Orphans Know More is a relationally based partnership working to give orphans a Face, a Family and a Future. Our pilot project assists Ugandan families caring for 150 HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children.
Featuring SWANVESTA SOCIAL CLUB, Alex Miles, Midlife Crisis, Evergreen, ‘Promise’ Childrens Gospel Choir, & John Otway. Plus entertainment for children! Bring a picnic and have fun!
Tickets available at:
- Highfield Oval, WH Smith (Harpenden) & High Street Methodist Church
or Contact us at: orphans@oval.com or 07855 178523
All proceeds go to Orphans Know More’s work to support orphans and vulnerable children in Africa.
CHILDREN OF AFRICA is an open-air charity concert and ‘Picnic in the Park’ being held in the amazing setting of Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden on Saturday 28th August 2010, 4 -10pm. Six hours of music featuring an eclectic mix of Rock, Jazz, Blues and Gospel means there is something for everyone to enjoy. As well as the music there are activities for children, making this a fun day out for all the family. Bring a picnic and experience Harpenden’s first ever one day music festival.
The programme begins at 4pm with PROMISE, a 50 strong children’s choir providing a celebration of exhilarating Gospel music. THE PHIL BURRELL QUINTET has been formed especially for the event and promises some cool Jazz sounds for a summer evening. ALEX MILES has performed all over the UK and into Europe with her original interpretation of classic songs from Kylie to David Gray. EVERGREEN, by contrast, are a local rock band who will be playing some of their own compositions. MIDLIFE CRISIS are bound to strike a chord with fans of the Stones, Van Morrison and Dr Feelgood, playing their good-time rhythm and blues. Dad Rock comes to Harpenden! Local stars, the SWANVESTA SOCIAL CLUB from the Latin quarter of…..St Albans, are going down a storm wherever they play, with their intoxicating blend of Latin and Cuban rhythms. Special guest, the legendary JOHN OTWAY needs no introduction to music fans. His unique lyrics and electrifying live performances have firmly established him as part of Rock’s aristocracy. His new autobiography ‘I did it Otway’ tells it all. An unmissable experience from a wizard, a true star!
Ticket Hotline: 07855 178523 or visit.www.orphansknowmore.com Tickets available from WH Smith, News4u and High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden.
It has been a very busy Egg-ucation season! The numbers are not final yet, but we are very encouraged with 989 Eggs = 989 weeks of Education for our OKM kids! Great job everyone! Thank you for your contribution to Orphans Know More and our Egg-ucation campaign! Without your contributions we would not be able to see such great success! We will keep you posted as the final totals come in…
For 2010, we are again excited to announce that we have our very own Easter cards for sale! Each pack includes 4 cards (2 of each design) and envelopes. Proceeds will go towards the work of OKM in Uganda.
Cards are available to be picked up at the Oval from the Cafe or delivered by post. Please email us at orphans@oval.com to place your order. Don’t be late in buying a pack of Easter cards for your family and friends - they are selling quickly!
Costs
£2.00 per pack
Postage:
One pack: £2.00 + 47p postage
Two packs: £4.00 + 76p postage
Please make cheques out to ‘Orphans Know More’
Harshly treated by a drunken father, with no mother to care for him, David fell into bad company and was living on the streets when our OKM family first connected with him. Only 11 years old at the time and already getting on the wrong side of the law, this Ugandan family were eager to draw David in and show him he was loved and special. Such a contrast to the message he had had from his broken family and the village community who had chased him away! Probation officers, aware of the family’s interest in David, urged them to legally foster him.
We would like to acquaint you with our new staff members!
Sosthene grew up in Central African Republic (CAR), living on the streeets from the age of 8 when his parents divorced. He lived the life of an orphan for most of his childhood, even for several years before his parents passed away. A few years later, his involvement in a local church blessed him with accommodation and the ability to start his own small business. After saving his earnings, he was able to rent a house that eventually became a place to look after his younger siblings.
It’s Uncle Mark’s 55th birthday. Hmmmm ???? Shall I get him new socks, a novelty tie or an annual subscription for Readers Digest. It’s always so hard to buy gifts for him.
Doug and Ruby are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They have everything they need. They always say not to worry about getting them gifts. But I’d like to mark the occasion with something special.
Why not give a gift that can really make a difference?
Whether buying for family or friends, this creative way of gift-giving means that your donation helps bring hope to children whose lives have been marked by difficulties and loss.
To request Gift Menus please email us at orphans@oval.com and state how many copies of the Gift Menus you would like (eg 1, 5, 25, 100). If you do not need the accompanying OKM newsletter please indicate this in your email.
Click here to download: USA gift menu | UK gift menu (opens in new window)
Thank you for your support of Orphans Know More.
The daily struggle to feed children, clothe them, pay for their schooling and necessary medical treatment can be overwhelming for those affected by AIDS. When you live in a leaking, overcrowded mud hut as well, hopelessness can lead to giving up. We met families on the edge of despair. What a difference a simple, well constructed home can make, a life or death difference for some families in Uganda.
OKM is excited to announce a partnership with Habitat for Humanity (more…)
For 2008, we are again excited to announce that we have our very own Easter cards for sale! Each pack includes 5 cards and envelopes and features the photo shown. Proceeds will go towards the work of OKM in Uganda.
Cards are available to be picked up at the Oval from our office and the YWAM Bookstore, or delivered by post. Please email us on orphans@oval.com to place your order.
Don’t be late in buying a pack of Easter cards for your family and friends - they are selling quickly!
We are sorry to disappoint those of you who have been so creative and committed to raising money for chickens and income generating projects in the last two years. The good news is the hens given are laying and eggs are being sold. Our Canadian agriculturalist, working with OKM in Uganda, has said it would still be great to have a few more hens this year. But we’re not talking hundreds!
So what are the other challenges? We want to distribute improved seed (more…)
Orphans Know More are excited to announce our new fundraising project, Pounds for Pairs. Barefoot children are the norm in Uganda, but without pairs of shoes and uniforms they cannot attend school. Our friends have said that this is one of the constant needs as their children keep growing! Join us in raising Pounds for Pairs!! (more…)
For 2010, we are again excited to announce that we have our very own Easter cards for sale! Each pack includes 4 cards (2 of each design) and envelopes. Proceeds will go towards the work of OKM in Uganda.
It’s Uncle Mark’s 55th birthday. Hmmmm ???? Shall I get him new socks, a novelty tie or an annual subscription for Readers Digest. It’s always so hard to buy gifts for him.
The daily struggle to feed children, clothe them, pay for their schooling and necessary medical treatment can be overwhelming for those affected by AIDS. When you live in a leaking, overcrowded mud hut as well, hopelessness can lead to giving up. We met families on the edge of despair. What a difference a simple, well constructed home can make, a life or death difference for some families in Uganda.
We are sorry to disappoint those of you who have been so creative and committed to raising money for chickens and income generating projects in the last two years. The good news is the hens given are laying and eggs are being sold. Our Canadian agriculturalist, working with OKM in Uganda, has said it would still be great to have a few more hens this year. But we’re not talking hundreds!
