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Chile
A chance to laugh
More than 250 sponsored children attended a fun day where they were honored for their high level of participation in program activities. They took part in games, dances and contests at community centers in Quillota, Villa Alemana and Vina del Mar. “The idea was to give children a chance to have some happiness and fun, something that’s not always present in their lives,” explained Leopoldo Montecinos, a Children International staff member in Chile.
Colombia
Building businesses...and families
In the last five years, our Cartagena agency has helped hundreds of families with small loans and business training so they could earn a living and improve their quality of life. This year alone, 159 families have received training and funding to start “micro” businesses. “The chance of having my own business makes me so happy,” said Ana Teresa Jaramillo recently, “because I can manage my time and stay at home to help my children with their homework and take care of them.” |
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Dominican Republic
Going for big, healthy smiles
More than 500 children recently participated in a dental health campaign in Santiago that was sponsored by the Colgate-Palmolive Company. The event focused on training in cavity and disease prevention, and included the distribution of toothbrushes and toothpaste to all participants.
Ecuador
Learning to give back
A group of sponsored youth gathered recently in Guayaquil to be trained as tutors so they could help younger children with their studies. Each tutor will have 12 children in their group and will work with them on math and language skills. “Tutoring is like a friendship pact to learn and have fun,” said Rodrigo Quinzo, Children International’s education coordinator in Guayaquil.
Guatemala
A time to lead
More than 80 sponsored youth attended a training camp at a local scouting center so they could hone their leadership skills. With their training now complete, they’ll soon be working in their individual communities to take charge of neighborhood improvement projects and will begin helping other children, youth and families with poverty-related issues.
Honduras
Getting ready for action
In the communities of Las Minas and Santa Rita, 125 Youth Health Corps members completed their training and will now begin assisting their respective communities with health and disease-prevention information. The training was made possible with support from the Kellogg Foundation and will help Children International extend the positive impact of sponsorship even further into the communities around San Pedro Sula. |
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India
Speaking out for jobs
Youth in Kolkata have worked with language experts to start English language courses for teens living in rural communities surrounding the city. The courses are intended to help participants keep pace with the language skills of their urban counterparts so they can be more competitive in job interviews.
Mexico
Closing the GAP
The Pacific Air Group (Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, or GAP, in Mexico) just donated 40,000 pesos to our agency in Guadalajara to buy additional learning materials for our community center libraries. The donation was part of the “For a Childhood with a Better Future” campaign the company is conducting and will benefit thousands of children throughout a number of communities. |
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Philippines
Practicing random acts of kindness
“Be kind.” That was the message at an event held recently in Manila by sponsored youth. Called “Youth RAK” (Random Acts of Kindness), the event, which was attended by more than 250 teens, featured a concert with songs that encouraged youth to take leadership roles in their communities, while caring for others and the environment around them.
Zambia
Cleaning up in Lusaka
Agency staff recently donated cleaning supplies to a local hospital to help them maintain hygiene standards. The hospital, which often suffers from severe overcrowding, provides services to the two communities served by Children International and is sometimes used for sponsored patient referrals.
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