REINHARD & DEBI HIRTLER
BRAZILIAN KIDS KARE
BRAZIL
For more than 40 years, Reinhard Hirtler has walked in a radical, life-transforming relationship with Jesus, ministering in over 70 countries. Alongside his wife Debi, he founded Brazilian Kids Kare (BKK), a non-profit association dedicated to caring for children and teenagers in situations of vulnerability throughout Brazil. Their mission is to welcome, support, and empower children through orphanages, after-school programs, community outreach, and missions, creating environments where young lives can thrive and experience the love of God.
BKK began in response to a powerful encounter in 2014 in São Luís, Brazil, where Reinhard and Debi saw children living in desperate circumstances and knew action was needed. From that moment, the vision emerged to establish at least 100 orphanages equipped to meet the needs of children in vulnerable situations, providing nourishment, education, protection, and opportunities for holistic development. Today, BKK operates multiple orphanages, after-school programs, and community outreach initiatives across seven states in Brazil, reaching hundreds of children and teenagers each year.
BKK’s work is comprehensive. Children in the orphanages receive safe and nurturing environments, emotional support, and guidance until they can be reintegrated into families or prepared for adoption. Afterschool programs provide academic assistance, recreational activities, arts, and spiritual formation, helping children develop ethically, socially, and culturally. Community outreach initiatives extend BKK’s care beyond the walls of orphanages, offering food, supplies, medical assistance, and spiritual encouragement to families in need.
Through these programs, BKK provides over 16,500 meals per month and has supported more than 241 children in orphanages and over 335 children in after-school programs. The organization is deeply committed to nurturing well-being, safety, education, and spiritual growth, creating pathways for children to experience joy, hope, and a future full of potential.
Reinhard and Debi lead with a heart for transformation, believing that every child has value and that every life can be changed through practical care, holistic development, and encounters with God’s love. Their work is grounded in principles of trust, integrity, responsibility, excellence, and honor, reflecting a commitment to serving both God and the communities they impact. Together, they continue to expand BKK’s reach, inspiring others to join in the mission to restore hope and transform the lives of vulnerable children across Brazil.