Truly a nation of contrasts, Chile spans over 2,000 miles of South America’s western coastline, with deserts in the north, rainforests in the south and the snowcapped peaks of the Andes Mountains ranging throughout. Although a politically progressive country when it comes to human rights, millions of Chileans live in abject poverty.
Thanks to caring people like you, since 1964, Children Incorporated has helped thousands of children living in poverty in Chile.
There is a striking disparity between the rich and the poor here, which stems in part from the education system. A good education in Chile is expensive, and parents must pick up the bill for tuition costs. It’s a cycle — inadequate education yields unskilled workers who earn insufficient funds to cover tuition expenses for their children. As a result, parents work long hours for low wages, and children often get jobs at a young age to help support their families, preventing them from getting an education.
Challenges for Children in Chile
In Chile, children’s very lives and futures are at risk, as they struggle with poverty and a lack of educational resources. Right now, children in Chile need your help.
- According to UNICEF, there are 703,045 children and adolescents living in income poverty
- As of 2020, 15.6% of children in Chile are impoverished
- Healthcare inequalities among the poor are a major issue in Chile meaning poor families often get low-quality services or none at all
- Child labor in Chile keeps children from attending school and receiving an education, which would help them break the cycle of poverty within their household
Thanks to caring people like you, since 1964, Children Incorporated has helped thousands of children living in poverty in Chile.
We work with our volunteer coordinators in local communities to provide health and nutrition, education, hygiene items, clothes, shoes, and other essentials that help children and families rise above the poverty in which they live.
Our strategy is to focus on individual children through our sponsorship program, ensuring they are receiving exactly what they need on a regular basis.
Your support makes all our work possible to help children in crisis in Chile.
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How do I sponsor a child in Chile?
You can sponsor a child in one of three ways: call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with one of our staff members; email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org; or go online to our sponsorship portal, create an account, and search for a child that is available for sponsorship.