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{Purposeful Giveaway} Better For Kids

There’s something that makes me want to do cartwheels when I hear about a regular person, a lay person, who feels called to do more and does it.

That’s how we all want to be, isn’t it? We want to hear the call clearly and be faithful in answering that call.

That’s how Better For Kids got started.

Here’s what they are doing–they partner with local churches and believers in Egypt and Ethiopia to share Jesus through caring for orphans and vulnerable children and families.

Their orphan home right outside of Cairo in Mokattam, Egypt is currently a home to 42 children. Because adoption is not legal in Egypt, there are more than 1 million children living on the streets. But, there are 42 less on the streets because of what they are doing.

Near the village of Zeway in Ethiopia, 20 live under the care of house mothers. Not only do they now sleep in beds with blankets and eat 3 meals a day, but they attend school and are growing into children of compassion themselves.

And, the impact of their work is being exponentially multiplied as these children grow under their care.

They have an Etsy store where they sell hand-stamped pieces with the letters BFK — all proceeds support their work.

I’ve got a necklace myself–it’s long and simple and looks cute on (though I promise you that having my 7-year-old take a picture of it on me turned out to be a picture I just wouldn’t want to share with you all).

But, more than being cute, I love what it stands for. And, I wear it and know that in so doing, I’m somehow a part of their work. It’s just a small way, but I’m standing with them.

And, you can too.

They are offering a giveaway here for one of their necklaces.

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Leave a comment here sharing why you would like to wear something from BFK.
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That’s all you gotta do to enter.
And, you have until Sunday the 13th at 9pm EST to do it–which is only 2 days away. So, get on it.
I’ll choose a winner using random.org after that.

And, go ahead, go buy something from the folks over at BFK knowing that you can wear or give a funky little something and be able to share how you supported children across the world with your purchase.

My giveaways before Christmas seem to be growing. More, more to come. Don’t forget to come back and enter each and every one–and share the links, okay?

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  3. I’d love to wear something from BFK to know that I am representing what they stand for & the impact they are having on Orphans in Egypt & Ethiopia – what an awesome thing!!

  4. It’s hard just loving one (former)orphan…let alone dozens…how the heart of God smiles on them. :)

  5. I liked the sterling silver necklace. I hope the Egypt learns the positives of adoption and soon allows those kids to have a home. Until then, thank goodness for places like BFK!

  6. Wearing a necklace from BFK would be such a good reminder that there is more to this life I am living than me, me, me.

  7. I’d like to wear these initials b/c they have meaning behind them
    gkuroda(at)hawaii(dot)com

  8. I follow your blog :) I love the necklace and the meaning behind it, it’s wonderful.
    Halochanel at gmail dot com

  10. I love wearing jewelry/clothing that supports important causes and I would love to add one of these pieces to help spread the word about their great organization!

  13. What a powerful message and a fabulous organization. It touches my heart to see how much of a difference just one person’s ideas can make in the lives of others. I love all the necklaces. This shop definitely makes it onto my list of places to shop for gifts. :-)

  16. I’d love to win this to remind me to pray for these children.

    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

  17. The photos just grab my heart. And to think that adoption is illegal in some places… heartbreaking. Keep up the good work, BFK! Jesus sees!

  20. I would like to wear a piece of their jewelry because I think it would be a really good conversation piece. It would give me another chance to tell people about the plight of the orphan in yet countries i haven’t known anything about, and what these orphans need from us.

  21. I would like to wear this because it is beautiful on many levels :)

    Jenna
    callherhappy.com

    ps beautiful blog!

  22. How Beautiful!! I would love to have on of these lovely necklaces, so I could tell my daughters, friends, and families about how great this etsy store is!! I love when my purchaese can help others.
    thanks
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

  23. I like to wear clothes and jewelry that share the heart of our Lord, support children in need and give opportunity for discussion. :-) Chris

  24. I don’t know how I might have discovered the Better For Kids organization had I not read your blog post. I’m grateful that I did, even more so because today, the 12th, is my birthday!! What a wonderful way to begin my new year. I think their work is what Jesus would have us all do. It is love manifest.

    I’m signing up for your blog and the BFK’s site as well. Thank you for telling their story.

  25. Wearing this beautiful jewelry is a way to help spread the word about BFK, because their pieces are so lovely, people would comment on it. It’s a win, win. Feel good, do good and look good, too? That’s a perfect combination!

  26. Having that necklace would remind me to be thankful for what I have, for some unlucky child doesn’t have a bed to sleep in and 3 meals a day like the children do.
    niuniuzheng at gmail dot com

  27. I follow on GFC as Tracy taylor
    I love to wear things (clothing, jewelry, ect) that are meaningful and give me peace of mind (yes I ment that spelling!) this does just that. I love that everytime someone asks what the enitials are (thinking probably that they are yours or your kids ect) that you can then explain about the children – just wonderful. What a opportunity!
    tracyschultz@yahoo.com

  28. their pieces are cute!!! And it’s a great feeling knowing that you are supporting something way beyond a local brand!

  29. I would be honored to wear this proudly to support BFK. I am a classroom teacher and work extremely hard for children and for many childrens’ organizations. Thank you so much for spreading this story and God Bless.

  32. What a great organization – I would be proud to wear this necklace and share with others the work the organization is doing
    brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  33. This is beautiful and for such an important cause! I would love to support it!

  35. I would love to wear one of the necklaces so I can help raise awareness and show my support for the cause.

    Thank you so much!

    dbkagrayson2002 at gmail dot com

  36. follow you on gfc, Robin Scott
    love their philosophy and mission; our family is a big fan of missions; my sons and husbands having gone to Mexico and Africa
    their work is also beautiful!
    robinlscott4 at hotmail dot com

  37. With so many companies offering donationg a portion of their profits to good causes, I find it very hard to buy something from a company that does not do this. I’d proudly wear this necklace! I find it heart-warming and extremely generous that BFK donates 100% of the proceeds to children in Egypt and Ethiopia. Just amazing…
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com ☮

  38. I would love to wear something from BFK to support a good cause and spread the word!

    tessa.kate1[at]gmail[dot]com

  40. I’d like to win and wear something by Better for Kids because they’re doing amazing work and I’d love to show my support.
    paramourbeat at gmail dot com

  41. I’d gladly wear the braided necklace (or give it as a meaningful gift) in support of this cause. Thanks for the post. carriethegood(at)gmail(dot)com

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