Press & Media
Press & Media
Our Stories. Our Journey. Our Impact.
Sharing stories of love, education, community and meaningful connections across cultures.
At SA Love by Grace Stichting, we believe that the gifts and talents we receive through God's grace are opportunities to serve others with love.
What began with educational activities for children during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a journey of community building, cultural exchange, volunteering and humanitarian service.
Over the years, our initiatives — including Love by Grace Kids, Expat Kids in Eindhoven and Let's Bring Colour to Our City — have attracted attention from newspapers, television news, magazines and community organisations.
Behind every publication are children, families, volunteers and partners who have helped transform ideas into meaningful action.
We are grateful to the journalists, editors and organisations who have helped share these stories.
In the News
Studio040 | October 2026
Moving to a New City Is Difficult for Expat Children. Silvia Helps Them with a Colouring Book.
Studio040 featured Silvia Ardila and the story behind Let's Bring Colour to Our City – Eindhoven.
The report explores the challenges international children may face when moving to a new city and how a creative community initiative developed into a bilingual colouring and activity book.
Created as a gift to Eindhoven, the book aims to help children discover their surroundings and develop a sense of belonging.
Studio040 Television | Intergenerational Community Project
Ouderen leren jonge nieuwkomers over de stad
Older Residents Help Young Newcomers Discover Eindhoven
Studio040 covered an important stage of Let's Bring Colour to Our City, an intergenerational community initiative bringing together international children from Expat Kids in Eindhoven and older residents of Vitalis Berckelhof.
Through art and shared experiences, the participants explored connections across generations, cultures and languages.
The television report documents the project's development before it received national recognition and later evolved into a colouring and activity book for Eindhoven.
Watch the Studio040 television report
Eindhovens Dagblad | November 2023
Laten we kleur in onze stad brengen
Let's Bring Colour to Our City
Eindhovens Dagblad reported on a creative collaboration involving international children from Expat Kids in Eindhoven and older residents of Vitalis Berckelhof.
Through art, cultural exchange and shared experiences, participants contributed to a project celebrating belonging and intergenerational connections.
The publication represents an important milestone in the early development of Let's Bring Colour to Our City.
Studio040 | Sinterklaas & Cultural Discovery
Expatkinderen maken voor het eerst kennis met Sinterklaas: de Kerstman is populairder
International Children Discover Sinterklaas for the First Time
Studio040 published a story about children from international backgrounds discovering the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas.
The report reflects the experiences of children growing up between different cultures and encountering traditions that may be unfamiliar to their families.
Such cultural discovery is closely connected to the mission of Expat Kids in Eindhoven: helping international families feel welcomed and connected to their local community.
Eindhovens Dagblad | Our Educational Beginnings
Online spelen en knutselen bij Love by Grace Kids
Online Play and Creative Activities with Love by Grace Kids
One of the earliest newspaper articles documenting our educational journey appeared in Eindhovens Dagblad.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Love by Grace Kids offered free online creative and educational activities for children.
These experiences created opportunities for learning, play and connection during a period of social restrictions.
This publication remains an important part of the history of the educational initiatives that preceded our later community projects.
Read the Eindhovens Dagblad article
Magazine Features & Interviews
Latinas por Europa | May 2026
Cover Feature — El arte de servir
The Art of Serving
Silvia Ardila, founder of SA Love by Grace Stichting and creator of Silvia Expat Mama, was featured on the cover of the May 2026 edition of Latinas por Europa.
The feature highlights her journey as a Colombian mother living abroad, her commitment to supporting international families and her dedication to education, community initiatives and humanitarian service.
Her personal story is guided by three fundamental values:
Love · Roots · Faith
The cover feature represents a meaningful milestone in sharing the experiences and contributions of Latina women living in Europe.
Read the Latinas por Europa cover feature
Discover Silvia's profile on Latinas por Europa
HOWDO Magazine | Edition 38
Prioritizing Social Connections Is Crucial for Kids
HOWDO Magazine included a perspective from Silvia Ardila of Expat Kids in Eindhoven on the importance of social connections in childhood.
The contribution reflects the value of friendships, belonging and supportive communities for children growing up away from their home countries.
Gemeente Eindhoven | 2020
Recognition of Volunteer Work During the Pandemic
In 2020, Silvia Ardila received recognition from Gemeente Eindhoven for her volunteer initiatives supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The municipality also shared her work in an official video interview, highlighting her commitment to creating opportunities for children during a challenging period.
