOCT, my heart was completely captured by a beautiful little girl who was not smiling at all. She was thin, delicate, too underweight and withdrawn.

She has become someone extraordinary today: strong, healthy, hardworking and smart.

I thank her for being there! Each day, she gives me motivation to continue working.

This little boy is just a little bit bigger than his carton of eggs. Too adorable not to share!

… in one day! Thank you so much, Joe!

We are waiting for a few materials to be delivered and we will continue to go up high!

Mary was abandoned by her husband, but we will never let her suffer. We struggle to offer her good food each day. She needs it. No woman should face such hardships, alone with two small babies.

Look through this gallery and be happy for the grace that exists in our world, the one that sends children to school

Our beloved Janice, long-distance mother of Alaisa,

By extending your love and support to a child who may have never experienced such care before, you have become a beacon of hope and inspiration in our wounded world. Your actions speak volumes about your character and your unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. I am so proud of you!

In a world often marred by its own complexities and challenges, your gesture shines brightly as a testament to the inherent goodness that resides within you. You have shown us all that even the smallest acts of kindness can create ripples of positivity that extend far beyond our immediate surroundings.

The clothes you provided will not only offer warmth and protection to a girl who may have lacked such basic necessities, but they will also ignite a spark of confidence and hope within her young heart. Your gift will empower Alaisa to face each day with renewed vigor, reminding her that she is seen, valued, and deserving of love.