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Is a 3 year old girl
from Kenya
Cheptiliot lives with both parents. The father is unemployed but does some odd jobs to try and help support the family. It still isn't enough to provide Cheptiliot with her basic living needs.
Cheptiliot lives with both parents. The father is unemployed but does some odd jobs to try and help support the family. It still isn't enough to provide Cheptiliot with her 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. 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 7 year old boy
from Uganda
Akiram lives with his family and she has three siblings. His mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. His father is a breadwinner and he earns a meager income from farming that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Abonesh and her family lives in a small house made up of wood. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, pre-school teachers, potable water, health professionals and hospital.
Akiram lives with his family and she has three siblings. His mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. His father is a breadwinner and he earns a meager income from farming that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Abonesh and her family lives in a small house made up of wood. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, pre-school teachers, potable water, health professionals and hospital.
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 10 year old girl
from Uganda
Daniella is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Daniella is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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 9 year old girl
from Uganda
Christine is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Christine is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 6 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sreyroth lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Sreyroth lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her 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 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 3 year old girl
from Indonesia
Abdia is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Abdia is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 1 year old boy
from Kenya
Brian lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family with basic living needs with his meager income.
Brian lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family 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 8 year old boy
from Vietnam
Tai lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Tai lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and 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 3 year old boy
from Zambia
Austin is a smart boy, and he lives with his parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. His father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Austin is a smart boy, and he lives with his parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. His father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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 Philippines
Abdia is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Abdia is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 2 year old boy
from Uganda
Asaph is a cheerful boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Asaph is a cheerful boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Chanthorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Chanthorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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.
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 5 year old boy
from Uganda
Amimu lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them with basic living needs.
Amimu lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them 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.
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 9 year old boy
from Indonesia
Achmad lives with his parents in a small house. His father earns a living as a vendor by selling vegetables, while his mother is an employees. If they are lucky, in monthly their family income can earns around USD 129.00 per month, but this sum is still not maintain to the familys needs.
Achmad lives with his parents in a small house. His father earns a living as a vendor by selling vegetables, while his mother is an employees. If they are lucky, in monthly their family income can earns around USD 129.00 per month, but this sum is still not maintain to the familys 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 6 year old girl
from Indonesia
Alifa is a girl living with her family. Her father earns a living as a driver who can earn around US$175 per month and takes care of 6 people in the house, while her mother is a house wife who is unskilled and cannot find any job to add the family income.
Alifa is a girl living with her family. Her father earns a living as a driver who can earn around US$175 per month and takes care of 6 people in the house, while her mother is a house wife who is unskilled and cannot find any job to add the family 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 girl
from Kenya
Abei lives in an isolated region with her father and mother in a small grass thatched house made out of mud walls and packed dirt floor. The father owns a small piece of land where he practices subsistence farming which serve both food and income generation. The income they get on a daily basis is less than US 1 dollar, which is insufficient to meet the basic needs of the household members.
Abei lives in an isolated region with her father and mother in a small grass thatched house made out of mud walls and packed dirt floor. The father owns a small piece of land where he practices subsistence farming which serve both food and income generation. The income they get on a daily basis is less than US 1 dollar, which is insufficient to meet the basic needs of the household members.
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 4 year old girl
from Zambia
Angela lives with her family. Their livelihood is sustained through small scale fishing, the income earned annually is not enough to meet all their basic needs. This makes it very difficult to provide Beatrice and her siblings with a proper life.
Angela lives with her family. Their livelihood is sustained through small scale fishing, the income earned annually is not enough to meet all their basic needs. This makes it very difficult to provide Beatrice and her siblings with a proper life.
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 4 year old girl
from Zambia
Brenda is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Brenda is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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 Zambia
Alex is a pleasant boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
Alex is a pleasant boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
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 5 year old girl
from Uganda
Catherine is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Catherine is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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 10 year old boy
from Vietnam
Quan lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quan lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and 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 5 year old boy
from Indonesia
Adrian lives with his parents in a small house. Adrian's father is a fisherman with a monthly income only around USD 140.00, this sum is lower than the provincial minimum wage. This makes it extremely difficult to provide for the family.
