Children International

The World Bank estimates that 70% of children in underdeveloped nations are not able to read simple texts by age 10.  Lacking access to critical resources such as computers, books or academic reinforcement assistance can cause them to fall behind their peers, without the support they need to catch up. Keep watching to see how together, we’re helping to break educational barriers and boost academic outcomes for tens of thousands of children like Loraine across the globe. 📖 https://ow.ly/80TM50TXwEk

We are grateful for social investors who contribute to Children International's mission, and our board member Roland Paanakker is chief among them. In this week's Insights & Impact blog, he shares how supporting the children, youth and families we serve aligns with the values he and his wife, Barbara, hold as longtime philanthropists. #ChildrenInternatioal #globalgiving #endpoverty #philanthropy #socialinvestors #childandyouthdevelopment

Did you know that more than 24,000 companies nationwide will match their employees’ gifts to Children International? 💼 For every donation you send, most will match it dollar for dollar (and in some cases, even more!) In honor of #MakeADifferenceDay, find out if your employer matches donations and double the impact of your gift here today: https://ow.ly/FK6Y50TSXbY

Two of our program leaders- Jose Edgardo Rodriquez and Cesar Jacome Castro– presented Children International’s curriculum design model yesterday at the American Evaluation Association Conference. They shared how our staff around the globe are using fun and participatory processes to gather and incorporate perspectives and insights from caregivers, as well as from the children and youth we support.  “We value their viewpoints, and this approach creates staff buy-in, due to hearing feedback firsthand,” says Cesar. “Elevating children, youth, and caregiver voices is important to Children International and helps us be more effective in implementing our program curriculum." #ChildrenInternational #EndPoverty #ChildAndYouthDevelopment #GlobalPrograms #Eval2024 #Evaluation

NetHope Global Summit 2024 wraps up today, with more than 2,000 IT and NGO leaders, and our private sector partners, better informed about technology best practices they can use to achieve their goals. As a NetHope founding member and summit sponsor, Children International was honored to participate, with two of our technology leaders - Tim Bachta and Jason D. sharing insights on the potential to leverage AI in ethically sound ways. Those who missed this in-person discussion can tune in virtually next week. Tim, Erin McHugh Saif Microsoft for Nonprofits and Kostas Tzigizis HSO will discuss the joint effort to help Children International become future-ready, with technology updates that are improving how we implement operations and programs to serve more than 218,000 children and youth, and their families. The Oct. 28 virtual session is open to the public and registration is required: https://lnkd.in/eKd8Srcb #NetHopeSummit2024 #NetHopeGlobalSummit #ChildrenInternational #Microsoft #nonprofit #techforgood #digitaltransformation #endpoverty #globalpartnerships

When you invest in the children we serve, you become part of something bigger — one community united to end the cycle of poverty. Not only does your planned gift ensure we have the resources needed to continue our important mission, but it also empowers children and youth to create lasting change. Your generosity creates a ripple effect that will last for generations. #MultiplyGood with your legacy and uncover the giving option that works best for your goals here: https://lnkd.in/ePr3VaQm #NationalEstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting a dinner with Children International and Microsoft as part of our participation in the NetHope Global Summit. It was an inspiring evening, filled with great conversations and a shared commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of children worldwide. At HSO, we are honored to support Children International's mission to break the cycle of poverty through education, health, workforce development and empowerment. Together with Microsoft, we’re exploring innovative ways technology can amplify their efforts and transform the futures of countless children, youth and families. Here’s to impactful collaborations and creating a brighter tomorrow for all! 🌍 #NetHopeGlobalSummit #ChildrenInternational #Microsoft #TechnologyForGood #CollaborationForImpact

Early in 2024, six youth from Guayaquil won a national performing arts competition in Ecuador, earning a trip to the United States to compete on an international stage. Watch "The Dream Makers" full journey and hard work here: https://ow.ly/ujKl50TM1by

Born and raised in Colombia, Saidy says she has always been fascinated by machines and how to operate them. 👷♀️ She knew from an early age that both her gender and her family’s economic disadvantages presented challenges to reaching her aspirations. However, the encouragement and opportunities provided through sponsorship help youth like Saidy gain the skills and confidence they need to move toward economic independence. Keep watching to see her employment journey unfold: https://ow.ly/R9Lj50TIbwn

“Soap may be easy to obtain for many, but for families like ours, every penny counts. The free soap we received not only helps with our finances but also ensures our children stay clean and protected from diseases.” — Myra, mother to Zejay, Philippines. Thanks to our amazing partners Amazon and The WASH Foundation, an evolution of Clean the World Foundation, for contributing over 200,000 hygiene kits in the last two years, and to The WASH Foundation for providing 4 million bars of soap this year alone. Together, we’ve reached thousands of children and families in the Philippines and Zambia, helping these communities better protect themselves from communicable diseases like cholera. #GlobalHandwashingDay #CollectiveAction #WASH #MultiplyGood