Nine countries

Building joy today. Building hope tomorrow.

From South Africa to Indonesia, we create moments of pure happiness while building structures that give children a brighter future. Every project combines immediate joy with lasting impact.

9countries where we run or are starting a project
7projects active right now
2launching soon: Palestine and Egypt

Why we work this way

Joy today, and something that outlasts the visit

At Make A Kid Happy our mission goes beyond creating joyful moments, although those moments are at the heart of everything we do. We fulfil the wishes of children in vulnerable situations, because happiness, play and feeling seen are not luxuries but essential parts of a child's development. A joyful experience, a game night, a football activity, a day of creativity and self-expression, can restore confidence, spark imagination, and simply allow a child to be a child again.

At the same time, we believe that lasting change requires more than one moment. That is why our international projects combine wish-fulfilment with sustainable, long-term initiatives. Alongside joyful activities we invest in structural support such as education programmes and the construction of schools, creating safe spaces where children can learn, grow and build their future.

Our work spans several regions, and in every location we collaborate with trusted local partners to make sure our initiatives are culturally sensitive, impactful, and aligned with real needs on the ground.

Below you will find an overview of our international projects. Each one reflects a unique local context, yet all share the same purpose: to bring joy today and hope for tomorrow, in ways that truly last.

Joy opens the door to confidence, imagination and growth.

Discover our projects

Each project reflects a unique local context. Open one to see what we are doing there and how you can help.

Morocco

Active

Our projects in Morocco focus on education, sports and daily support, giving children new opportunities to learn, grow and build confidence.

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Colombia

Active

In Medellín, a city of vibrant streets, colourful murals and resilient communities, many children grow up in neighbourhoods where opportunity is scarce and safe spaces to play are limited.

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South Africa

Active

Make A Kid Happy is starting a new project in Khayelitsha, South Africa, focused on creating a safe community space for about 150 children who grow up in challenging living conditions.

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Togo

June 2026

Project Togo is an initiative dedicated to bringing joy, care and long-term opportunities to vulnerable children in Togoville, Togo.

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Sri Lanka

Active

In Kandy, Sri Lanka, many children grow up facing harsh realities. Four out of ten live in poverty, with limited access to basic necessities and educational opportunities.

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Lebanon

Active

We visited Beirut, Lebanon, bringing joy to 170 children in a city still marked by conflict, economic hardship and instability.

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Indonesia

Active

Children in Lovina, Bali experienced a day they will never forget. We took them to the Krisna waterpark, where laughter echoed through the waves and, for a few precious hours, worries were left behind.

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Palestine

Coming soon

In 2023 we raised €15,000 for children in Palestine and organised a children's festival with a local partner organisation, bringing a day of play and joy to 150 kids who needed it most. A new project is launching soon.

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Egypt

Coming soon

This project is launching soon.

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From the field

Moments from our visits

Two girls in school uniforms waving and laughing during a Make A Kid Happy visit in Lebanon
LebanonA day of games, music and laughter with schoolchildren.
A girl holding new clothes and shoes from the Clothes for Children project
PalestineClothes for Children: new clothes and shoes for kids in Gaza, 2023.