Our Beneficiaries
Bangladesh
Dayemi Foundation
FKSI fundraising supports the Dayemi Foundation in Bangladesh. The Dayemi Foundation is a Bangladeshi government approved NGO that administers the service projects. 450 orphans at six rural orphanages receive food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education; 4,000 students at 5 schools receive an award winning education.
Southern Illinois
FKSI Southern Illinois Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students in Southern Illinois who have lost a parent and are pursuing a career in the trades, vocational or technical fields.
International Partner
Switzerland
Den Kindern zuliebe
Founded in 2010 and officially recognized as a non-profit organization in Lucerne, Den Kindern zuliebe has been supporting FKSI's work since 2007. Through various teams and dedicated volunteers, they have organized countless fundraising campaigns — all with proceeds going directly to FKSI's programs supporting orphans and schools in Bangladesh.
Previous Beneficiaries
Gambia
Gambia Bayoolu
FKSI partnered with Gambia Bayoolu from 2023 - 2026
Gambia Bayoolu provides basic necessities for orphaned children and foster families. Some of these basic needs include food; school fees, uniforms and supplies; home and school visits; transportation; IT training; social emotional supports; vocational training, and crisis intervention.
Botswana
Little Eden's Justice
and Peace Centre
FKSI partnered with Little Eden in 2023
Little Eden provides a powerful program for underprivileged children, adolescents, and young adults from ages 6 through 24. They sponsor a band and choir, providing musical instruments and instruction for the group to perform in church services.
Turkey
Emergency Relief
In February 2023 record-breaking earthquakes devastated Turkey. Near the city of Antakya an estimated 70% of homes were completely destroyed. Most of the families lived in tents as the slow process to rebuild began. For Kids' Sake International joined with other nonprofits, thousands of volunteers, and the Turkish government to help. FKSI distributed food and toys to kids living near Antakya.
