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From CEO Ophelia Kadie Bahn
The Gorpulay Foundation began as a dream that I shared with my dad when I was a child. I told him that I wanted to start a charity—something that could help children in need. As I grew up and became a parent to my sister’s children, I realized the weight of being a parent and my desire to help children lived on in my heart.
My dad once asked me, “Why do you want to help children?” And my answer was simple: “Because I know what it feels like to struggle as a child.”
I had faced my own challenges as a child, but did not allow those to break me. Rather, I chose to turn them into something positive — something that could bring hope to others going through similar pain.
The Gorpulay Foundation is my way of transforming those struggles into strength — not only for me, but also for every child who feels unseen, unheard, or unsupported.
It is a reminder that no matter how tough things may seem, there is always a way forward and you are never alone.
I believe that God is with us and He will send us the right people—our destiny helpers—at the right time.
I am incredibly proud of what we do at the Gorpulay Foundation, and deeply grateful for everyone who is a part of this mission. Together, we will make a difference by helping underprivileged school children succeed through education.
