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Is a 8 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Kinapakaran lives wth his parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Kinapakaran lives wth his parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Many communities in Sri Lanka are still overcoming the effects of the country’s 25-year civil conflict, which ended in 2009. In 2004, the India Ocean tsunami left 40,000 Sri Lankans dead and many more displaced.
Many families in remote communities survive on informal work, which is usually low-paid and has little security. Teachers in the communities where ChildFund works often have limited training, and classrooms are under-resourced.
Education: Provide training to teachers and implement activity-based lessons in classrooms, ensuring children have access to a quality education.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights nd how to identify and report child violence, to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help children prepare for emergencies and learn life-saving skills that will help their families if a disaster strikes.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Indonesia
Firli is a young girl who lives with her family in a small undeveloped village. Her father works as a fisherman but struggles to provide Firli with basic living needs.
Firli is a young girl who lives with her family in a small undeveloped village. Her father works as a fisherman but struggles to provide Firli with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygience practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 7 year old boy
from Indonesia
Destaf lives with his family in a small remote village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents works as laborers and struggles to provide Destaf with basic living needs.
Destaf lives with his family in a small remote village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents works as laborers and struggles to provide Destaf with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 9 year old boy
from Vietnam
Viet lives with his family in a small house made from wood and zinc. His parents are both farmers but struggle to provide him with basic healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities with their income.
Viet lives with his family in a small house made from wood and zinc. His parents are both farmers but struggle to provide him with basic healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities with their income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Cambodia
Kiri lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Kiri with basic living needs.
Kiri lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Kiri with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 4 year old girl
from Zambia
Favour lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Her parents are laborers who struggle to provide Favour with basic living needs.
Favour lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Her parents are laborers who struggle to provide Favour with basic living needs.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Deva lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His parents are fishermen who struggle to provide Deva with basic living needs.
Deva lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His parents are fishermen who struggle to provide Deva with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 8 year old boy
from Cambodia
Vatana lives with his parents in a small province that lacks proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His father is the sole earner in the family and struggles to provide Vatana with basic living needs.
Vatana lives with his parents in a small province that lacks proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His father is the sole earner in the family and struggles to provide Vatana with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Vietnam
Tuong is a young boy who lives with his family in a small house made from zinc roof and brick walls. His parents are both farmers who struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Tuong is a young boy who lives with his family in a small house made from zinc roof and brick walls. His parents are both farmers who struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Amen lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His parents are laborers who struggle to provide Amen with basic living needs.
Amen lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His parents are laborers who struggle to provide Amen with basic living needs.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
Education in Ethiopia has been severely stunted by three decades of food insecurity and civil war. The education system has improved since the regime changed in 1991, but it largely remains inadequate or simply inaccessible for most children. Class sizes are too large, and teachers are underpaid. Impoverished families are unable to pay for textbooks, school clothes and other necessities. Primary school attendance rates are low, about 80%.
Education: Improve their reading, writing and maths skills, while also keeping students interested in staying in school.
Livelihoods: Provide income-generating activities to reduce the burden on families and help children stay in school.
Child rights: Increase awareness of children's rights and help children become leaders in their communities.
Is a 8 year old girl
from Philippines
Athena lives with her family in a small house made up of light materials. Her father works as a food vendor and struggles to provide Athena with basic living needs with his monthly income of $100.
Athena lives with her family in a small house made up of light materials. Her father works as a food vendor and struggles to provide Athena with basic living needs with his monthly income of $100.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes. Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Prevent tragedies during emergencies by training children in child-centred disaster risk reduction.
Education: Run programs that get children out of child labour and back into school.
Is a 8 year old girl
from Vietnam
Ngoc Hao lives with her parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, brick walls and cemented floor. Her parents are both farmers who struggle to provide her with basic living needs with their meager income.
Ngoc Hao lives with her parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, brick walls and cemented floor. Her parents are both farmers who struggle to provide her with basic living needs with their meager income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Philippines
Brylle lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His father is a farmer but struggles to provide Brylle with basic living needs with his meager income.
