This foundation is born from lived stories of resilience, reunion, and advocacy.

 

Rochelle Franken was adopted as a baby, growing up in a home filled with love and opportunity. Her childhood wish was simple yet profound: to have a sister who looked like her. That wish came true when Simone entered her life — a baby from the same biological mother, placed in the care of Rochelle’s adoptive family. Their bond was instant, a miracle of recognition and belonging.

 

As Rochelle grew older, she longed to know her roots. For years she believed her father had passed away, until a chance encounter at a children’s village led her to her sister, and eventually to her father and brothers. The reunion was emotional and transformative — proof that family ties, though stretched by circumstance, can never truly be broken.

 

This story is interwoven with the fierce compassion of Soria Franken, Rochelle’s adoptive mother, who dedicated her life to protecting vulnerable children. From rescuing Siyabonga, a boy chained by his grandmother, to advocating for children’s rights at grassroots level, Soria’s activism became the foundation of hope and justice.

 

Together, these stories form a tapestry of courage: children finding siblings, families rediscovering each other, and advocates fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

 

Our foundation exists to honor these journeys and to ensure that every child has the chance to belong, to be safe, and to be loved. Join us in restoring families, protecting children, and proving that love always finds a way.