Translated from Hebrew, “Simcha Layeladim” means “happiness and joy for the children” and that’s exactly what this wish granting organization from Israel gives to children and families facing critical illness. Since 2010 362 Israeli wish families have flown (over 6,000 miles) to Orlando to visit the Village as a group, ready to enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World and Central Florida’s theme parks. (click for more)
Our Founder Henri Landwirth once said, “I met the executive director of Make-A-Wish foundation and I told her that I’d like to help the families coming into this area. What would be the thing that they needed, and they said we need a place for them to come….It was exactly what I was hoping I could do.” (click for more)
Tommy Head, founder and CEO of Childhood Cancer Society and author of Adventure Ted: Night at the Enchanted Theme Park recently brought five families to the Village as a new wish granting partner. However, Tommy’s path to making a difference started long before our partnership began. He recently shared his story with us, check it out: (click for more)
If you’ve visited as a wish family or volunteered at Give Kids The World Village, you probably met families from all over the world. That’s because, since 1990, the Village has welcomed over 15,000 international families from 76 different countries. Take a look at some of the families who have visited from around the globe (click for more)
At Give Kids The World Village, we partner with over 240 Wish-Granting Organizations who work tirelessly to make wishes come true for brave children from all over the world. One of those incredible wish-granting partners is Make-A-Wish America – and, last week, we were thrilled to host them for their summit! More than 200 attendees (click for more)