Brylle lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. His father is a farmer but struggles to provide Brylle with basic living needs with his meager income.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Prevent tragedies during emergencies by training children in child-centred disaster risk reduction.
Education: Run programs that get children out of child labour and back into school.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Denta is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father is a laborer who struggles to provide Denta with basic living needs.
Denta is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father is a laborer who struggles to provide Denta with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 3 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Befekadu lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Befekadu with basic living needs.
Befekadu lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Befekadu with basic living needs.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Philippines
Brix is a young boy who lives with his family in a small undeveloped village. His parents work as laborers but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Brix is a young boy who lives with his family in a small undeveloped village. His parents work as laborers but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited access to quality school and health clinics.
According to the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, boys are more vulnerable to all forms of abuses than girls.
Health: Ensure all children have access to a healthy, nutritious diet and clean water.
Early Childhood Development: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Indonesia
Denies is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His father is a fisherman but they struggle to provide Denies with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Denies is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His father is a fisherman but they struggle to provide Denies with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 7 year old boy
from Philippines
Bryc is a young boy who lives with his family in a small undeveloped village. His mother works as a laborer but struggles to provide Bryc with basic living needs.
Bryc is a young boy who lives with his family in a small undeveloped village. His mother works as a laborer but struggles to provide Bryc with basic living needs.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Prevent tragedies during emergencies by training children in child-centred disaster risk reduction.
Education: Run programs that get children out of child labour and back into school.
Is a 8 year old girl
from Cambodia
Somaly lives with her parents in a small house made from wood. Her father works in the military but can't afford to provide Somaly with basic healthcare and educational facilities.
Somaly lives with her parents in a small house made from wood. Her father works in the military but can't afford to provide Somaly with basic healthcare and educational facilities.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 6 year old boy
from Kenya
Benjamin lives with his parents in a small house made from sticks and smeared cow dung. Their village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities making life difficult for Benjamin.
Benjamin lives with his parents in a small house made from sticks and smeared cow dung. Their village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities making life difficult for Benjamin.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 4 year old girl
from Zambia
Felister is a young girl who lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her parents are small scale farmers who struggle to provide Felister with basic living needs.
Felister is a young girl who lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her parents are small scale farmers who struggle to provide Felister with basic living needs.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Vietnam
Bich lives with her parents in a small house made from wood and cement. Her father is the sole earner of the family and struggles to provide bsaic living needs for her.
Bich lives with her parents in a small house made from wood and cement. Her father is the sole earner of the family and struggles to provide bsaic living needs for her.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Cambodia
Seila lives with his mother and father in a small house made from wood that lacks proper sanitary facilities. His local village lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities which makes it harder for Mana.
Seila lives with his mother and father in a small house made from wood that lacks proper sanitary facilities. His local village lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities which makes it harder for Mana.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
Young children in Cambodia must overcome a range of issues that threaten their health and development. The lack of quality health facilities, nutrition, and clean water in many communities puts children at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community members about how to give their children a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities and community awareness to prevent the most fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Help children access early childhood education so they can reach their potential in school.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Kenya
Benedy lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents are small scale farmers but struggle to provide Benedy with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Benedy lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents are small scale farmers but struggle to provide Benedy with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Kenya
Benard lives with his family in a small traditional hut that has been built with sticks and smeared cow dung. His parents are pastoralist livestock farmers but struggle to provide Benard with basic living needs with their meager income.
Benard lives with his family in a small traditional hut that has been built with sticks and smeared cow dung. His parents are pastoralist livestock farmers but struggle to provide Benard with basic living needs with their meager income.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a year old girl
from Uganda
Edrine lives with her family in a small house made from zinc and cement. Her father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide her with basic living needs.
Edrine lives with her family in a small house made from zinc and cement. Her father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide her with basic living needs.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many girls are forced to drop out of school. Early marriage and forced marriage are still practised in Uganda.
Health: Enrol children in annual medical checkups to prevent illnesses and promote healthy behaviours.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection in communities by bringing together parents, children, and social welfare officers to discuss children's rights and child protection issues, and develop local solutions.
