Driven by purpose

What we do

Make A Kid Happy designs every initiative to meet real needs, bringing joy, hope and practical support to kids and families. With the help of donors and partners, we create moments that strengthen confidence and open doors for a brighter future.

6programs, each built around a need a community named itself
10countries on four continents, from Colombia to Indonesia
1,000+kids reached since 2022

Transforming lives, one program at a time

  • A girl jumping for joy at the Make A Kid Happy Eid Festival

    01

    Happiness Day

    A day full of play, music and connection, where kids can simply be kids and feel celebrated.

    • Games, music, sports and creative workshops
    • A MAKH Day in our projects, from Tangier to Khayelitsha
    • Festivals close to home, like our Eid Festival in Amsterdam
  • Driss giving a thumbs up with the construction team on the day his wish came true

    02

    Making wishes come true

    We ask children what they wish for, and then we make it happen. Big or small, every wish matters.

    • Wishes reach us through municipalities, counsellors and partners
    • Big dreams, like Driss's day on a real construction site
    • Small wishes that mean the world to a child
  • Children in school uniforms lying in a circle and smiling during a school activity

    03

    Education and essentials

    School supplies, learning materials and basic necessities, so every child can show up ready to learn.

    • School supplies and learning materials
    • Backpacks filled with what a child needs for school
    • Basic necessities such as clothing and care
  • Children painting together at a creative workshop organised by Make A Kid Happy

    04

    Developing talent

    Workshops and creative programs that help kids discover what they're good at and dream bigger.

    • Creative workshops, from painting to music
    • Sports and football that build confidence and teamwork
    • Space for kids to discover what they are good at
  • A big group of children and volunteers at a Make A Kid Happy sports day

    05

    Building a community

    Volunteers, families and partners coming together to raise the next generation of kids, side by side.

    • Volunteers who give their time and skills
    • Families who join in at our activities
    • Partners and donors who make every project possible
  • Coming soon

    Safe Girls (working title)

    We're starting a program focused on the safety of girls at risk of exploitation, in countries where this happens.

    More about this program soon.

Where these programs run

Five places, one way of working

We start where a local partner already knows the community, and we stay long enough for what we build to keep running after we leave.

Be the true reason for someone's smile

When you give to Make A Kid Happy, you help create joyful moments and real opportunities for kids, one smile at a time.

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