Adrian lives with his parents in a small house. Adrian's father is a fisherman with a monthly income only around USD 140.00, this sum is lower than the provincial minimum wage. This makes it extremely difficult to provide for the 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 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 7 year old boy
from Cambodia
Raksmey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Raksmey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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 9 year old girl
from Indonesia
Adelin lives with her parents only, in the Eastern part of Indonesia. This family lives in a simple house made from bamboo and iron sheet for the roof. Her father is a labor and her mother just an ordinary housewife.
Adelin lives with her parents only, in the Eastern part of Indonesia. This family lives in a simple house made from bamboo and iron sheet for the roof. Her father is a labor and her mother just an ordinary housewife.
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 Cambodia
Moshal lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Moshal lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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 8 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Abreham lives with his parents and two sisters in a densely populated neighborhood with poor hygiene and sanitation. His father is a daily laborer and his mother is responsible for the household chores, but their yearly income is not enough to provide the familys basic needs.
Abreham lives with his parents and two sisters in a densely populated neighborhood with poor hygiene and sanitation. His father is a daily laborer and his mother is responsible for the household chores, but their yearly income is not enough to provide the familys 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 4 year old girl
from Uganda
Angel is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Angel is a smart girl, and she lives with her parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. Her father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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 7 year old boy
from Philippines
Adrian is a pleasant boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
Adrian is a pleasant boy who lives with his parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
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 Cambodia
Channara lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Channara lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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 6 year old girl
from Zambia
Agatha is a pleasant girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. Her father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
Agatha is a pleasant girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. Her father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
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.
Girl, in particular, have limited opportunities in Zambia. Girls are less likely to finish school and are at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage and early marriage.
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 1 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Aniston lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family with basic living needs with his meager income.
Aniston lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family with basic living needs with his 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. 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 3 year old girl
from Uganda
Aidah is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Aidah is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 8 year old girl
from Indonesia
Afika lives with her father who makes a living as a construction worker with meager income. This sum is still not enough to pay the familys needs. Meanwhile, her mother is a housewife who takes care of the children.
Afika lives with her father who makes a living as a construction worker with meager income. This sum is still not enough to pay the familys needs. Meanwhile, her mother is a housewife who takes care of the children.
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 Ethiopia
Abdurahman lives with his parents and siblings in a small house. His father is a waiter with small salary and his mother is a housewife. The annual income of this family is under USD400 which does not cover any of their living costs and basic necessities.
Abdurahman lives with his parents and siblings in a small house. His father is a waiter with small salary and his mother is a housewife. The annual income of this family is under USD400 which does not cover any of their living costs and basic necessities.
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 boy
from Cambodia
Menghuy lives with his parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Menghuy lives with his parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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 girl
from Indonesia
Abidah lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them with basic living needs.
Abidah lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them 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 girl
from Ethiopia
Abonesh lives with her family and she has three siblings. Her mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. Her father is a breadwinner and he earns a meager income from farming that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Abonesh and her family lives in a small house made up of wood. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, pre-school teachers, potable water, health professionals and hospital.
Abonesh lives with her family and she has three siblings. Her mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. Her father is a breadwinner and he earns a meager income from farming that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Abonesh and her family lives in a small house made up of wood. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, pre-school teachers, potable water, health professionals and hospital.
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. Class sizes are too large, and teachers are underpaid. Impoverished families are unable to pay for textbooks, school clothes and other necessities. Girls face even more of a challenge than boys in Ethiopia when it comes to getting a proper education. Girls are expected to perform housekeeping duties on top of school, and marry young.
Women and Girls: Educate communities on the rights of women and girls, and improve child protection to provide safe, encouraging environments where girls can thrive.
