A Kitchen for the Rainbow SchoolAt the end of June, construction work began on the new kitchen for the Rainbow School.Currently, 78 children attend the Rainbow School. Some of them are cared for in the kindergarten, while the others attend Grades 1 and 2. Their school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 [...]
Unfortunately, 2026 began with great sadness for us.On February 17, we lost the heart and soul of Colours for Kids:Karin’s mother, Marie Moolmann.She was the one who reminded Karin of everything, who always found a solution when problems arose, who never lost her positive spirit and who always remained full of hope and confidence. [...]
2025 – Many Small Steps That Made a Big Difference2025 was a somewhat quieter year for us. Instead of taking on one major construction project, we focused on many smaller initiatives that allowed us to provide practical support to people and organisations on the ground.We carried out minor renovation work, distributed food donations, provided clothing [...]
🎄 Advent Window with Heart – Thank You for €1,700 in Donations!We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the team at Schlemmerstübchen in Girod – and especially to Babsi and Thomas Schaaf – for the wonderful idea of hosting their Advent Window on December 21, 2025, in support of Colours for Kids.Thanks [...]
10 Years of Colors for Kids – A Decade Full of Hope, Courage and Colorful Moments 🎉🌈What began in 2015 with a simple water tank and a security gate for a kindergarten has grown into something truly meaningful over the past ten years.Since then, we have been able to carry out countless projects year after [...]
Karin and John van Rooyen lovingly packed Christmas gift bags for the children at the orphanage. They were filled with shoes, towels, soap, some sweets, and several other small surprises. The joy was immense – a shining moment in the Advent season that shows how much warmth lies in coming together to do good. ❤️🎄 [...]
A colorful new climbing frame was built for the Mandosi Kindergarten – a true highlight for the little adventurers! Karin and her brother François contributed with great dedication and enthusiasm during the construction. We are thrilled that it turned out so vibrant and that the children can now climb, play, and run around to their [...]
Frank's Heaven is ready to go again!After a severe storm destroyed the roof of one of our school buildings, it was clear that something urgently needed to be done. Three classrooms were left exposed to the elements and could no longer be properly used. Now, the renovation is complete – and the results are impressive!What [...]
A Room for the Future: Completion of the Rainbow School’s New ClassroomSometimes, all it takes is a vision and many helping hands to make a big difference. Our latest project for the Rainbow School is complete – and it is much more than just a building. It is a place where children can grow, learn [...]
By chance, Karin met Dorise Hettlich from Germany from "Frank's Heaven" in the winter of 23/24. Many years ago, together with her husband Frank, she built a building with three classrooms for the Asibuyeni Primary School. This building was severely damaged by a storm in 2019 and has been gutted ever since. Only the raw [...]