Stories & Impact

Orphanage visit coverage and wish list

Field photos, thank-you videos, and child-centered support needs from the December 2025 orphanage visit.

A child holding a donated backpack outside the orphanage during the Help On Arrival visit

Orphanage visit · December 2025

Backpacks, care, and a thank you from the home.

Help On Arrival visited an orphanage home in Africa to share practical support with children and caregivers. The team documented backpack distribution, conversations with the nun leading the home, and short thank-you video messages so supporters can see the impact with care and dignity.

Why this visit matters

The visit focused on immediate needs: school supplies, clothing, hygiene items, food support, and encouragement for children living under institutional care. Photos, videos, and sponsorship profiles are presented with care using information provided by the orphanage home.

A Help On Arrival team member speaking with a nun outside the orphanageA young child holding a red and blue donated backpackA girl standing in the courtyard during the orphanage visit

Video notes

Thank-you messages from the visit.

Thank-you message 1

Field video from the December orphanage visit.

Thank-you message 2

Short thank-you message and visit coverage.

Thank-you message 3

Additional field footage from the orphanage visit.

Orphanage wish list

Help fulfill a child-centered care list

Current sponsorship profiles use the names, ages, and photographs provided by the orphanage home.

School restart kit photo from the orphanage visit

School restart kit

Sponsorship profile

  • Backpack
  • Exercise books
  • Writing supplies
  • Basic school sandals
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Clothing and hygiene care kit photo from the orphanage visit

Clothing and hygiene care kit

Sponsorship profile

  • Everyday clothing
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Body care items
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Food and daily support photo from the orphanage visit

Food and daily support

Sponsorship profile

  • Staple food support
  • Clean water support
  • Snacks for children
  • Shared household needs
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Profile information is published for sponsorship outreach using details provided by the orphanage home.

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