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Is a 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Mathewos lives with his family in a rural village without proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. With a very low income, the family struggles to provide for Mathewos's basic living needs.
Mathewos lives with his family in a rural village without proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. With a very low income, the family struggles to provide for Mathewos's 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 year old girl
from Vietnam
Dung lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Dung lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old boy
from Cambodia
Vandy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale subsistence farming but find it difficult to provide him with basic living needs. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities.
Vandy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale subsistence farming but find it difficult to provide him with basic living needs. Their community also lacks access to proper 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.
Many children – especially from disadvantaged families – face pressure to drop out of school and help at home. Cambodia has high rates of child labour – especially on farms. Children who drop out of school to work, often have no way to return.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where children can become leaders in their communities.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent children from leaving school.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Yohanes lives with his parents in a community that is affected by Leprosy. His parents make a living as small time traders but struggle to provide Yoahnes with a proper livelihood.
Yohanes lives with his parents in a community that is affected by Leprosy. His parents make a living as small time traders but struggle to provide Yoahnes with a proper livelihood.
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 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Sisay lives with his parents in a small community that does not have access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His father is the sole earner and struggles to provide Sisay with his basic needs.
Sisay lives with his parents in a small community that does not have access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His father is the sole earner and struggles to provide Sisay with his basic 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 year old boy
from Vietnam
Viet lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Viet lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Tobais lives with his parents in a small regional area without access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. With the family's monthly income being $20, it makes it very difficult to provide for Tobas.
Tobais lives with his parents in a small regional area without access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. With the family's monthly income being $20, it makes it very difficult to provide for Tobas.
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 year old girl
from Vietnam
Anh Duyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Anh Duyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Philippines
John lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
John lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 2 year old boy
from Indonesia
Tomas lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Tomas lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 year old boy
from Vietnam
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 4 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Temesgen lives with his parents in a traditional house built from light materials. His parents work odd jobs but struggle to provide Temesgen with a livelihood.
Temesgen lives with his parents in a traditional house built from light materials. His parents work odd jobs but struggle to provide Temesgen with a livelihood.
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 year old boy
from Vietnam
Huy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 4 year old boy
from Uganda
Francis lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Francis lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 1 year old boy
from Indonesia
Richart lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Richart lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 4 year old girl
from Philippines
Ayesha lives with her parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. Her parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide her with a proper livelihood.
Ayesha lives with her parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. Her parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide her with a proper livelihood.
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 year old boy
from Vietnam
Tai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Tai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 5 year old boy
from Zambia
Frankline lives with his parents and four other siblings ina small porrly built house. His parents work odd jobs and make around $400 annually but still struggle to provide for Frankline.
Frankline lives with his parents and four other siblings ina small porrly built house. His parents work odd jobs and make around $400 annually but still struggle to provide for Frankline.
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 3 year old boy
from Indonesia
Arkhenso lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Arkhenso lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 year old boy
from Cambodia
Seyha lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Seyha lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Many children – especially from disadvantaged families – face pressure to drop out of school and help at home. Cambodia has high rates of child labour – especially on farms. Children who drop out of school to work, often have no way to return.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where children can become leaders in their communities.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent children from leaving school.
Is a year old girl
from Cambodia
Socheata lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Socheata lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
Is a 6 year old boy
from Philippines
Ravz lives with his family ina small house made from hollow blocks and wood. His father is the sole provider of the family and makes around $50 per month, this makes it very difficult to support Ravz's livelihood.
Ravz lives with his family ina small house made from hollow blocks and wood. His father is the sole provider of the family and makes around $50 per month, this makes it very difficult to support Ravz's livelihood.
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 7 year old boy
from Uganda
Briyton lives with his parents in a small house made from mud. His parents practice small scale farming but cannot afford to provide for Briyton's daily needs.
