Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love. But love is more than words, more than flowers, more than gifts wrapped in fancy paper. Love is seeing those who have been forgotten. Love is holding the hands of those with no one to hold them. Love is showing up where it matters most.
That is why, on this special day, Deking Charity Foundation chose to spend it with children who need love the most. The motherless, the abandoned, the ones society too often looks away from.
When we arrived at Save The Child Motherless/Abandoned Babies Home, little feet rushed toward us. Tiny hands reached out. Eyes filled with curiosity and hope. Some of these children have never known the warmth of a mother’s hug. Some were left at hospital doors, in markets, in front of strangers’ houses. Some have disabilities and were rejected simply because they were “too much to handle.”
And yet, despite everything, they smiled. They still have joy. They still have hope.
We came with bags of food, toiletries, clothes, and school materials. But more importantly, we came with open arms, warm hearts, and time to give.
We played. We laughed. We listened. We held them close. Because beyond all the material things, what these children crave the most is love. Real love. Love that stays. Love that cares. Love that sees them.
But behind their innocent laughter, there are deep struggles.
The caregivers, these silent warriors, shared their stories. The daily battle to provide food. The sleepless nights caring for sick children with no money for proper medical care. The heartbreaking moments when a child asks, “Who is my mother?” and there is no answer.
They do everything they can with the little they have. But they need help. These children need more than survival. They need a future.
And that is why this visit was more than just charity. It was a call to action.
A call to the world to do more. A call to see these children as our children. A call to remember that love means giving to those who cannot give back.
What Can You Do?
As you read this, ask yourself:
What if this was my child?
What if this was my little brother, my little sister, my niece, my nephew?
Would you walk away?
Would you ignore their hunger?
Would you let them cry alone in the dark, wondering if anyone cares?
If the answer is no, then let’s do something together.
One donation can feed a child.
One visit can heal a heart.
One act of kindness can change a life.
We cannot do everything, but we can do something. And love demands that we act.
Will you answer the call?
