On 2nd January 1993, Sean Devereux was shot dead - assassinated by a hired gunman whilst working for UNICEF in Kismayo, Somalia. Sean died coming to the aid of children.Sean gave his life for a new ethos to the world, one that responds to the international community’s responsibility for innocent civilians, particularly children and mothers, who are trapped and traumatized by terror and conflict.

Sean’s commitment to humanity inspires supporters to continue the work he started and encourages others to be generous. The Fund is organised and managed totally by volunteers, including family members. This means donations are not swallowed up in unnecessary administration costs. This enables all our contributions go directly to the projects. Most of the projects we support are run by the Salesian priests of Don Bosco and the Consulata Missionary Sisters whom Sean knew and trusted. All of the projects we support are interdenominational and set up in the most culturally sensitive way, making maximum use of local resources.The Fund provides aid to African children in need, for projects that offer self-sufficiency and are sustainable in the longer term. Through education the Fund strives to give children the opportunity to empower themselves for the future. benefit from all fund-raisingHis motto has now become our mission statement:“While my heart beats, I have to do what I think I can do - and that is to help those that are less fortunate” - Sean Devereux, 1964 – 1993