Education: Help students improve their reading, writing and maths skills, while also keeping them interested in staying in school.
Livelihoods: Provide income-generating activities to reduce the burden on families and help girls stay in school.
Is a 3 year old girl
from Zambia
Agness is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Agness is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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 Zambia
Catherine is a girl living with her family. She lives in a small village that lacks resources and opportunities for employment. Her family struggles to provide her with basic living needs with their meager income.
Catherine is a girl living with her family. She lives in a small village that lacks resources and opportunities for employment. Her family struggles to provide her with basic living needs with 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
Agnes lives with her parents and her elder sister. To support the family her father works as a rock-labor with average income of US 35,00 per month. Sometimes, her father also needs to do other jobs to make extra income when the regular job is not available. The family lives in a very moderate house in which the bathing facility is out of the house.
Agnes lives with her parents and her elder sister. To support the family her father works as a rock-labor with average income of US 35,00 per month. Sometimes, her father also needs to do other jobs to make extra income when the regular job is not available. The family lives in a very moderate house in which the bathing facility is out of the house.
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 Kenya
Brian lives with his family in a small village. His mother takes care of the children by her own, and everyday shes works odd jobs but finds it difficult to provide her faily with basic living needs.
Brian lives with his family in a small village. His mother takes care of the children by her own, and everyday shes works odd jobs but finds it difficult to provide her faily 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. 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 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Pisey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Pisey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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.
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 Indonesia
Adrian is a sweet and active little boy. His father makes living by working as a laborer and earns a mere US$ 107.00 per month, which is not enough to support the familys basic needs. Reaching the end of the month is constant struggle for this family.
Adrian is a sweet and active little boy. His father makes living by working as a laborer and earns a mere US$ 107.00 per month, which is not enough to support the familys basic needs. Reaching the end of the month is constant struggle for this 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 7 year old boy
from Kenya
Abdi lives with his parents and two sisters in a destitute neighborhood with poor hygiene and sanitation. His parents minimal income is not enough to afford even their most basic needs. The family shares a small hut poorly built with mud and wood.
Abdi lives with his parents and two sisters in a destitute neighborhood with poor hygiene and sanitation. His parents minimal income is not enough to afford even their most basic needs. The family shares a small hut poorly built with mud and wood.
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 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Pichrak lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Pichrak lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him 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.
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 girl
from Zambia
Beatrice is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
Beatrice is a cheerful girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper facilities. Their house is semi-permanent with two rooms built of sticks and iron roofed and is located two kilometers far from the heart of the village where the nearest health facility and a public school are accessible.
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.
Girl, in particular, have limited opportunities in Zambia. Girls are less likely to finish school and are at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage and early marriage.
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 8 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Abebe lives with his guardian in a one-roomed old house but wants to change their life by fattening livestock. The local community suffers from poorly equipped school and health center.
Abebe lives with his guardian in a one-roomed old house but wants to change their life by fattening livestock. The local community suffers from poorly equipped school and health center.
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 2 year old boy
from Kenya
Brian lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family with basic living needs with his meager income.
Brian lives with his parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. His father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family 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 7 year old girl
from Kenya
Atho lives with her parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. Her father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family with basic living needs with his meager income.
Atho lives with her parents in a small house made of bamboos and galvanized iron. Their source of water comes from the spring, they use firewood for cooking their food, their comfort room is make shift only and they are using firewoods in cooking their foods. Her father works odd jobs in the village but can't provide his family 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. 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 4 year old girl
from Zambia
Anita lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them with basic living needs.
Anita lives with both parents. The father is unemployed and has no skill to offer but does some odd jobs to help support the family. Unfortunately, the income isn't enough to support the family and provide them 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 Ethiopia
Abdi lives with his parents and five siblings in a neighborhood with poor hygiene and shortage of medical facilities. His father is a farmer, and his minimal income, which is less than 200 USDs per annum, is not enough to cover even their most basic needs. The family lives in a small room made up of mud and wood with no running water and toilet. The nearby school and health center lack basic equipment and qualified professionals.
