our mission

We connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.

Your support is what makes all this possible. Learn more about how our programs are helping more than 200,000 children and their families break free from generational poverty.

 
By investing in children, together, we have the opportunity to create real, long-lasting change for families and communities around the world.
– Susana Eshleman
Children International President & CEO
 
By investing in children, together, we have the opportunity to create real, long-lasting change for families and communities around the world.”
– Susana Eshleman
Children International President & CEO
 
By investing in children, together, we have the opportunity to create real, long-lasting change for families and communities around the world.”
– Susana Eshleman
Children International President & CEO
 
By investing in children, together, we have the opportunity to create real, long-lasting change for families and communities around the world.”
– Susana Eshleman
Children International President & CEO

our values

We live the mission

We are a passionate team driven by purpose and deeply committed to our mission. We seek understanding, build trust and create meaning in our work together.

We see potential in everyone, everywhere 

We believe each person has extraordinary skills and talents just waiting to be realized.

We believe human connections matter

At CI, we are all about relationships, collaboration, communication and teamwork. When we join forces with those around us, we all go further than we ever could alone.

We are always learning 

We celebrate knowledge, creativity and innovation. We pay attention to data and research. Our global teams listen, adapt and take calculated risks, as needed.

We own the impact

We are committed to delivering sustainable results, and recognize that clarity, learning and growth are at the heart of the work we do together. When we harness this power collectively, we change the course of history.

Building better futures for children around the world

Following a path to independence

Education and health assistance transformed Levy’s life from a sickly boy to an ambitious scholar. Read more.

AUDREY H.Zambia, and DERON D.

Connection is more powerful than poverty

Sponsors, CI staff members, graduates and sponsored children share their gratitude for the power of connection. Read more.

 DERON D.

Motivated to keep moving

CI graduate, Edwin started his own chicken business after receiving employability training. He and his family gained much more than a steady income in the process. Read more.

Give with confidence. End poverty globally.

 
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