Children International

Children International
AbbreviationCI
Formation1936[1]
TypeNGO
Legal statusFoundation
PurposeEradicating child poverty
HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri[2]
CEO
Susana Eshleman[3]
Websitewww.children.org

Children International is a global nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps children break the cycle of poverty. It addresses children’s critical needs through early intervention and regular interaction in community centers.[4] The goal is to help children overcome the effects of poverty, support their education, and prepare youth to contribute to society.[5]

The organization provides health benefits, such as annual medical exam and care during illness. If a child needs more advanced health intervention, the organization assists in providing referrals to specialists.[6] Beyond these critical needs, Children International provides nutritional support, dental care, counseling for children and families, school supplies and fees, clothing, and items for the home.[7] It also engages youth through leadership development opportunities, scholarships, and financial and job-skills training.[8] An example of youth programming is "Into Employment," where participating youth receive training in welding, electrical, refrigeration and industrial mechanics.[9] Youth may also take courses on sales techniques, customer service, accounting, critical thinking and leadership.[10] The international hotel chain InterContinental is one business working with the charity to provide job skills training for youth in Mexico.[11] Children International has also worked with the Starwood Foundation to help youth prepare for jobs in the hospitality industry.[12]

Children International ran other notable programs including a school feeding program in Zambia.[13] With support from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,[14] Children International offered a global community literacy program. The charity has been recognized for giving out books in the Philippines,[15] Kenya,[16] and Malawi.[17] The organization also hosted reading tents in Uganda.[18][19]

Children International has engaged in humanitarian aid after disasters. They provided assistance in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, distributing personal care supplies,[20] and clothing, food, water and other relief.[21] Children International also pledged to assist the recovery effort with rebuilding and other aid.[22]

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  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-06-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  9. ^ "HSBC Helps to Provide Job Training to Poor Youth - Raman Media Network". 13 December 2010.
  10. ^ "Expreso". Archived from the original on 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
  11. ^ "Capacitarán a 50 jóvenes de Zapopan para vacantes laborales". 4 August 2014.
  12. ^ LITTLE, CORRIS (March 31, 2016). "Starwood, Children International Fight Poverty With Job Training". Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  13. ^ Djokotoe, Edem. "Jump to Content Breakfast with James Cook". The Post Online. Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2019-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  14. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ "BusinessWeek Mindanao Online | Get the latest news and updates about Mindanao". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  16. ^ Gondwi, Chancy (February 18, 2014). "Children International US donates books to Malawi schools". Nyasa Times. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  17. ^ "Children International US donates books to Malawi schools | Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi". Archived from the original on 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  18. ^ "Reading tent opens in Kampala". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  19. ^ "A poor reading culture sabotages the city's programes". Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
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  21. ^ "Kansas City based Children International seeks financial help with relief efforts in the Philippines - + KSHB.com". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  22. ^ "KTWU I've Got Issues | Philippine Calamity | Season 3 | Episode 311". 22 August 2023.