Why You Matter

You matter because where once there was nothing now there are walls, a roof and electricity You matter because with you Miracles happen. You matter because you cared enough to Be A Transformation. You matter because you answered the call to to help a community Bloom. And at the end of 2012 You and [...]
Can a Robbery be a Blessing in Disguise? That depends on You…

That’s a question I asked myself after getting an email from John King Orio; the director of our mission in Uganda Friends of the Heart, (FOTHU) sharing with me how his restaurant in Kampala had been broken into and many of it’s valuable contents removed. This is the same tiny establishment that funds John and [...]
Philanthropy; What’s in it for You?

Part 1 of 2 Philanthropy you say? So what’s in it for me? That’s a question a lot of people ask themselves either consciously or unconsciously and the real answer emboldens some and forces others to flee. The answer I would propose; is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. There in lies the challenge of true philanthropy; the willingness [...]
More Great News from Peru

Donations from Orchid Roots and other supporters from around the world contributed to this “Mission Accomplished” event. Thank You! A letter From Washi and the Illumination of many Hearts and Homes in the Andes. In the past weekend with the Help of Path of The Heart and The Orchids of Light Foundation it was possible [...]

What’s Happening

2013 will be a year of great challenge for Orchid as we try and raise $5000 for each community we serve. Without YOU it will be impossible.

Mission Accomplished

—————————————————————————————————————————————- Over time, given the right conditions, plant roots can crack foundations, snap water lines, and lift sidewalks. But the Roots of Orchid Cracked the Chains of Poverty, Snapped the cycle of despair, and Lifted Up the Lives of Hundreds! You are Roots of Love in the world. Thank You. —————————————————————————————————————————————- Orchids of Light Foundation [...]

Transformations

Orchid’s supports transformative social change in Health Care, Children’s Rights, Christian Outreach, Displaced Peoples, Community Development, Education, Empowerment for Women, Youth Leadership, Volunteer Placement, Sustainable Agriculture, Hunger Alleviation, Housing and Disaster Relief. We connect you directly to the men and women performing the miracles on the ground and to the global communities they serve all [...]

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Partner Spotlight

Friends of the Heart, Uganda

In memorial to Viko Brenda who died on January 11, 2013 while awaiting the additional money needed for her to receive heart surgery in Sudan. Viko was eighteen and was receiving temporary care from donations made possible by Orchid supporters. Viko represents countless men, women and children in Uganda who are suffering from heart disease and who need lifesaving operations in countries that have the capability to provide them. FOTHU is committed to saving these lives. In 2013 Orchid is committed to raising $5000.00 to help FOTHU save more Vikos before they lose their chance at life. We need your help. Please be a part of that effort and make a donation or contact us to learn how you can help make this dream a reality and keep Viko’s memory alive in the hearts of Ugandans that you help keep beating.

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Get Involved

Volunteer Equity

Orchids plans to seek out and place volunteers needed by partner communities to provide services unavailable within the host community itself. These placements will include when applicable a one‐time-fee payable by the volunteer for placement. This fee will go directly to the community where the volunteer is working.

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Intellectual Equity

Orchids recognizes that some skill assets don’t yet exist in many of the communities we support. Architects, Lawyers, Financial experts, Business leaders, Accountants, Medical personnel, and IT specialists are just a few of the professionals who can make a huge difference in the development of a community working to achieve self-sufficiency. If you can make [...]

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Moral Equity

Individuals, Church Groups, Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Therapists who desire to share their gifts with our communities are invited to donate their time and talent to improve the lives of the men, women, and children who request and desire to learn how they can develop and maximize their own individual gifts so they can [...]

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Donate

Unlike other 501C3’s who apply 25-50% of the monies donated to salaries and overhead expenses, Orchid’s directs 100% of the donor’s capital to the specific project or individual selected by each investor and provides complete, transparent accountability for the entire investment. In so doing and by requiring our partners to meet Orchid’s value standards, the Orchids [...]

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Events

Orchids of Light hosts fundraisers in a variety of locations across the country to benefit the communities we support. Find one near you!

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