We Exist to Help Disadvantaged People, Worldwide.
Paradise 4 Kids is a volunteer-run non-profit charity providing food, education, medical care, and shelter to those who need it most in Australia, Africa and Asia-Pacific. No wages. No overhead. 97%+ of every dollar donated reaches those in need.
WHO WE ARE
Global Non-For-Profit
Paradise 4 Kids was established in 1998 on the Gold Coast, Australia, to support the mission work of Reverend Themi. What started as a single charity has grown into a structured global organisation operating across four continents. Today, we operate as four independent, legally registered charities.
Established across four regions, Australia (2001), the United States (2012), the United Kingdom (2017), and the European Union (2018).
Volunteer Run
Each charity operates under local charity law and tax regulations. We share a website, mission, and commitment to accountability.
What makes us different is we are entirely volunteer-run and non-for-profit. Every committee member, every coordinator, every administrator works without wages. This means more of your donation reaches the people it's intended for to ensure we are helping as many people as possible.
OUR MISSION
Helping people access food, education, medical care & housing.
Every day, millions of children go without the basics most of us take for granted, food, education, medical care, and a safe place to sleep. At Paradise 4 Kids, we exist to change that.
Grounded in faith and driven by compassion, we support children and communities around the world through practical, on-the-ground initiatives.
Our mission is simple, to give children the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
Paradise 4 Kids funds and operates mission work on the ground across multiple continents.
The infrastructure is built, the teams are in place, and the work is ongoing. Your donation supports continuation, expansion, and direct beneficiary care.
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Orphan Care & Housing
We provide orphan care and safe housing through three dedicated charities. Each environment provides daily meals, clothing, hygiene support, access to education and long-term stability for hundreds of children.
Reverend Themi's Orthodox Mission operates an orphanage in Sierra Leone, housing 32 in-house children at the Waterloo compound. Haus Pikinini Orphanage provides family-style homes across a large compound. Orphan Education Fiji offers safe housing and family-based care for vulnerable children.
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Complete Education Pathway
Five schools across Sierra Leone, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji serve 2,000+ students from early childhood through to higher education scholarships.
Locally trained staff deliver quality education with books, uniforms, and meals included. We support 1,000+ children attending school free of charge, and have placed 50+ students into higher education and training pathways.
Upcoming secondary school development will support up to 1,500 students.
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Medical Care Access
Reverend Themi's Orthodox Mission operates 3 medical clinics in Sierra Leone, staffed by local doctors and nurses providing healthcare to communities where medical services are otherwise limited.
These clinics deliver basic healthcare, treatment, and ongoing medical support to children and surrounding families, addressing critical gaps in access to care.
Medical support is integrated into all our programs, ensuring access to essential healthcare for students, orphans, and vulnerable families.
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Food & Nutrition
Three dining and recreational halls in Sierra Leone serve meals and provide safe spaces for children and vulnerable families.
Haus Pikinini Orphanage and Orphan Education Fiji charities provide daily meals and nutrition support which are central to care.
In Australia, Help The Homeless runs weekly community kitchens, providing hot meals and essential supplies to those experiencing homelessness.
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Community Support
Reverend Themi's Orthodox Mission anchors community life through 4 churches that provide spiritual guidance, outreach programs, and local engagement.
A youth football club run through the Sierra Leone mission creates pathways for development and resilience among young people.
The Monastery of St John of the Mountain in Australia supports monastic life, spiritual education, and the preservation of Orthodox tradition.
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OUR TRANSPARENCY
Trust is built through transparency.
Here's how we maintain it.
Paradise 4 Kids operates by way of Grants approved by a Board of Volunteers and ratified in agreements as per Government Law and Auditing procedures.
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(a) Orphans & Community Sports Grant, Sierra Leone
(b) Education Community Care Grant, Sierra Leone
(c) Education Community Care Grant, Zambia
(d) Orphan Development Grant, Papua New Guinea
(e) Education & Orphan Care, Fiji
(f) Elias & Kharry Orphan & Education Fund, Australia -
(a) The Teachers College Grant in Sierra Leone
(b) The Waterloo Orphan & Education Care Grant in Sierra Leone
(c) The Medical Grant in Sierra Leone
(d) Orphans of the Holy Monastery of St Nicholas Megara, Greece -
(a) Kroboyi Education Community Care Grant, Sierra Leone
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(a) Education Community Care Grant, Sierra Leone
See how your donation changes lives.
* average over each year (see Tax Information page)
97% of funds go directly to Paradise 4 Kids projects, helping provide food, education, care and practical support.
3% is allocated to admin expenses, supporting essential operations and transparency.
DONATION IMPACT
DONATE OR VOLUNTEER
Here’s how you can support and create real change.
Make a Donation
Every donation supports real programs with real impact. Whether you donate $20 once or become a monthly supporter, your contribution funds education, medical care, orphan care, and community feeding programs.
Get Involved
Volunteering looks different depending on your skills and availability. Some help with fundraising, others with committee work, community outreach, or accounting oversight. If you want to contribute your time and skills, we'd like to hear from you.