We have received feed back about our logo and that the symbol we use today looks sad and should look less sad since the result of our job is happy kids.

The old logo

The new option

What do you think? Please help us out and vote by using the poll to the left on the “Home” page.

Hi,

SoulKids is an organization that works with street children in Nairobi, Kenya. SoulKids is a nonprofit organization that works with voluntary work for street children. The organization is financed through donations and sponsors, all money goes directly to the work with children and so far we haven’t had to charge any administrative fees in addition to bank charges. SoulKids have concentrated on children’s rights, awareness campaigns, health care and activities for children.

Now the dream of starting an orphanage is becoming a reality. We’re on the go and are now looking for volunteers who are interested in realizing this dream. You must be interested about the work with street children and have an ability to work independently and in groups. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and dependable, who enjoys working with children with a difficult childhood.

It is important that the volunteer is determined and able to stay focused on work, and that this person is happy and positive and like children. Ideally we are looking for one or two who have some experience of both working life and work with children.

The volunteer will be offered a unique experience of work and life in the Third World and the slums. Introduction to the job will be provided and regular supervision. The work will consist of assisting the children in the morning and possibly ensure that they get to school, be there when the children return from school and be there at the dinner cooking and everyday life after school. Ensure that rules and structures are maintained. There may be some other work during the day while the kids are in school which may include a visit to parents, government or other tasks that may arise.

It costs 2000 SEK per month to be a volunteer and that includes breakfast, dinner and accommodation. We prefer a volunteer who can stay for a longer period of time.

To learn more, contact us at sandra@soulkids.nu. If you are interested, write a little about yourself and your experience, plus a little bit about your expectations.

See the original ad, in swedish:

http://www.backpacking.se/Discussion/ShowPost.asp?PostId=429481

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SoulKids would like to wish all of our supporters, friends and children a very happy and prosperous 2012 and say thank you for all the encouragement and support in 2011. We couldn’t have done this without you! ♥

“Jag har hørt från barnen att sedan vi kom har centret blivit mycket bættre! Barnen blir inte slagna længre och standarden på maten och uppehællet ær mycket bættre! Sånt ær kul att høra!!”

Sandra explains in norwegian that the children who live in the centre tells her that living in the centre is much better after SoulKids started to involve. They say they’re not getting physically abused anymore and that the quality of their food has improved. We are very happy to hear that our prescence makes a difference.