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Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on April 26, 2014 at 11:19pm

Here are the pics from this weeks Report from South Africa - the area of Protea South where Kido's Educare Centre operates - it is not surprising to see so many sad faces amongst the children living in these conditions :

Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on April 26, 2014 at 11:38pm

Oh my goodness, it is heartbreaking to think that anyone has to live like this.  How wonderful to think that KAS can, in some small way, bring some colour and comfort into the lives of a few children in this dismal place.

Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on May 4, 2014 at 3:00am

I agree.  I have posted a couple of these pictures on FaceBook to inspire others to perhaps help wherever they can and also to remind us how rich we are compared to some.

Permalink Reply by Molly Orr on April 28, 2014 at 8:02pm

Now I see that what goes on in Randburg is really just a factory and warehousing activity. Its the distribution and intervention that makes it all worthwhile! But just like the body, all the parts are necessary and every square can make a difference! Just love the toys and so do the kids

Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on May 4, 2014 at 3:02am

Indeed. :)  And hunting for new toys on clearance and nearly new ones at yard sales is a lot of fun too.  I bought 17 at one school sale...all in mint condition!  

Without the loving hands and feet of our tireless volunteers in South Africa we'd be standing over here yearning to help but not having a way to do it, which is how I felt for several years before finding KAS. 

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on April 29, 2014 at 11:12pm

Photographs from the distribution to Kido's Educare Centre - the toddler group!

During the school holidays some of the older brothers and sisters do come along to the Creche with their toddler siblings!

Permalink Reply by MILI K on April 30, 2014 at 12:38am

First time in a long time that we see some babies and toddlers.  The faces just say it all.

Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on May 4, 2014 at 3:03am

Yes they do.  Pictures are worth a thousand words.  I love seeing the hats on the kids and looking at their threadbare clothing and knowing winter is coming in South Africa I've got to get more crocheting and knitting done today!

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on May 4, 2014 at 12:13am

More photographs from the distribution to Kido's Educare Centre - the toddler group!

Permalink Reply by Grace Weir on May 4, 2014 at 2:34am

Thanks Pam for sharing another lovely collection from this distribution.... whenever I see photos like this I feel I want to go and start knitting another garment... good to see so many wearing the Grace Vest pattern too.

Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on May 4, 2014 at 3:04am

I agree Grace and thank YOU for sharing such a super pattern with us....they are so quick to work up and they keep vital body warmth in for the children.  A Grace Vest might make the difference between a child getting over a cold or it worsening into bronchitis or something worse.  

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on May 5, 2014 at 10:36pm

Final collection of photos from Kidos Educare Cntr - toddlers group :

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