Children International

Exciting news! Children International supporter Will Pizzolato has completed a 17,000-mile motorcycle ride across North America and donated $8k in the process. We are grateful for his tremendous support, on behalf of the children and youth we serve! Learn more about the impact of supporting Children International: https://ow.ly/yUYP50SWg4w

Ecuador translates to “equator,” and that’s exactly where this country is located. Dividing the Northern and Southern hemispheres, Ecuadorians often feel like they come from different sides of the world.🌎

Culturally, geographically, and socioeconomically diverse, Ecuador is a land of both great beauty and stark contrasts. Learn more about our community centers and sponsored children in Ecuador here: https://ow.ly/e1Kz50SVSaF

It's not just the summer Olympians who kick goals and win medals! Our sponsored children are scoring big on the field too across our sport development programs, and we couldn't be prouder.🏅⚽

10 years ago, everything changed for six children in Ecuador.

Through the support of sponsorship, these children had the opportunity to travel to the U.S. to compete in a national STEM competition, Destination Imagination, Inc.. In honor of Ecuador Independence Day, watch to learn more about the Dream Makers' incredible journey here.

A Path to a New Future Six middle school students who have been longtime participants in Children International’s Guayaquil program traveled to the United States in May 2024 to tak...

Children International is grateful to have donors whose deep commitment compels them to see our work firsthand. Our President and CEO Susana Eshleman shares how their visits to the field with her have been life-changing - including a recent trip to Guatemala. Enjoy Susana's personal reflections on these transformative trips in her recent CI Insights & Impact leadership blog post.

Partnering With Donors to Help End Poverty | Insights & Impact Blog | Children International CEO & President Susana Eshleman writes about her most recent trip with a group of Children International donors, who we refer to as social investors. Guests who join Susana on these trips consistently come away with a new and inspiring level of appreciation for how their contributions unleash the ch...

"It is heartwarming to know that people that we have never met deeply care for my family. I now believe that family is not just by blood but by the love shown and CI has shown us real love." - Precious, mother of 2 in Zambia

Precious tells us her family's biggest challenge is the declining health of her and her husband. As a result, they are unable to work and provide daily, basic necessities for their family.

Thanks to generous supporters like you, the Family Gift has helped Precious' family with both food and economic assistance this past year. See how you can help support families like her's here: https://ow.ly/3FyU50SMASG

Our children and youth in Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Zambia, and the Philippines are loving Plingo! This fantastic app teaches English through fun and interactive games, making learning a blast.

"I think that Plingo has been a wonderful strategy for our children to learn English. I think that with Plingo we can grow much more and teach English in a much more playful way.”- Yesenia, Program Officer

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Happy Monday from Mexico 🫶 Wishing our incredible supporters an amazing week!

Late last year, a cholera outbreak in Zambia threatened the health and well-being of anyone living in and around the capitol city. When Daniel, who has been sponsored since he was 6, fell critically ill, our staff was there, helping the family battle for Daniel’s health.

"It wasn’t just the physical support, it was about the hope that the organization brought into our lives when our son was critically ill.” - Magaret, Daniel's Mother in Zambia

Learn more about this outbreak and Daniel's truly inspiring story here: https://ow.ly/n3MC50SMAKY

Cheers to childhood friendship- where we laugh, play, and make memories together.

Share with your childhood best friends and spread the love today! 💜

"The family gift that Childen International gives us, to me, means love put into action. I feel very happy because thanks to them, without knowing us, they give us a part of their heart. For me, family unity is the most important thing... I love my family, and Children International helps me keep it together." - Maria, mother of Miguel in Guatemala

With the increase in unemployment in their community, and the rising price of groceries, meeting basic needs has been challenging. Thanks to the Family Gift, Maria's family has been able to buy shoes, supplies, clothing, food, and more during times when they were struggling the most.