Is a 9 year old boy
from Vietnam
Kien lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Kien with basic living needs.
Kien lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Kien with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Kenya
Benedict lives with his single mother and sister in a small rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His mother is the sole earner in the family but struggles to provide basic living needs for Benedict.
Benedict lives with his single mother and sister in a small rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His mother is the sole earner in the family but struggles to provide basic living needs for Benedict.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Kenya
Bentar lives with her family in a small house made up of light materials. Her father works as a food vendor and struggles to provide Bentar with basic living needs.
Bentar lives with her family in a small house made up of light materials. Her father works as a food vendor and struggles to provide Bentar with basic living needs.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Girls are especially at risk of dropping out of school once they hit puberty. Often they cannot go to school because their parents cannot afford it, or they are forced to stay home and help look after their siblings.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing girls with school uniforms and educational resources such as books so they can continue their education.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Ensure girls and the communities around them know what rights children have and how they should be treated.
Is a 9 year old boy
from Cambodia
Phearith lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Phearith with basic living needs.
Phearith lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Phearith with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Uganda
David lives with his family in a small house made up of light materials. His father works as a laborer and struggles to provide David with basic living needs with his meager income.
David lives with his family in a small house made up of light materials. His father works as a laborer and struggles to provide David with basic living needs with his meager income.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Poor nutrition, a lack of health facilities and a shortage of trained health staff in remote areas contribute to Uganda having high rates of childhood deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by renovating and building classrooms, and providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of deaths in children aged under five years old.
Health: Provide immunisations to children and provide families with HIV counselling & testing, antenatal care and education on how to identify and manage childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Cambodia
Chinhav lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Chinhav with basic living needs.
Chinhav lives with his parents in a house made from thatch rooftop, palm leaves walls and bamboo floor. His parents are farmers who struggle to provide Chinhav with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Jenber lives with his family in a small remote village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His guardian works as a laborer and struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Jenber lives with his family in a small remote village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His guardian works as a laborer and struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Desimbriano lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents make a living through agriculture but struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Desimbriano lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents make a living through agriculture but struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 3 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Amen lives with his parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Amen lives with his parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Vietnam
Bui is a young boy who lives with his family in a small billage that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Both of his parents are farmers but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Bui is a young boy who lives with his family in a small billage that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Both of his parents are farmers but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs with their meager income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 4 year old boy
from Philippines
Carl lives with his mother in a small house made from bricks and asbestos. His village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities which makes it difficult for his mother to provide him with basic living needs.
Carl lives with his mother in a small house made from bricks and asbestos. His village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities which makes it difficult for his mother to provide him with basic living needs.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited access to quality school and health clinics.
According to the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, boys are more vulnerable to all forms of abuses than girls.
Health: Ensure all children have access to a healthy, nutritious diet and clean water.
Early Childhood Development: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Philippines
Ayesha lives wth her parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide her with basic living needs.
Ayesha lives wth her parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide her with basic living needs.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes. Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Health: Ensure all children have access to a healthy, nutritious diet and clean water.
Early Childhood Development: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Indonesia
Flensia lives with her family in a small house made from zinc and cement. Her father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Flensia with basic living needs.
Flensia lives with her family in a small house made from zinc and cement. Her father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Flensia with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 3 year old boy
from Indonesia
Devan is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His parents are both farmers but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Devan is a young boy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His parents are both farmers but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Darlene lives wth his parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Darlene lives wth his parents in a small isolated region that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His father works as a laborer but struggles to provide him with basic living needs.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Vietnam
Thinh lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and cement in a small village. His village lacks acces to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities making every day life difficult for him and his family.
Thinh lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and cement in a small village. His village lacks acces to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities making every day life difficult for him and his family.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 1 year old girl
from Philippines
Atasha lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her parents make a living through agriculture but struggle to provide Atasha with basic living needs with their meager income.
Atasha lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. Her parents make a living through agriculture but struggle to provide Atasha with basic living needs with their meager income.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes. Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Health: Ensure all children have access to a healthy, nutritious diet and clean water.