Abdi lives with his parents and five siblings in a neighborhood with poor hygiene and shortage of medical facilities. His father is a farmer, and his minimal income, which is less than 200 USDs per annum, is not enough to cover even their most basic needs. The family lives in a small room made up of mud and wood with no running water and toilet. The nearby school and health center lack basic equipment and qualified professionals.
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 girl
from Vietnam
Huong lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Huong lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her 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 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 9 year old boy
from Uganda
Ashibey is a pleasant boy who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
Ashibey is a pleasant boy who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. His father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
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 7 year old boy
from Uganda
Aron lives with his family in a small village. His mother takes care of the children by her own, and everyday shes works odd jobs but finds it difficult to provide her faily with basic living needs.
Aron lives with his family in a small village. His mother takes care of the children by her own, and everyday shes works odd jobs but finds it difficult to provide her faily 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 6 year old girl
from Kenya
Abdia and her family live in a simple house which is made of light materials. It is located in a rural area. Her father works as a baker who earns about USD$ 78.00 per month but still find it difficult to provide her with basic living needs.
Abdia and her family live in a simple house which is made of light materials. It is located in a rural area. Her father works as a baker who earns about USD$ 78.00 per month but still find it difficult to provide her 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 11 year old girl
from Uganda
Annet is a pleasant girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. Her father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
Annet is a pleasant girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a countryside. Her father is a labourer at a shop and mother is a home maker making it very difficult to provide the family with basic living needs. Their dwelling is with cement walls and roof with clay tiles and lacks access to running water and sanitary facilities as well.
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 6 year old boy
from Philippines
Andrei is a smart boy, and he lives with his parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. His father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
Andrei is a smart boy, and he lives with his parents and siblings in a rural community which was affected by the war.Their dwelling is made with cement walls, and roof with clay tiles. His father is a small-scaled businessman and mother is a home maker. Providing the basic needs with fathers low income is an extreme hard task for him.
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.
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”
When you become a ChildFund supporter, you will receive a sponsorship welcome pack containing:
Absolutely! As long as you sponsor a child and make your first donation before June 30th, your charitable contribution will be tax deductible on your next refund.
Throughout the year, you should receive at least 2 letters from your sponsored child, as well as an annual child progress report with an update on your sponsored child and the ChildFund program’s activities. This will provide you with detailed information about your sponsored child’s development, living circumstances and educational progress. Additional correspondence between you and your sponsored child will also give you an idea of your sponsored child’s hobbies, interests, schoolwork and dreams for the future.
If you would like further information about your sponsored child, please write to the relevant country office and they will answer your questions in as much detail as possible. Contact details for the country office are included inside your child profile. For more specific information about ChildFund programs in your child’s community, please refer to the information inside your child profile.
We continue to face challenging times as a result of Covid-19. International postage has been significantly impacted and deliveries may be delayed or temporarily suspended for some countries. The situation constantly changes, depending on the restrictions in both the destination country and Australia.
During this period, we encourage you to stay in contact with your sponsored child. If you wish to write a letter, the post office is best positioned to advise you of the latest situation when you try to mail it. If you are unable to send your letter, please contact Supporter Relations on 1800 023 600 as some countries can accept emails instead.
We are continuing with our much-loved greetings cards. For some countries, there may be delays in getting your card to your sponsored child. Please rest assured that ChildFund is doing everything in our control to ensure children still receive their packs as soon as possible. Any post that cannot be mailed will be safely stored and sent at the earliest opportunity.
At this time, there may also be delays in delivering correspondence from your child back to you. We know this is frustrating, but ask for your patience.
We strongly encourage sponsors to communicate with their sponsored children. It builds friendships, self-esteem and basic literacy for children, and keeps you in touch with their lives and progress. Please click here for all the information you need to get started.
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.