Learn more about giving a Family Gift here: https://ow.ly/SBBy50SKat4

Children International is aware of Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina, which hit Manila on Wednesday. Our hearts go out to all who have been impacted. We are working closely with our staff in the Philippines to ensure the wellbeing of the youth we serve and our CI staff.

Throughout our 10 community centers in Colombia and with our dedicated on-site team, we help children make positive connections through sports and music programs, teach social and financial responsibility, and more!

Learn how we work toward creating opportunities and significant change for this community here: https://ow.ly/56Nm50SBUA8

As a newly single mother of three, Monica has faced countless obstacles. Thanks to the support of CI, she and her family have received vital food assistance, psychological aid, and legal help.

"They have given me a lot of support. They kept calling me, checking on the children. We feel very good, we feel very grateful, and we feel hopeful that God, through you, continues to do His work, and you have been a great blessing to us." - Monica

Let's join forces to ensure families like Monica's have the security and peace they deserve: https://ow.ly/I3Be50Sx6OW

Hello from Colombia! Our Emotional Wellbeing Program across our global communities explore creative ways for children to understand and regulate their emotions. From mindfulness activities to expressive art, our goal is to support emotional growth in a fun and friendly environment. 🤗🌈🎨

"Thanks to Children International who offered me a scholarship, today I have a degree in music. I have a stable job, I can help my parents, I am financially independent now, but, above all, I have impacted and will continue to impact the lives of sponsored children through music." - Joselyn, a former sponsored child in Colombia 🎶💜

From sponsored child to thriving adult, Joselyn's journey is the kind of transformation that inspires us all.

Since 3-year-old Keila was born, her mother Natalie has struggled to find a proper diagnosis for her and works several jobs to help pay for the medical appointments. Thankfully, since sponsorship, their family has received healthcare and financial assistance to aid their journey in finding answers.

Natalie's son, Christhofer, has also benefitted greatly from sponsorship. Since joining the leadership programs, his once shy demeanor has transformed into confidence and a desire to help his community.

Natalie has dreams for her children- for Christhofer to pursue soccer or become a professional communicator and for Keila to excel in rehabilitation- and thanks to your help, her family is one step closer to achieving those dreams.

"Children International is greatness, strength, unity, leadership, and most of all, you could say, humanity. They see special cases and fill that gap, which is what is needed most." - Natalie

“Knowing that I have the ability to make life better for somebody else is a powerful thing. I watch my girls grow from sad-faced, defeated children into confident, beautiful adults, and I think, ‘I helped them do that. I actually made a difference.’ It’s an amazing feeling.” - Shannon, CI Sponsor since 1997

Do you have a story about your CI experience? Has sponsoring a child had a positive effect on you? We'd love to hear from you:

What People Say About CI Reviews from people who sponsor children. Read about their experience sponsoring a child and visiting their child.

Children International serves in 10 countries around the world. Using flag emojis, tell us which countries the children you sponsor live in! 🇬🇹 🇨🇴 🇪🇨

The unrelenting stress of poverty hinders a child’s brain development and can even have long-term consequences on their physical and mental well‑being. These effects then follow them into adulthood and the cycle of generational poverty continues.

Understanding the global landscape of poverty helps us create impactful change in the communities we serve. Click here for eye-opening poverty facts that may surprise you: https://ow.ly/1ZqP50Sqt9F

Summer is here and we're jumping for joy! Send this to someone you can't wait to have some summertime fun with ☀️🤸

7-year-old Allysa was diagnosed with a condition that left her unable to stand and walk on her own. Without a wheelchair, Allysa had to be carried everywhere. Thanks to support from Free Wheelchair Mission and CI, Alyssa was finally gifted something priceless- mobility and freedom.

“I want my child to experience the simple joys that other kids like her are experiencing. Like just hanging out with friends and enjoying life beyond our home. Having the wheelchair gave her freedom. She looks happier now than before. I’m happy that she’s happy. Thank you.” - Norly, father of Allysa