Briyton lives with his parents in a small house made from mud. His parents practice small scale farming but cannot afford to provide for Briyton's daily 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 3 year old boy
from Indonesia
Stefan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Stefan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 year old girl
from Cambodia
Channara lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Channara lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
Is a 5 year old boy
from Uganda
Richard lives with his parents in a small house made up from mud and clay. His parents practice small scale subsistence farming but cannot afford to provide Richard witha basic livelihood.
Richard lives with his parents in a small house made up from mud and clay. His parents practice small scale subsistence farming but cannot afford to provide Richard witha basic livelihood.
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 4 year old boy
from Indonesia
Bredi lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide Bredi with a livelihood.
Bredi lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide Bredi with a livelihood.
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 year old girl
from Cambodia
Rosa lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father serves the army but finds it difficult to support Rosa with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary, healthcare and educational facilities.
Rosa lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father serves the army but finds it difficult to support Rosa with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary, 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
Is a 7 year old boy
from Philippines
Melvin lives with his parents in a small sharing house. His family's monthly income is around $100 making it very difficult to support Melvin's livelihood.
Melvin lives with his parents in a small sharing house. His family's monthly income is around $100 making it very difficult to support Melvin's livelihood.
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 year old girl
from Vietnam
Quynh Nhu lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quynh Nhu lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Nghiem lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Nghiem lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Philippines
Tristan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Tristan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 8 year old boy
from Philippines
John lives with his parents in a small house mae from metal sheets and bamboo walls. His parents work as small scale farmers and make around $56 per month. This makes it impossible to provide John with his basic living needs.
John lives with his parents in a small house mae from metal sheets and bamboo walls. His parents work as small scale farmers and make around $56 per month. This makes it impossible to provide John with his 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 year old girl
from Vietnam
Huyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Nam lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Nam lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 2 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Hemaraj lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Hemaraj lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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. There are high rates of child malnutrition, which can affect a child’s physical and cognitive development and impact them for the rest of their lives.
Early Childhood Development: Support child-friendly early childhood development centres, which offer play equipment, learning and teaching materials, access to water and sanitation, training for teachers, and robust parent-teacher associations.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, to protect children from the threat of waterborne diseases, which can be deadly if left untreated.
Health: Support and educate mothers on child nutrition, growth and development to ensure their children grow up healthy and strong.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Philippines
Lorenz lives with ihs family in a remote village without acces to educational or healthcare facilities. His father is the only provider for the family and finds it difficult to support Lorenz.
Lorenz lives with ihs family in a remote village without acces to educational or healthcare facilities. His father is the only provider for the family and finds it difficult to support Lorenz.
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 Zambia
Ignecious lives with his parents in a rural area. His father works odd jobs and makes around $400 annually but struggles to provide Ignecious with a proper livelihood.
Ignecious lives with his parents in a rural area. His father works odd jobs and makes around $400 annually but struggles to provide Ignecious with a proper livelihood.
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 schools and homes do not have access to clean drinking water, meaning children must walk long distances each day to get water, or drink unsafe water, which can lead to potentially fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Provide learning resources, and renovate or build classrooms and other school facilities to ensure children can receive a quality education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote communities to help children avoid childhood illnesses.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which can help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a year old girl
from Vietnam
Thu Hoai lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Thu Hoai lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Philippines
Jhon lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Jhon lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 Uganda
Kemuel lives with is parents in a small rural village that does not have access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to support Kemuel's daily needs.
Kemuel lives with is parents in a small rural village that does not have access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to support Kemuel's daily 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 4 year old boy
from Philippines
Arjhon lives with heis parents in a small house made from bamboo and cogon grass. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Arjhon lives with heis parents in a small house made from bamboo and cogon grass. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
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 year old girl
from Vietnam
Huyen Trang lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huyen Trang lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
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.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a 9 year old boy
from Indonesia
Arvian is a young boy who lives with his family in a small house made from zinc roof and bamboo walls. His father makes around $500 annually as a small scale farmer and finds it very hard to provide education and healthcare for his family.
Arvian is a young boy who lives with his family in a small house made from zinc roof and bamboo walls. His father makes around $500 annually as a small scale farmer and finds it very hard to provide education and healthcare for his family.
