One “regular” kid CAN make a difference around the world.

After viewing an Oprah Winfrey special about kids caring for kids in the winter of 2004, Kendall Ciesemier, then 11 years old, decided that she had to do something to help the 12 million AIDS orphans of Africa. She began by adopting a child through World Vision with her own annual contribution of $360.

A few months later, Kendall faced her own hardship. While undergoing not one, but two liver transplants during the summer of 2004, she learned firsthand how fragile and challenging life can be. Her heart went out to kids who have faced immense difficulties without the benefit of a loving family, supportive friends, and high-quality medical care. So Kendall organized her effort, calling it Kids Caring 4 Kids, and asked friends and family to send donations instead of flowers or gifts. Kendall initially adopted a project through World Vision and began accepting donations.

Now 16 years old and president of her sophomore class, Kendall has become the champion of a cause that is lighting a fire in the hearts of children and their schools, communities, and families.

Kids Caring 4 Kids has drawn the attention of national television broadcasts (including The Oprah Winfrey Show), major metropolitan newspapers and newscasts, and even former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

With a twofold focus of raising funds for kids in Africa and growing generous hearts and global vision among kids in North America, Kids Caring 4 Kids and its growing army of young activists is on track to raise $1 million to help vulnerable children in need.

The funds we raise will go to support trustworthy charitable organizations and individuals with proven programs to help kids and their communities who have been impacted by the AIDS pandemic. Check our out latest projects and see how you can get involved!

On Our Way to $1 Million and Beyond!

Yes – regular kids can make a difference. Since Kendall's fundraising effort began in 2004, Kids Caring 4 Kids has received over $750,000 in donations—approaching our initial fundraising goal of $1 million!

The goal of Kids Caring 4 Kids is to inspire others, particularly kids, to support those in need. Our biggest heart is for kids in Africa impacted by AIDS.