Early Childhood Development: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Vietnam
Duong lives with his family in a small house made from wood and zinc. His parents are both farmers but struggle to provide him with basic healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities with their income.
Duong lives with his family in a small house made from wood and zinc. His parents are both farmers but struggle to provide him with basic healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities with their income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Indonesia
Florensia lives with her family in a small traditional hut that has been built with sticks and smeared cow dung. Her parents are livestock farmers but struggle to provide Florensia with basic living needs with their meager income.
Florensia lives with her family in a small traditional hut that has been built with sticks and smeared cow dung. Her parents are livestock farmers but struggle to provide Florensia with basic living needs with their meager income.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygience practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 9 year old boy
from Vietnam
Vinh is a young boy who lives with his parents in a house made from leaves and bamboo that does not have access to electricity and sanitary facilities. His father is a farmer but struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Vinh is a young boy who lives with his parents in a house made from leaves and bamboo that does not have access to electricity and sanitary facilities. His father is a farmer but struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Indonesia
Desta lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Desta with basic living needs.
Desta lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Desta with basic living needs.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 2 year old boy
from Zambia
Simukoko lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents are small scale farmers but struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Simukoko lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents are small scale farmers but struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 9 year old girl
from Indonesia
Fredela is a young girl who lives with her parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. Her parents are both farmers but they struggle to provide Fredela with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Fredela is a young girl who lives with her parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. Her parents are both farmers but they struggle to provide Fredela with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 5 year old boy
from Philippines
Calvin lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Calvin with basic living needs.
Calvin lives with his family in a small house made from zinc and cement. His father works as a farm laborer and struggles to provide Calvin with basic living needs.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited access to quality school and health clinics.
According to the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, boys are more vulnerable to all forms of abuses than girls.
Health: Ensure all children have access to a healthy, nutritious diet and clean water.
Early Childhood Development: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Alvar lives with his parents in a small house in an isolated village. His parents mainly do small scale farming but struggle to provide Alvar with basic living needs with their meager income.
Alvar lives with his parents in a small house in an isolated village. His parents mainly do small scale farming but struggle to provide Alvar with basic living needs with their meager income.
Many communities in Sri Lanka are still overcoming the effects of the country’s 25-year civil conflict, which ended in 2009. In 2004, the India Ocean tsunami left 40,000 Sri Lankans dead and many more displaced.
Many families in remote communities survive on informal work, which is usually low-paid and has little security. Teachers in the communities where ChildFund works often have limited training, and classrooms are under-resourced.
Education: Provide training to teachers and implement activity-based lessons in classrooms, ensuring children have access to a quality education.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights nd how to identify and report child violence, to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help children prepare for emergencies and learn life-saving skills that will help their families if a disaster strikes.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Getachew lives with his parents in a small house in an isolated village. His parents mainly do small scale farming but struggle to provide Getachew with basic living needs with their meager income.
Getachew lives with his parents in a small house in an isolated village. His parents mainly do small scale farming but struggle to provide Getachew with basic living needs with their meager income.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Asnak is a young biy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His parents do odd jobs but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
Asnak is a young biy who lives with his parents in a small house made from wood with no access to proper sanitary facilities. His parents do odd jobs but they struggle to provide him with basic living needs due to their meager income.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Philippines
Brixen lives with his family in a small house made from light materials that lacks access to electricity and running water. His father is a fisherman but struggles to provide Brixen with basic living needs with his meager income.
Brixen lives with his family in a small house made from light materials that lacks access to electricity and running water. His father is a fisherman but struggles to provide Brixen with basic living needs with his meager income.
Rich in natural resources and home to world-renowned tourist destinations, the Philippines is hamstrung by corruption and highly vulnerable to life-threatening natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, landslides and volcanoes.
Many children live in poverty, especially in remote villages where there is limited acces to quality school and health clinics.
The Philippines has high rates of child labour. Most children working are employed working on farms, where they face terrible conditions on a daily basis.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Prevent tragedies during emergencies by training children in child-centred disaster risk reduction.
Education: Run programs that get children out of child labour and back into school.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Zambia
Salanga lives with his parents in a small house made from bricks and asbestos. His village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities which makes it difficult for his parents to provide him with basic living needs.
