Karina was just eight years old when she arrived at Kids Kingdom orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico, holding tightly to her younger brother, Raúl.
Before that day, their lives were filled with fear, hunger, and isolation. Karina had never gone to school. She couldn’t read, write, or even name colors. Her little brother, Raúl, had never even held a crayon.
Both children had experienced deep hunger, sometimes sharing a single tortilla between them.
They were quiet, withdrawn, and unsure of what to expect. But one thing was certain: they were safe now.
And thanks to you, they would never go hungry again.
“I like being at Kids Kingdom because they take care of me,” Karina said. “My little brother is happy and laughs here.”
Your gift to International Relief Teams helps ensure Karina and Raúl have full bellies and brighter futures. The meals you help provide are more than just food, they’re a daily reminder that someone cares. That these children are seen.
And when children like Karina and Raúl don’t have to worry about when they’ll eat next, they can focus on learning, playing, and simply being kids.
Karina is learning to read and write for the first time. Raúl, once sluggish and malnourished, now runs and plays like any happy preschooler. Each meal gives them the energy and stability to grow stronger—physically and emotionally.
Your support is part of a larger story—one of restoration, resilience, and hope.
Every meal you help provide brings comfort. It builds trust. It offers a sense of normalcy to children who’ve experienced instability no child ever should.
Thank you for making sure that every child at Kids Kingdom has the nourishment they need to thrive.