Author note in 2024: This post is currently being revised based on new information in this ever evolving field of science and discovery: Please note that the information above the “Superhero Brain” image is no longer considered to be an accurate understanding of how the brain works. Check back soon for updates. Why is safety […]
Being and feeling safe – what’s the brain got to do with it?! Read More »
Over the last twelve months we’ve developed a little equation to help sum up our vision and our work: Safe + Belong = Thrive “A place to be and feel safe plus somewhere to belong equals the best chance to thrive”. Welcome to the first post in a new series for 2020. Each month
What exactly does it mean to thrive? Here’s an (extended) definition! Read More »
or Changing the conversation about caring for vulnerable children. Oops… it seems we might’ve got this backwards?! Recently we’ve been preparing for a website update. After a couple of years of huge change and growth for SFAC, much of our current site is out of date. Thinking about what we wanted our website to say
Why the world doesn’t have an orphanage problem… Read More »
Mick Pease talks about following his calling, stretching his own belief in what he could achieve… and becoming an author. Your book, Children Belong in Families, is now officially out. How does it feel to be a published author? Weird – it feels really weird. I am proud of it and of what I have achieved, although
Life Outside the Comfort Zone – an interview with author, Mick Pease Read More »
Stephen Ucembe’s powerful testimony of life in an orphanage illustrates the reason for why SFAC exists. The presentation is short (15 minutes) and worth a watch when you have some spare time. Stephen’s presentation talks about the disadvantages of a life in an orphanage and how he wants other children to avoid a similar life.
Life in an Orphange Read More »
A Brazilian once told me that Brazilians are perhaps the most “teeth prejudiced people in the world”… So you can imagine my feelings a few weeks back as I stood ready to present to a 400 strong crowd of Brazilian court workers, lawyers and judges without my two front teeth. I always feel a little
Is foster care possible in places affected by poverty? Brazil says “Yes!” Read More »