Salanga lives with his parents in a small house made from bricks and asbestos. His village lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities which makes it difficult for his parents to provide him with basic living needs.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 1 year old girl
from Zambia
Finess lives with her parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide Finess with basic living needs.
Finess lives with her parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide Finess with basic living needs.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 2 year old girl
from Kenya
Biftu lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Her father is a casual worker but struggles to provide Biftu with basic living needs with his meager income.
Biftu lives with her parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. Her father is a casual worker but struggles to provide Biftu with basic living needs with his meager income.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Malaria is one of the nation’s biggest issues, and is a leading cause of death of children under five years old. While HIV infection rates have slowed recently, HIV and AIDS still impact millions of families.
Health: Provide immunisations, deworming, vitamin supplementations, growth monitoring, antenatal care, and hygiene education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of death in early childhood.
Education: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Uganda
Elina lives with her parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide Elina with basic living needs.
Elina lives with her parents in a small house built with stone, cement and shell. Her father works as a laborer but struggles to provide Elina with basic living needs.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Girls in particular face opposition in getting a quality education, and reaching their potential. Many girls are forced to drop out of school early to help look after younger siblings or find work.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Vietnam
Kim Oanh lives with her family in a small house made from zinc, wood and cement. Both her parents are farmers who struggle to provide her with basic living needs with their meager income.
Kim Oanh lives with her family in a small house made from zinc, wood and cement. Both her parents are farmers who struggle to provide her with basic living needs with their meager income.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
The survival, development and future of any child depends on their community. That’s why your sponsorship improves life for both your child and their whole community.
“Sponsorship pulled me from nowhere to being able to have a good life in Uganda. It was like a bridge – if that bridge had not been there I would not have been able to get to the other side”
As the future of children is ultimately linked to the situation in their community, ChildFund Australia sponsorship contributions are pooled with funds from other sponsors to help benefit all children and families in the community. This includes enrolled children who are awaiting a sponsor.
Sponsorship contributions help provide education, healthcare, food, safe drinking water, vocational training and income generation skills and child protection services for the child, family and community. The exact blend of program work depends on the needs and context of each individual community, so some or all programs may be active in your sponsored child’s area at any one time.
Active community participation and empowerment is encouraged within ChildFund project areas. Whilst children are at the centre of the locally developed initiatives, the emphasis is on encouraging self-help by providing families and communities with the means to reshape their future.
Many supporters describe visiting their sponsored child and their community overseas as one of the most enriching and memorable experiences of their life. It also provides you with the unique opportunity to see first-hand the enormous difference that your sponsorship contributions are making in your sponsored child’s community. ChildFund Australia can arrange for you to meet your sponsored child and family in their village. Please email visits@childfund.org.au or call Supporter Relations on 1800 023 600 at least three months ahead of your planned departure date so arrangements can be made.
Most children will graduate from the sponsorship program between the ages of 18 and 24. It is quite common for children to start school later (due to finances or availability of school in their community) so many young people are still finishing high school in their early twenties. Also, many youth remain sponsored while they are completing higher education or are actively involved in the program activities through livelihood and vocational programs, youth leadership and mentoring the younger sponsored children.
This is for a number of reasons; we have to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and this can take up to 8-12 weeks to obtain. We also need to give the National Office enough time to make all the necessary arrangements with your sponsored child’s family for your visit.
Aside from graduating, children may also leave the sponsorship program earlier for other reasons, for example if their family moves away from the community to improve their economic situation, or if their family’s situation improves so significantly they no longer require support.
Your sponsored child’s community may also reach the point where they become self-supporting and no longer require help from ChildFund Australia. This is the ultimate goal for ChildFund and demonstrates that your sponsorship has truly helped to benefit your sponsored child and their entire community.
If there is a change to your sponsored child or their community’s circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible and hope that you will continue to sponsor another child.
If you have any questions about child sponsorship, our Supporter Relations Team is more than happy to help! Please call us on 1800 023 600 or email webenquiries@childfund.org.au.
