# My life as manager in Kindfund
Some days I whispered prayers beside her asking God to save her for me. Through prayer, persistent medical care, love and support she gradually recovered
Dear friends and supporters
I have found my life as manager in Kindfund more of a calling than work.
I have spent years building something that matters, relationships, trust and a sense of belonging for those who have known too much hardship. It is both an honour and a responsibility to serve as a manager with Kindfund.
My role has given me the privilege of walking alongside children and families whose lives have been marked by struggle yet who continue to inspire us with courage and resilience. The work of managing is not without trials. Beyond the planning, reporting and coordinating the heart of the mission lies in people- real lives, real stories and real pain. Some of the most profound experiences have not been passed in offices but at hospital bedsides holding the hands of children whose strength seemed far greater than their years.
The experiences that remain in my heart are:
• those of a nine-month-old baby boy who was battling tuberculosis back in 2022. Despite the tireless efforts of doctors, caregivers and supporters struggling to save his life he passed away. We were left heartbroken.
• a seven-year-old girl who was battling both severe heart failure and tuberculosis early in 2025. For 2 months she fought bravely, enduring the pain that no child should ever have to bear through many sleepless nights. I spent hours by her side watching her cling to life with courage and grace. Despite the best efforts of doctors, caregivers and our team, we had to face the heart-breaking reality that she would not recover. When she passed away it was a loss for all of us who had loved and prayed for her and walked that painful journey together.
Moments like these remind me of both the fragility of life and the urgency of our mission.
Yet, even in the midst of sorrow, there are also positive developments. Watching children who arrived at our home at a very tender age grow into responsible men and women is the most encouraging part. For example, I recall a young girl who came to us having lost both parents. Over the years, with patience, guidance and love, she matured into a compassionate and confident young adult now at teacher training college. Seeing such growth reminds me that every moment invested — every story shared, and every challenge overcome — truly matters. These transformations make the difficulties worthwhile and fill me with hope for the future.
Other stories of hope and healing.
• I think of baby M who came to us a toddler suffering from severe and recurring chest problems. Her condition often left her weak and vulnerable, and many times we feared for her life. Some days I whispered prayers beside her asking God to save her for me. Through prayer, persistent medical care, love and support she gradually recovered. Today at four years old, M is full of energy, joy and laughter that reminds us why we do what we do.
Her story is just one of many testimonies that recovery is possible and that every effort invested in a child’s life can lead to transformation.
• I thank God when I think of P a baby who we were told would probably not walk yet today while still not whole she runs and plays with the other children.
Leadership in this context demands more than administrative ability, it requires compassion, resilience and courage to face loss while continuing to fight for life. I am often reminded that this mission is not mine. It belongs to God, to all of us. Our staff, volunteers and most importantly you our supporters are partners. Your generosity and prayerful support allow us to stand by each child, whether in moments of triumph or moments of sorrow.
Though the challenges are many, the vision that guides us remains clear:
To nurture, to protect, to pray and to give every child the dignity of care and love and the opportunity to know God through Jesus. For this reason, I remain committed to leading with humility, strength and faith knowing that the journey ahead is in God’s hands and we can walk together with him.
With gratitude,
Doreen
Manager.
14th September 2025
pray for every child to have the opportunity to know Jesus and to be loved
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