Prayers in Motion Summer 2026

Trauma can convince a child that they are alone—that they are unseen, unprotected, and without hope. But God often begins healing through His people. Through faithful teachers, compassionate therapists, caring families, dedicated advocates, local churches, and communities committed to protecting children, He restores what has been broken and opens the door to a different future.

Across every Kids Alive ministry, we're seeing this restoration take shape. Children are discovering they are deeply loved. Families are growing stronger. Justice systems are becoming more responsive. Communities are learning how to better protect the vulnerable. Together, these moments tell one story: God is transforming trauma to triumph by surrounding children with the relationships, care, and gospel truth they need to flourish.

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN PRAY, CELEBRATE WHAT GOD IS ALREADY DOING, AND DREAM WITH US IN THE SEASON AHEAD:

Peru

Across Peru, God continues to strengthen the network of people surrounding children with protection, healing, and hope. This quarter, nearly 200 children participated in the "Playing Makes Us Stronger" program, equipping them with age-appropriate knowledge that helps them recognize unsafe situations, understand their worth, and know when and how to seek help. At the same time, 49 teachers were trained in the same methodology, ensuring that children encounter trusted adults who are better prepared to recognize signs of abuse, respond with compassion, and help create safer learning environments.

Beyond classrooms, Kids Alive Peru continues to walk alongside children and families experiencing the effects of abuse and sexual violence. This quarter, 11 families received integrated psychological and legal support, helping them pursue healing while navigating complex justice processes with dignity and care. These moments reflect Kids Alive's commitment to justice that heals: not simply responding to abuse after it occurs, but walking with children and families throughout their journey toward restoration.

God is also opening doors for even greater collaboration. A new institutional partnership is creating opportunities to share trauma-informed methodologies and best practices, strengthening the quality of care available to vulnerable children far beyond Kids Alive's own programs. Together, these partnerships are helping build stronger systems of protection so that more children can experience safety, healing, and the opportunity to flourish.

How to Pray:

• Pray for God's protection over children across Peru, especially students living in communities affected by violence, that they would experience safety, hope, and opportunities to build a stronger future.
• Pray for wisdom, resilience, and unity for Kids Alive Peru's staff as they walk alongside children and families with compassionate care, while welcoming and equipping new team members.
• Pray that new partnerships and shared trauma-informed best practices would continue to strengthen child protection across Peru, helping more children and families experience healing, justice, and lasting restoration.

Guatemala

Across Guatemala, we are seeing God work through the relationships surrounding each child. This quarter, local churches faithfully walked alongside girls in the Oasis program, creating spaces where they could experience belonging, encouragement, and the love of Christ. We also celebrated as 11 girls chose to be baptized—a beautiful reminder that healing reaches beyond physical and emotional restoration to transformed hearts and renewed identity in Christ. At the same time, 3 girls were safely reunified with their families, while young women preparing for independent living continued to grow through education, vocational training, and the steady encouragement of caring adults who believe in their future.

God is opening doors for new partnerships with government agencies are helping ensure children receive the specialized care they need, while Kids Alive's work with Guatemala's Judicial System continues to grow through additional leadership and support. We also celebrated the first survivor network gathering for fellowship, biblical encouragement, and mutual support—a powerful picture of healing happening not only in individuals, but in families and communities. Together, these moments remind us that lasting restoration happens when children are surrounded by safe relationships, compassionate care, and communities committed to their well-being.

How to Pray:

• Pray that God would continue opening doors with churches, government partners, and the justice system, strengthening collaborative efforts to protect children and bring healing to families across Guatemala.
• Pray for wisdom, health, and unity for the Kids Alive Guatemala team as they continue serving children and families while planning for the future and welcoming new staff members.
• Pray for children, adolescents, and young mothers in Kids Alive's care, that they would continue to experience healing, stability, and opportunities to grow within safe, loving families and communities

Haiti

In Haiti, the daily realities of civil unrest continue to place extraordinary pressure on children, families, and staff. Yet even in the midst of uncertainty, God is sustaining a community where children can experience safety, learning, belonging, and hope. The work of transforming trauma to triumph often looks like steady faithfulness: teachers continuing to show up, staff creating calm and consistency, and children being reminded that the circumstances around them do not define their future. Through education, spiritual care, and trusted relationships, Kids Alive Haiti School is helping children build confidence, understand their God-given worth, and keep moving toward a future filled with possibility.

The team is also prayerfully looking ahead to practical needs that will strengthen this care. One of those needs is a reliable school bus, which would help children and staff travel more safely and consistently when transportation can be difficult or unpredictable. We are asking God to provide the resources needed for this important investment, as well as future partnerships that could expand access to health care, strengthen teachers, and create richer learning environments for children. Each of these efforts helps build the stability children need to heal, grow, and flourish despite the challenges surrounding them.

How to Pray:

• Pray for peace, wisdom, and stability throughout Haiti, asking God to guide the nation's leaders, protect vulnerable communities, and create conditions where children and families can live free from fear and violence.
• Pray that God would strengthen, protect, and encourage the Kids Alive Haiti team with good health, wisdom, unity, and renewed endurance as they faithfully serve children and families.
• Pray that God would provide the resources needed for a reliable school bus and other essential improvements that will help children access safe, consistent care and education.

