Heartsteps Foundation

04/30/2026

Chloe, a two-toed female sloth, welcomed us at the Nurtured by Nature Otter Valley Conservation Center’s Grand Opening on April 26. What a treat! Congratulations to Wendy, Kevin and Mandy Yates for an exceptional program, sanctuary, and venue! 🤩🎉🦦

04/28/2026

100%.

04/28/2026

How to stop time: kiss.
How to travel in time: read.
How to escape time: music.
How to feel time: write.
How to release time: breathe.
—unknown

04/06/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share that our dear Liz Jamieson-Dunne, has transitioned to her next journey.

Liz, Vice President of the Heartsteps Board of Directors, was also a founding member. Her heart and soul was grounded in her love of Africa, particularly the women and girls of Kenya, and especially the village of Samburu.

Liz was a champion of women’s rights in Kenya, the empowerment of village girls to pursue their studies, and for the installation of water wells to sustain the parched Kenyan communities through the Samburu Project.

https://thesamburuproject.org/

Liz saw the potential in a young Kenyan woman, Sandra, and sponsored and encouraged her studies. Sandra is now thriving in an administrative position in an office, that would never have been possible, had Liz not noticed her, and saw for her a brighter future.

This is who Liz Jamieson-Dunne was. She saw the light and potential in all those she encountered. She brought hope and love to children, women, and entire communities all over the world.

We have endless thanks for Liz — her compassion, leadership, friendship, and support of Heartsteps Foundation. Her work, and her incomparable spirit, will live on in the continued outreach Heartsteps Foundation does.

Fly high, dear Liz!

heartstepsfoundation.org






Photos: Mike Reardon

03/30/2026

Heartsteps Foundation is supporting a newly-renovated well, and water access, for Journey Achieving Miracles Children’s Center in Kalisiza, Uganda. The school and orphanage now have clean, typhoid-free running water. 💖

To donate to other projects, see HeartstepsFoundation.org

03/22/2026

The crisis in the Middle East just became much more real. In Africa, prices of goods have soared. Our water well project in Kalisiza, Uganda is now shy $500 to weld and install two new solar panels on a high tower. These panels will run the new water pump.

Every day counts to get fresh water to Journey Achieving Miracles school and orphanage as children are at risk for typhoid fever from contaminated local water resources.

Any contribution helps! With our thanks. 💦💦💦

https://www.heartstepsfoundation.org/donate

03/20/2026

Water tanks arriving Journey Achieving Miracles Children’s Center, Kalisiza, Uganda. 3.18.26

03/19/2026

Time to buy the supplies for a new well in Kalisiza, Uganda, sponsored by friends and supporters of Heartsteps Foundation.

02/25/2026

Currently touring the U.S., the Banksy art exhibition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California, showcases a graffiti art wall and chalk for guests to create. We couldn’t resist… 💖

02/10/2026

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

More details and ticket link soon. Message for info. 💖