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 6 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Natanem lives with his parents in a small rural community that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents works odd jobs and are unable to provide Natanem with his basic living needs.
Natanem lives with his parents in a small rural community that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents works odd jobs and are unable to provide Natanem with his 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 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Daffa lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents work as laborers but cannot afford to provide Daffa with a proper livelihood.
Daffa lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents work as laborers but cannot afford to provide Daffa with a proper livelihood.
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 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sokrin lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Sokrin lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Phai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Phai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people 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 traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
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.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a year old girl
from Cambodia
Meily lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a policeman but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Meily lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a policeman but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
Is a 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Yordanos lives with his family in a rural village that does not have access to proper educational and healthcare facilities. His family's income is not sufficient enough to provide even the most basic living requirements.
Yordanos lives with his family in a rural village that does not have access to proper educational and healthcare facilities. His family's income is not sufficient enough to provide even the most basic living requirements.
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 3 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Suthakaran lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with basic living needs.
Suthakaran lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford 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. There are high rates of child malnutrition, which can affect a child’s physical and cognitive development and impact them for the rest of their lives.
Early Childhood Development: Support child-friendly early childhood development centres, which offer play equipment, learning and teaching materials, access to water and sanitation, training for teachers, and robust parent-teacher associations.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, to protect children from the threat of waterborne diseases, which can be deadly if left untreated.
Health: Support and educate mothers on child nutrition, growth and development to ensure their children grow up healthy and strong.
Is a year old girl
from Cambodia
Liza lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities.
Liza lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her father works as a small scale farmer but finds it difficult to support the family with his meager income. Their community also lacks access to proper healthcare, sanitary 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.
Cambodia has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, and child labour is prevalent – especially on farms. Many girls are forced to drop out of school to look after younger siblings while their parents work, or find a job to help support the family.
Child rights: Form children's groups and children's forums where girls can become leaders in their communities
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect girls from early marriage and abuse
Livelihoods: Provide families with income-generation activities so they can support their children's education and prevent girls from leaving school
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”
Sponsoring a child is one of the easiest ways to make a difference for children living in poverty. Your monthly contribution will not only help to change the life of your sponsored child, but the well-being of their family and the entire community.
Your generosity will change lives by providing support in education, health, food and nutrition, clean water and sanitation and youth development and vocational skills training.
You will have the opportunity to develop a unique and long-lasting relationship with the child you have sponsored by exchanging letters and pictures over the years and you will receive annual reports on how the child and their local community initiatives are progressing. And if you decide to visit your sponsored child, we will help you plan your trip of a lifetime.
It’s easy to arrange an annual gift of money to your sponsored child to celebrate their birthday, Christmas or other occasions. We have an upper limit on gift amounts, and suggest $20 to $50 per gift, with a total upper limit of $100 per child and family each year.
To set up a gift, please call us on 1800 023 600 or email info@childfund.org.au and we can arrange this for you.
Please note: In Cambodia and Vietnam, gifts to children are handled differently – if your sponsored child lives in these countries, our staff will happily discuss the alternatives available with you.
Our sponsorship program identifies the children and families most in need of assistance within a sponsorship community based on various criteria including family income, assets, number and age of children and desire to participate. The sponsorship program is completely inclusive, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, disabilities, culture or beliefs.
ChildFund country offices, staffed with highly qualified local people, regularly evaluate the programs, double check family circumstances and offer guidance and training to local volunteers in the communities. The emphasis is on providing self-help and opportunities to communities, while also nurturing the health and nutrition of children, and developing the skills that will equip them for happy and productive adult lives.
There are two easy ways to send a gift:
If you wish to make a larger gift, we recommend a gift to the community, as this promotes cooperation and harmony. We will consult with the community to ensure your money helps meet a specific need, such as play equipment or a water project.
It’s easy to set up a gift. Simply call us on 1800 023 600 and we’ll talk you through the options in more detail.
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.
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.
