Series“Supporting kids in need is the purest contribution to humanity.”As the Head of Corporate Donations and Philanthropy at Roche, Peggy Grueninger oversees the annual Children’s Walk activities. She wants this year’s to be the biggest one yet.
SeriesThe Re&Act board member’s view“I am privileged to see the impact we are able to provide for all these children.”
SeriesMy experience was truly life-changingIn her visit to Ethiopia, Anna saw first-hand the damage of conflict and poverty – but also witnessed resilience and hope, which she found truly inspiring.
SeriesA pivotal, life-changing moment – that has benefitted hundreds of Ethiopian children.When Zahai saw the news about the drought and famine in Ethiopia in 1984, she immediately knew she must return and do something to help. The results have been extraordinary.
SeriesHelping dreams become realityMarc gave up his career in banking to follow his and his co-founder’s dream of starting a children’s charity in Asia – the results have been extraordinary.
Series“Education can make a positive change for a better society”Born in the shadow of war, Yem Khlok channelled the experiences of his own childhood to help other marginalised children.
SeriesOvercoming stigma around menstrual health and hygieneWhen Bridget experienced her first menstruation at school, it was an upsetting and confusing experience. A UNICEF programme in Malawi aims to ensure adolescent girls are fully prepared.
SeriesImproving menstrual health and hygiene awarenessAs part of a UNICEF initiative, Catherine goes door to door in her local villages, providing education to ensure menstruating girls are not kept at home from school.
SeriesTogether for educationUNICEF is renowned for providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to children worldwide. Its partnership with Re&Act has focused on one of the most precious resources for children – education.
SeriesA recipe for changeThere are many ways to fundraise for the Children’s Walk. Luci’s preferred method is making chicken and beef curry – and it is very effective!
SeriesA life-changing visit to Ethiopia“Nothing could prepare me for what I was going to experience.”
SeriesBack to where it all began - Malawi“I am so proud of what Re&Act has enabled us all to achieve together. I even have grandchildren named after me!”
SeriesCarrying on the great workEllason was orphaned as a child growing up in rural Malawi, with little food and no chance of secondary education. But the opportunity to attend a centre funded by Re&Act changed everything.
Series“I’ve been involved from the very beginning – now, I’ve seen the impact for myself.”Jonathan has been actively involved in the Children’s Walk since its inception in 2003. But it wasn’t until a visit to Cambodia many years later that he truly appreciated the scale of the impact.
Series“Selam is my home and my family, even when I’m not living in the children's village anymore.”Mekdes and her sister were orphaned as children in Ethiopia. But Selam Children’s Village helped her to find shelter, education and hope for the future.
SeriesHow I found a home, my brothers, and pursued my dreamsTolossa grew up in the Selam Children’s Village – which gave him the tools, hope and belief he needed to thrive.
SeriesHow a scholarship changed everythingLeangheng promised her grandmother she would finish high school. Through no fault of her own, that pledge looked to be in jeopardy – until a scholarship made it possible to keep her promise.
SeriesA new futureDetermined to continue his high school education, Chheuy Rachang found one last opportunity to fulfil his dream – a scholarship from Child’s Dream.
Series“Education expands your horizons.”Growing up in a rural village with many obstacles in the way of an education, Martha (right) now works at the Roger Federation Foundation helping to remove those obstacles for others.
SeriesA life-changing journeyReto Buholzer’s first ever trip outside of Europe became a highly influential one in his life – a visit to orphan centres in Malawi to see the impact of funds donated through the Children’s Walk.