Welcome to Mindshift, a podcast by the Homecoming project that exists to equip and empower you to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children around the world.

In this episode, host Krish Kandiah speaks to Kit Ying Chan about her personal journey and how she became passionate about helping vulnerable children in Hong Kong. Krish and Kit Ying talk about the importance of advocacy, cross-cultural learning, and how a greater understanding of the theology of adoption is needed to spur the Church into action on behalf of vulnerable children. We hope you are inspired by Kit Ying’s challenge to make a difference in just one child’s life.

Dr Krish Kandiah, host and friend of the Homecoming project, is a government advisor in child welfare, an author, theologian, and activist based in the UK. Krish and his wife Miriam have six children through birth, adoption, and fostering.

Kit Ying Chan is the Director of Community Services at Mother’s Choice in Hong Kong.

Recorded in October 2019, this podcast was brought to you by the Homecoming project – because children thrive in families.

Visit https://homecomingproject.org/sign-up to sign up to the Homecoming email learning journey and be equipped to be an effective advocate for vulnerable children around the world.

Follow Homecoming on social media: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingproj/, https://www.facebook.com/homecomingproj/, and https://twitter.com/homecomingproj.

Welcome to Mindshift, a podcast by the Homecoming project that exists to equip and empower you to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children around the world.

In this episode, join host Krish Kandiah as he speaks to Sara Vargas about her work with vulnerable children in Brazil. Sara talks about the importance of finding families for children, rather than children for families, and the incredible shift she has seen in Brazil with people stepping forward to adopt older children, children in sibling groups, and children from ethnic minority backgrounds. Sara carries a passion and vision to see vulnerable children reach their potential and to see everyone play their part to make that happen. We hope you enjoy listening to this inspiring conversation.

Dr Krish Kandiah, host and friend of the Homecoming project, is a government advisor in child welfare, an author, theologian, and activist based in the UK. Krish and his wife Miriam have six children through birth, adoption, and fostering.

Sara Vargas is the founder and executive coordinator for Pontes de Amor (Bridges of Love) in Brazil.

Recorded in October 2019, this podcast was brought to you by the Homecoming project – because children thrive in families.

Visit https://homecomingproject.org/sign-up to sign up to the Homecoming email learning journey and be equipped to be an effective advocate for vulnerable children around the world.

Follow Homecoming on social media: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingproj/, https://www.facebook.com/homecomingproj/, and https://twitter.com/homecomingproj.

Welcome to Mindshift, a podcast by the Homecoming project that exists to equip and empower you to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children around the world.

In this episode, host Krish Kandiah speaks to Robby De Luzuriaga and Anton Putilin about their respective work in the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan, and how they are working with local faith communities and Government in order to effect change for vulnerable children in orphanages. They speak about both the challenges and opportunities they are finding as they engage with local churches on the importance of family-based care for children. We hope you enjoy this inspiring and informative interview.

Dr Krish Kandiah, host and friend of the Homecoming project, is a government advisor in child welfare, an author, theologian, and activist based in the UK. Krish and his wife Miriam have six children through birth, adoption, and fostering.

Robby De Luzuriaga is the President of Philippines Without Orphans, World Without Orphans Regional Ambassador for Southeast Asia, and a member of the Global Advisory Council.

Anton Putilin is the President of Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans, World Without Orphans Regional Ambassador for Central Asia, and a member of the Global Advisory Council.

Recorded in October 2019, this podcast was brought to you by the Homecoming project – because children thrive in families.

Visit https://homecomingproject.org/sign-up to sign up to the Homecoming email learning journey and be equipped to be an effective advocate for vulnerable children around the world.

Follow Homecoming on social media: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingproj/, https://www.facebook.com/homecomingproj/, and https://twitter.com/homecomingproj.