![Congratulations on your graduation, Samson!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/samson2-1.jpg)
Congratulations on your graduation, Samson!
Samson came to the Children’s Village in 2008 at the age of 10 after his parents both deceased from HIV. Samson quickly familiarised himself with his new home. At Upendo
![Congratulations Peter!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BCRX9826.jpg)
Congratulations Peter!
Peter came to our children’s village 16 years ago, on 10 March 2008. He was 10 years old at the time. Peter lost his parents at a young age. Peter
![New fountain](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Brunnen-Collage-1.jpg)
New fountain
CSV AFRISKOOur new well has been completed. It is 40 metres deep! THANK YOU to the parents of the CSV AFRISKO youth section for this great gift! You are helping
![Many thanks to the numerous donors!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240131-Miriam-1.jpg)
Many thanks to the numerous donors!
Our 16-year-old Miriam urgently needed a head operation. Miriam has been part of our family at Upendo Children’s Village e.V. since she was a child, as she has no parents
![School enrolment in Kenya: When it takes longer again](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bild1-1.jpg)
School enrolment in Kenya: When it takes longer again
A short report by Michele Verdone (volunteer from Germany): On my second day at UPENDO Children’s Village in Kenya, Gloria’s school enrolment at the public high school was on the agenda.
![The little ones also started](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/KIndergartenkinder_web-1.jpg)
The little ones also started
Our kindergarten children also started again. Patrick (4), Valerie (4), Angelina (3) and Mary (3) were very excited. They are in a new classroom this year and have new childcare.
![Back to school at last!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Schulanfang-Collage_web-1.jpg)
Back to school at last!
After almost two months of holidays, school started again in Kenya and we celebrated the return with a back-to-school party. Cake and music created the right atmosphere. The picture shows
![Christmas preparations](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Collage-1-1-scaled.jpg)
Christmas preparations
Our Upendo children love Christmas. They are busy making snowmen, even though they have never seen one before. In addition, the classic European and American Christmas films are shown in
![Support for Miriam!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Miriam-1.jpg)
Support for Miriam!
Our Upendo child Miriam is 16 years old and urgently needs an operation on her head. Miriam lives in the Upendo Children’s Village e.V. and has been part of our
![UPENDO celebrates its 15th anniversary!](https://www.ucv-ukunda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jubilaeum-web-2-scaled.jpg)
UPENDO celebrates its 15th anniversary!
15 years ago, the implementation of the idea to provide orphans in Kenya with a loving home in a large community began. The German UPENDO Children’s Village Association was founded