On a good day, there might be some jam to spread on the bread. Not only was their dad struggling to make ends meet, the electricity had been cut off, making it impossible to cook proper meals.

Sadly their mom is out of the picture. So, while their father works on getting back on his feet, the children have been placed with us.

Pearl and her big brother arrived here with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. They were undernourished. And although he’s old enough, Nate had never been to school. Not only was there no money for school uniforms and taxi fare, he was needed at home to look after his little sister while their dad was out working.

Now, at last, he has a chance to learn his numbers and letters … how to read and write and work out sums. Best of all, he doesn’t have to worry about Pearl. Because he knows she’s being well cared for while he’s at school.

Thanks to caring people like you.

Your support helps us provide plenty of good, nutritious food to help children like this grow up strong and healthy.

But now that winter’s well and truly here, all the children need to start the day with extra helpings of steaming porridge … sandwiches, oranges and bananas in lunchboxes … and nourishing soups and stews with rice and potatoes for supper.

If you’ve been shopping recently, you’ll know how grocery prices have shot up. Not to mention the cost of clothing and fuel for transport.

So, you’ll understand how grateful we are for a little help from others. People like you, who understand how easy it is for desperate parents to fall through the cracks … and how just a little kindness and a helping hand makes all the difference.