Challenges & Goals
How the Foundation Is Funded
The foundation currently receives donations through several channels:
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TikTok live sessions
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GoFundMe fundraising campaigns
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YouTube advertisement revenue
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Individual sponsors who support specific children
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However, only a small number of children currently have personal sponsors, and we do not receive any financial support from the government.
Responsible Use of Donations
All donations are directed toward essential needs for the children and the foundation, including:
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School fees
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Food
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Rent
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Medical care
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Clothing
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Electricity and water bills
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Security services
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Internet and television services
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Other basic necessities required to run the foundation
Transparency and Accountability
One of the clearest signs that donations are used responsibly is the continued operation of the foundation.
For nearly nine years, we have maintained the system and supported dozens of children. For more than three years, we have consistently cared for around 35 children at the same time.
Several children who joined the foundation in Primary 5 have continued their education through to Form 6, with more than eight children completing their final year of high school. This is one of our greatest achievements.
We also regularly share updates online, including photos, videos, and receipts showing purchases and payments whenever possible.
Budget and Financial Planning
Because donations vary and depend entirely on the goodwill of supporters, we do not yet have a fixed annual budget.
When donations decrease, we sometimes reduce certain expenses temporarily to ensure the foundation can continue operating. The number of children living at the foundation can also change, which affects the overall budget.
However, we are currently working toward producing a clear annual accountability report.
Social Media and Online Support
We began running TikTok live donation sessions in late 2023.
During 2024, the lives gained significant attention on the MASINIKE GAKIDS page, originally created for one of the children. A disagreement later occurred when the child believed the donations belonged to him personally, which led us to close the page.
In 2025, we restarted with a new page called KP Captain. The first year was challenging, but we continued consistently. By the end of 2025, the page began gaining traction, and in 2026 we continue running successful live sessions there.
Overcoming Difficult Financial Periods
There were times when donations from live streams dropped significantly, creating very stressful and difficult moments.
To manage these periods, we introduced a reduced-budget strategy:
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Some children were moved to more affordable schools
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Food plans were adjusted to cheaper meals
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Security staffing was reduced to one guard
During these times, we also relied heavily on volunteers and a few dedicated supporters who provided direct assistance until donation levels improved.
Supporting the Wider Community
When donation levels are strong on TikTok, we also extend support beyond the children living at the foundation.
We organize community outreach activities, providing food and basic supplies to elderly people and single parents. Items distributed often include:
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Sugar
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Rice
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Posho
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Salt
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Soap
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Cooking oil
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Washing powder
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Other essential goods
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We also tryes provide school supplies at the start of school terms and share these activities through live broadcasts or recorded videos.
Vision for the Future
My greatest dream is to build a foundation that can support 200 to 300 children every year.
More importantly, I want to see the children growing up here today graduate, succeed, and build independent lives.
The Importance of Stable Funding
Stable funding would significantly improve the foundation’s ability to plan and grow.
If a sponsor or partner could help cover weekly or monthly operational costs, we would be able to provide more consistent support for the children and plan long-term improvements more effectively.
Our Biggest Challenge
The greatest challenge we face is funding.
Since we do not receive government support, every resource depends on well-wishers and sponsors who follow the children’s stories online. Without more stable financial support, it will be very difficult to expand and help more children.
You can directly support the children’s future here. Donations are used for food, education, healthcare, and shelter.
Every child here has a name, a smile, and a story waiting to be known.
Now, meet the children who make this place a true home, see next...