Visiting the Pearl of the Orient Seas

Our Director of Development travels to the Philippines

For many years, I have looked forward to the time when I would be able to visit our affiliated sites in the Philippines. My knowledge of the country has been limited to what I would hear on global new stations relating to politics or natural disasters, and without ever having visited, I knew little else about this nation consisting of over 7,000 islands. But as with all the other countries I have had the privilege […]

Sponsoring a Child in Mexico

16 Important Questions to Answer

Here at Children Incorporated, we know that sponsoring a child in need is extraordinarily rewarding, so we want to provide you with a guide to walk you through the process. In order to make your decision as easy as possible, here you will find the answers to sixteen of the most common questions we receive about sponsoring a child in Mexico. If you still have questions after reading the following, please feel to contact us, […]

Giving Children Space to Learn

La Recolección School helps with overcrowded schools in Nicaragua

After leaving Costa Rica in the fall of 2022, our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, traveled to Nicaragua to visit the two affiliated sites that we work with in the country. Today, we hear from Luis about his trip to the La Recolección School, where sponsored children are provided with a safe and spacious place to get an education. Learning about our affiliated site “La Recolección is a semi-private school run by the Sisters […]

On to Higher Education in Nicaragua

At Casa Betania, students are university bound

After leaving Costa Rica in the fall of 2022, our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, traveled to Nicaragua to visit our two affiliated sites in the country, the first being the Casa Betania Center. Today, we hear from Luis about his meetings with our volunteer coordinator, our sponsored children, and their parents during his time there. A Visit to Boaco “Casa Betania is a community center with an after-school program and a medical clinic […]

Help Save Children in the Philippines

Facts about child poverty in the Philippines and how Children Incorporated is helping

The Philippines comprise a vast island nation in southeast Asia. This archipelago of more than 7,000 islands boasts sandy beaches, towering mountains and volcanoes, tropical rainforests and an incredible wealth of natural resources and biodiversity. Humans have called these islands home for thousands of years, predating historic records. Today, the Philippines incorporate a staggering number of languages, ethnic groups, religions and cultures. Despite its status as an emerging market, however, nearly half of all Filipinos […]

Needing Long-Term Support in Costa Rica

Parents in San Jose, Costa Rica hope sponsorship lasts until graduation

In the fall of 2022, our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, visited our affiliated sites in Costa Rica for the first time since before the pandemic. Today, we hear from Luis about his visit to La Milagrosa, where he met with our volunteer coordinator, as well as with parents and students in our sponsorship program. “Our sponsors provide food, school supplies, shoes, clothing, and any basic resources and emergency support that the children need […]