Kenya

Across Kenya, God is opening new pathways for children and families to experience healing, hope, and the love of Christ. This quarter, a Vacation Bible School at Nyamarambe Hope Center became one of those opportunities. While the team expected around 40 children, 283 children came, filling the campus with laughter, worship, Bible study, and the opportunity to hear the Gospel. It was a powerful reminder that children are searching for places where they can belong, be encouraged, and discover the hope found in Jesus.

That same spirit of growth is extending into communities across Kenya. A new partnership with a local school in Nairobi is expanding Kids Alive's work to build trauma-responsive schools and safe communities, while new collaborations with government leaders are creating greater access to therapy and support for children who have experienced abuse. Across the country, teams are investing not only in individual children, but also in the adults, churches, schools, and community leaders who surround them—strengthening the relationships and systems that help children heal and thrive. We also celebrate milestones that point toward brighter futures, including students advancing to higher education and a graduate earning a degree in education, preparing to invest in the next generation.

How to Pray:

• Pray for children across Kenya who are recovering from trauma, especially vulnerable teen mothers, that they would experience healing, hope, and opportunities to continue their education and pursue the futures God has prepared for them.
• Pray for continued wisdom as Kids Alive Kenya partners with schools, churches, government leaders, and local communities to expand trauma-informed care, justice advocacy, and child protection efforts.
• Pray that God would provide the resources needed to strengthen programs across Kenya, including therapy spaces, school transportation, staffing, and facilities, so that even more children and families can experience holistic care.

Lebanon

When children experience ongoing uncertainty, one of the first things they lose is the confidence that tomorrow will be safe. That's why so much of the work in Lebanon is centered on something beautifully simple: showing up again tomorrow. Every school day, every shared meal, every Bible lesson, and every caring conversation helps rebuild the trust and stability that trauma so often erodes. Across Kids Alive Lebanon, God is using faithful relationships to remind children and families that they are seen, deeply loved, and never alone. As the team continues walking alongside children and families navigating fear, displacement, and uncertainty, they ask for prayer that God would strengthen their spiritual and emotional well-being, give teachers wisdom for each child they serve, and help every boy entering residential care discover not only safety, but a true sense of home, belonging, and the healing peace found in Christ.

This quarter also offered many reasons to celebrate God's faithfulness. Six students graduated from Dar El Awlad School and are preparing for middle school, while three boys in the residential program completed Grade 9: a milestone that reflects not only academic achievement, but the perseverance, support, and healing that have helped them overcome significant obstacles. Across Lebanon, children and women gathered for 2-day Bible camps where Scripture, worship, discussion, and fellowship were complemented by sessions led by a social worker and a professional counselor, providing holistic care for both heart and mind. At the Lighthouse Women's Ministry, a Father's Day celebration brought 33 couples together to strengthen families through Biblical teaching and community, while the ministry continues to pray that the more than 50 women who recently joined the program will grow deeper in their faith and become equipped to nurture strong households. Together, these moments remind us that lasting transformation happens when God's truth is lived out through consistent relationships, compassionate care, and communities rooted in hope.

How to Pray: ‍

• Pray for God's protection over the children, families, and staff in Lebanon, asking Him to strengthen the spiritual and mental well-being of those facing fear, displacement, and ongoing uncertainty.
• Pray for the boys in the Dar El Awlad Residential Program—especially those who have recently arrived—would experience safety, belonging, and the healing peace of Christ as they become part of a loving family community.
• Pray for teachers as they prepare for a new academic year, that God would grant them wisdom to meet each student's unique needs and help children remain engaged in their learning and relationships.
• Pray that the seeds of faith planted through the Lighthouse Women's Ministry would bear lasting fruit, equipping women to know Christ more deeply and strengthen their families after displacement.

Zambia

Healing a child often means strengthening the people and systems around them. When caregivers are equipped, teachers understand trauma, and justice systems become more responsive, children are better able to experience lasting safety, healing, and hope. Across Zambia, God is opening opportunities to strengthen these circles of care, helping transform trauma into triumph for more children and families.

This quarter, Kids Alive Zambia signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the National Prosecution Authority, creating new opportunities to represent children who have experienced abuse alongside government prosecutors. The team also trained 80 correctional officers on caring for children in correctional facilities, helping create more child-centered environments for vulnerable families. At Kids Alive Academy, children continued growing through education, discipleship, and enrichment activities, while plans are underway to expand holistic care by welcoming additional psychotherapy and social work staff. Together, these milestones reflect God's faithfulness as children, families, and communities are equipped to heal and flourish.

How to Pray:

• Pray that children across Zambia would continue experiencing holistic healing—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and academically—as Kids Alive expands access to therapy, education, discipleship, and safe, nurturing relationships.‍
• Pray for wisdom and favor as Kids Alive Zambia strengthens partnerships with government leaders and justice agencies, asking God to use these relationships to protect vulnerable children, advocate effectively in court, and bring lasting change to systems that impact children and families.‍
• Pray for the continued strengthening of families, caregivers, and communities, that parents, teachers, correctional staff, and ministry leaders would be equipped to create safe, stable environments where children can heal and flourish.

Thank You for Praying With Us

Your prayers are part of this work. Every restored story, every strengthened system, and every child who finds safety and belonging reflects what God is doing through this global community.

As we continue forward, we hold onto this calling:

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.”  (Isaiah 1:17)

Thank you for standing with us: praying, giving, and believing for a world where every child is protected, known, and given the opportunity to thrive.

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