While all children deserve to lead healthy and
successful lives, a lot of them are unable
to do so due to factors out of
their control, such as poverty or lack of
access to education Luckily, there are countless groups
dedicated to providing children with the support they
need to thrive. In no particular order, here
are some organizations helping kids all across the
world.
First up, at # 1 we have World
of Children. Founded in 19 98 it seeks
to improve the lives of vulnerable children by
funding elevating, and educating change-makers worldwide. It supports
programs that focus on global issues such as
bullying education abuse homelessness, and hunger. Extensive investigations
are conducted by one of the world’s leading
security firms to ensure that the performances of
its grant recipients meet the organization's standards.
Each year, its Hero Awards Benefit pays tribute
to past honorees who have shown measurable outcomes
and leveraged their recognition and original grant funds
to deliver a profound impact on vulnerable children.
Among its financial grants is the Youth Award,
which recognizes young leaders who have founded or
co-founded their own non-profit organizations to advocate for
important causes and inspire their peers to make
a difference.
Next up, at # 2 is Beverly's Birthdays.
The organization hosts birthday celebrations for homeless youth
in Pittsburgh, with the guests being other children
in the program and their families, if applicable.
All of the children it serves also receive
customized packages filled with gender- and age-appropriate gifts.
Through its Classroom Cheer program, the organization provides
teachers in low-income elementary and primary schools throughout
the region with kits that contain everything they
need to recognize their students' birthdays. Among its
other programs is the Birthday Boutique, a mobile
fashion truck that allows children and their families
to shop for new clothing for free.
Taking the # 3 spot is Miracle Foundation.
Headquartered in Austin Texas, it is an international
nonprofit that brings life-changing care to orphaned and
vulnerable children around the world. One of its
core initiatives is to prevent children from entering
the system in the first place, by training
childcare workers and partnering with community programs that
identify and support at-risk kids.
Miracle Foundation's proprietary Thrive Scale methodology allows it
to measure progress and assess risk at every
stage of its work. Caregivers are held to
strict standards, and evaluated quarterly on their ability
to reach measurable milestones. The organization follows up
on children who have left an orphanage, re-evaluating
their family situations on a monthly basis.
Coming in at # 4 is Distressed Children
& Infants International. Founded in 2003, it helps
kids and their families work their way out
of the poverty cycle through education healthcare, and
income-generating opportunities. It also connects American youth with
less fortunate kids in other countries, educating them
about the challenges facing children worldwide and inspiring
them to take leadership in humanitarian causes.
The organization's flagship Sun Child Sponsorship Program provides
severely underprivileged children with the resources they need
to stay in school instead of having to
enter the labor force. In addition, the program
provides healthcare as well as family and community
support in the form of small business development
and adult education.
Finally, at # 5 we have Star for
Life, which seeks to inspire young people to
value learning, acquire the knowledge and skills they
need for productive work, and to lead healthy,
meaningful lives. Its educational program is available through
various schools in Southern Africa. The organization's coaches
seek to make learners more motivated to invest
in their studies, and to make conscious choices
to positively influence their futures.
Star for Life's Mobile Health Program complements the
coaches' work, providing in-depth adolescent health education through
workshops that tackle topics such as safe sex,
reproductive rights, and the physical and emotional changes
of puberty. The program also engages with learners'
parents through various campaigns and special interventions, ensuring
that relevant information continues to be disseminated within
the community.