Child Welfare and Support

Every child deserves a chance to thrive. Your generous support helps children in orphanages and foster care thrive, offering them a chance to grow, learn, and build a brighter future despite difficult circumstances. Join us in making a meaningful impact in their lives.

  • We provide essential clothing, school supplies, and personal items to two children who tragically lost their mother to gang violence.

  • We supply clothing and school supplies to children in a local orphanage, fostering their education and well-being. With your help, we aim to expand this support to additional orphanages, reaching more children in need.

  • Our annual event in Brazil celebrates the joy and potential of children through engaging activities and community connection. This initiative creates lasting memories and promotes the well-being of youth. The next event is scheduled for 11 October in Fortaleza, Brazil. 

Saint Martin Foundation Continues Support for Orphaned Siblings

“Muito obrigado pelo os presentes! Ficamos muito felizes😍”
— Luiza

Over the holidays, the Saint Martin Foundation continued its long-term support for two orphaned siblings—a 12-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother—providing essential items including clothing, school supplies, bedding, toys, and daily necessities.

This ongoing assistance promotes stability, education, and well-being, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to walking alongside vulnerable children with consistency, compassion, and hope.

Orphanage & Foster Care Events

Orphanage & Foster Care Events

October 11, 2025

Venue
Fortaleza, Brazil

In Fortaleza, Brazil, we support children who have experienced trauma, abandonment, or loss through our partnerships with local homes and foster care programs. From our facilities in which we provide safe, loving environments for children and women affected by violence, and exploitation. Our efforts include:

Offering emotional support and encouragement for children who have experienced trauma or family separation

  1. Assisting foster families with resources and training

  2. Supplying clothing, hygiene kits, and school materials

  3. Supporting emotional recovery through play and mentorship

RSVP

2027

Venue
Managua, Nicaragua

In Managua, our focus is on creating safe, inclusive spaces where children can gather, play, and learn. With games, art stations, and community meals, we aim to foster connection and joy in neighborhoods affected by poverty and displacement.

  1. Exploring partnerships with local foster care advocates to expand long-term placement options

  2. Helping children feel valued, included, and hopeful—even in difficult circumstances

  3. Offering emotional support and encouragement for children who have experienced trauma or family separation

RSVP

2027

Venue
Siem Reap Cambodia

In Cambodia, our support for orphanages and foster care centers is centered on providing a stable and nurturing environment for children who have faced extreme hardship.

  1. Community outreach and education on child welfare

  2. Emergency care and foster family placement

  3. Therapeutic services for children with special needs

RSVP

Orphanage Assistance Program

  • A young boy wearing a grey and red shirt with beaded necklaces, standing outdoors at a construction site with other people and buildings in the background under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Basic Support

    Meeting urgent needs to restore dignity and safety

    1). Essential Clothing

    2). Nutritious Meals

    3). Safe play spaces and toys

  • Group of women and girls at an outdoor community event with a whiteboard that reads 'OCC PANTING' in colorful markers, and a table with bowls, papers, and a phone.

    Intermediate Support

    Strengthening the environment for long-term stability

    1). Access to counseling and mentorship programs

    2). Community events that foster connection and joy

    3). Educational workshops and creative learning activities

  • Three young girls sitting on a bench against a plain wall, one smiling and the others looking away, in a classroom or waiting area.

    Advanced Support

    Building sustainable solutions for generational change

    1). Advocacy for child welfare policies and rights

    2). Emergency foster placement and trauma-informed care

    3). Programs that prepare children for long-term placement or reintegration