Why Join the Kaya Challenge?

By joining the Kaya Challenge, you are helping us create new program opportunities to care for children in Bolivia such as this little girl. Your donations will go towards her education, health care, and clinical services. Far more important, however, your support means that she will be able to spend her days in a safe and caring environment.

I'm Thankful For...

the yummy food I get to eat at lunch! -- Jorge

For some of the kids at Kaya, the lunch they eat at the Kaya Center is the only nutritious meal they have throughout the day. $25 provides meals and snacks for 1 child at the Kaya Center for a month.

I'm Thankful For...

the support that I have and the opportunity to do what I truly enjoy. -- Israel

Israel is pursuing his culinary passions by working at a bakery. We challenge you to consider taking the Kaya Challenge because it is your support that helps children/youth like Israel achieve their dreams.

I'm Thankful For...

the many friends I have at Kaya and for the teachers who care for me. I also like reading and there are lots of books in the library. -- Jimena

How Far Does Your Money Go?

Why do you give to Kaya Children International? Whatever your reason, we are so grateful for your generosity! Your support means that we will be able to continue to provide long-term, quality care for our children. Some of you may be wondering what it costs for Kaya to provide the services that it does and how far your money goes. We have said earlier that $500 will pay a teacher's salary for a month; $1000 will pay a house parent's salary for 2 months; and $5000 will cover the annual school fees for 40 children. Here are some other numbers to get you thinking:

• $25 provides meals and snacks for 1 child at the Kaya Center for a month.
• $50 covers basic health care for 25 kids for a month.
• $100 covers special activities and field trips for all kids in the Kaya Center for a month.
• $150 provides clinical services to a child for a year (ex. counseling, case management, crisis support, family support and counseling, assessment, etc.).
• $375 pays one psychologist working with 30 kids for a month.

Beyond the numbers, your support means that the children in Kaya are able to spend their days in a safe environment, where they are loved, where they are able to dream big, and where they are able to just be kids.

What Are You Thankful For?

Taking a note from the Thanksgiving season, the theme for this year's Kaya Challenge is "Thankfulness." As we take the Challenge together, we encourage you to think about what you are thankful for and how you can give others things to be thankful for as well.

We here at Kaya are extremely thankful for all of our wonderful friends and supporters. We are also thankful for the fantastic staff we have in Bolivia, who have dedicated their lives to helping and promoting justice for street children!

The Kaya Challenge Beings!

Are you ready to take the Challenge?

We hope you are...because the second annual Kaya Challenge begins today!

This time leading up to Thanksgiving is a natural time for gratitude and generosity, and the Kaya Challenge offers an opportunity for increased generosity and gratitude in a fun and creative way. The Kaya Challenge is for you, as a friend of Kaya, to spend time reaching out to your personal networks to share about the good work that Kaya is doing and to help us raise funds and friends. Whether you are a longtime friend to Kaya or just someone with a healthy competitive streak, we've made it very easy and fun to take the Challenge. Just follow the three simple steps below:

1. Set a goal: You can raise funds individually or on a team of friends and/or coworkers! Set a financial goal. Any amount is a great help, but here are some numbers to get you thinking: $500 will pay a teacher's salary for a month; $1000 will pay a house parent's salary for 2 months; and $5000 will cover the annual school fees for 40 children.
2. Create a personal online fundraising page: Go to https://kaya.myetap.org/fundraiser/KayaChallenge/.
3. Spread the word: Tell your friends and family that you are taking the Kaya Challenge to help raise money for street children in Bolivia. Share stories that explain why you are supporting Kaya and what the work that Kaya does mean to you. Email, update your Facebook, Twitter or even try good old-fashioned phone calls. Small donations add up quickly and make a big impact!

As the Kaya Challenge continues, keep visiting this blog for daily updates and stories from our kids in Bolivia. We also encourage you to go on over to our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kaya-Children-International/264721063556376) and "like" us. We hope you will join us this month to help make a difference in the lives of many children!

Ready? Get set. Go!