Our Ministry
Helping children in orphan care learn, connect, and shine.
Children Shine brings practical technology, educational opportunity, and Christ-centered support to children who deserve every chance to thrive.
Every child is created with purpose.
Children in orphan care are eager to learn, grow, and build a hopeful future. We help remove barriers by pairing useful technology with training, trusted local partnership, and relationships rooted in Christ.
Opportunity to learn
Computers and digital access can open doors to education, useful skills, and a wider world of possibility.
Technology that works
Reliable networks and thoughtful support help make technology practical for children, teachers, and caregivers.
Christ-centered care
We serve with humility and build lasting relationships that remind each child they are known, loved, and valued by God.
Our 2026 Kenya mission
From September 5 through December 5, Dan and Laura will spend three months in Kenya serving children in orphan care alongside trusted local partners. The focus is practical: strengthen technology and network foundations so digital resources can better support education and daily care.
The mission timeline
A clear three-month window for hands-on service, technology improvements, and time with the children and caregivers in Kenya.
Depart for Kenya
Dan and Laura begin the 2026 mission and travel to serve children in orphan care in Kenya.
Serve on site
Work alongside the home to improve technology and network support while investing in the relationships that make the mission matter.
Return home
Bring home what was learned, share the impact, and carry the partnership forward beyond the trip.
Built around the children—not the equipment.
Technology is a means, not the mission. We listen to trusted partners, respond to real needs, and focus each improvement on helping children in orphan care learn, grow, and thrive.
“Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
The network may connect the buildings, but relationships are what connect our hearts.Children Shine • By God’s Design
Help turn connection into opportunity.
Your gift helps Children Shine carry out practical, child-focused work in Kenya and build lasting support for children in orphan care.
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We’ve seen it firsthand.
Children in Kenya are eager to learn, to grow, and to reach their potential—but many lack access to even the most basic technology. At Children Shine, we are called to help change that; by providing computers, internet access, and training that empower children to thrive.
Why We Exist
Too many children in Kenya face barriers to education and opportunity.
Without access to technology, they are left behind in a digital world.
We are called to equip these children with the tools and training they need—so they can learn, thrive, and shine for God’s glory.
Where We Serve
Our ministry is focused in Kenya, where we partner with trusted orphanages to provide life-changing technology to the children in their care.
By supplying computers, internet access, and essential training, we help equip these children with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive—preparing them for a brighter future and helping them fulfill the purpose God has for their lives.
Our Approach
We believe every child in an orphanage is precious to God—created with purpose, hope, and incredible potential.
But in today’s world, opportunity is tied to access—especially access to technology.
Our mission is simple: to bridge that gap. We provide computers, internet access, and training that empower children to thrive in school, in life, and in their walk with Christ.
We aim to serve with care, humility, and a deep commitment to honoring God in all we do.
“Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
“Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14