This recognition represents an important milestone in the early journey of her educational and community work.
Watch the Gemeente Eindhoven interview
Community & Institutional Features
Koningsdag Eindhoven | April 27, 2021
Expat Kids in Eindhoven — Celebrating the King's Birthday Across Cultures
During the special King's Day celebrations in Eindhoven in 2021, children from Expat Kids in Eindhoven recorded birthday greetings for King Willem-Alexander in different languages.
The children's messages were submitted for the city's virtual celebration programme, reflecting the cultural diversity of international families living in Eindhoven.
Organised during the COVID-19 pandemic, Koningsdag 2021 was celebrated through a special online and television programme.
For Expat Kids in Eindhoven, this participation represented a meaningful opportunity for children to engage with Dutch culture while celebrating their own languages and identities.
Read our original story about Koningsdag 2021
Explore the official Koningsdag 2021 programme
Holland Expat Center South
Expat Kids in Eindhoven — Community Partner
Expat Kids in Eindhoven is featured in the Holland Expat Center South directory of community initiatives.
The listing helps international families discover opportunities for children to participate in activities, make friends and develop connections in Eindhoven.
View the Expat Kids in Eindhoven community profile
Holland Expat Center South | 2024–2025
Community Activities, Educational Initiatives & EKE News
Through community newsletters and institutional communications, Holland Expat Center South has highlighted activities organised by Expat Kids in Eindhoven.
These have included family gatherings, educational experiences, cultural activities and opportunities for international families to connect.
Communications have also featured EKE News, a bilingual children's community publication celebrating creativity, education and belonging.
Explore a Holland Expat Center South newsletter
Holland Expat Center South | May 2026
Expat Kids Family Fair Eindhoven
Holland Expat Center South featured the Expat Kids Family Fair, held on May 9, 2026, at CKE Eindhoven.
The event brought together international families, community organisations and family-focused initiatives through educational activities, creative experiences and opportunities for connection.
View the Expat Kids Family Fair listing
Gemeente Eindhoven / Stadshart Woensel | 2025
Community Connections at De Huiskamer
Local community communications highlighted Silvia Ardila and Expat Kids in Eindhoven in connection with activities at De Huiskamer in WoensXL.
These initiatives reflect the importance of welcoming community spaces where international families can meet and participate in local life.
Secretaría de Educación de Cartagena | Colombia
Early Childhood Education — Love by Grace Kids
The Secretaría de Educación de Cartagena mentioned Love by Grace Kids, based in the Netherlands, among the organisations supporting an early childhood education initiative in Santa Ana, Barú.
This institutional mention reflects the international dimension of the project's early educational work.
Awards & Recognition
ZorgSaamWonen Award | 2023
Third Place — Public Choice Award
Let's Bring Colour to Our City, developed through collaboration involving Expat Kids in Eindhoven and Vitalis Berckelhof, achieved third place in the Public Choice category of the ZorgSaamWonen Award 2023.
The project connected international children and older Dutch residents through creativity, cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences.
The recognition celebrates the contribution that community-led initiatives can make to relationships across cultures and generations.
View the official ZorgSaamWonen Award results
Additional coverage
ZorgSaamWonen also discussed the intergenerational project in the article Ontmoeten en spelen voor drie generaties.
Read the ZorgSaamWonen article
A Story That Continued to Grow
Let's Bring Colour to Our City — Eindhoven
From Creative Workshops to an Award-Recognised Project and a Gift for the City
What began with creative educational activities developed into an intergenerational initiative connecting international children and older residents of Eindhoven.
After receiving national recognition in 2023, the project reached another milestone in September 2026 with the launch of a bilingual colouring and activity book.
The book was created to inspire children to explore Eindhoven, discover their surroundings and develop a sense of belonging through creativity.
It was designed as a community gift rather than a commercial product.
Not for sale. A gift to our city, made with love.
Media & Collaboration Enquiries
Stories That Connect. Stories That Inspire.
Are you a journalist, editor, media organisation or potential community partner interested in our work?
We welcome opportunities to share stories about childhood, international families, cultural identity, education, community development, volunteering and humanitarian service.
For interviews, media enquiries and collaboration opportunities, please contact us through our Contact page.
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