http://www.orphansknowmore.com 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 135 HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:22:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Children of Africa Open Air Concert and Picnic Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010 Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Highfield Oval, Harpenden 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) & ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2010/07/14/get-ready-for-the-event-of-the-summer/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2010/05/12/eggs-eggs-lots-of-eggs/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2010/02/15/easter-cards-for-sale/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2010/02/10/the-egg-ucation-campaign-is-here/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2009/11/05/introducing-kara-and-sosthene-maletoungou/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2008/12/19/the-gift-menu/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2008/07/02/100-home-challenge/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2008/02/07/wishing-you-a-happy-easter/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2008/01/31/why-no-chicken-challenge-in-2008/ 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 ... http://www.orphansknowmore.com/2007/09/05/pounds-for-pairs/