At Children Incorporated, we believe that education is a way out of poverty for children, both in the United States and globally. Many barriers stand in the way of children receiving an education, from unaffordable school fees and a lack of basic facilities, to discrimination and low-quality instruction. These are often compounded by some cultural practices such as early marriage, as well as by the general preference of boys over girls, both of which make […]
Children’s Education and Poverty
What you should know about how poverty affects childhood education
A Safe Place for Children to Learn in Bolivia
Despite a history of violence in the country, Sucre is a peaceful city
Bolivia is a country known for its tumultuous history, dating back decades, in which a series of coups and countercoups have made the country unsafe for residents and tourists alike. And although in more recent times, with a democratic ruling party, Bolivia has seen less civil unrest than previously, the country is still facing problems with violence due to modern-day political interference. Being smaller in size than the larger Bolivian cities of La Paz and […]
Our December 2023 Impact Report
A letter from our volunteer coordinators at Eden Elementary School
Our volunteer coordinators, Alicia and Marlena, at Eden Elementary School in Kentucky are well aware of just how much our donors do for the children they support. Today, we hear from Alicia and Marlena about the particular projects that Children Incorporated has been able to fund at their school, and how our thoughtful donors are making big changes for families in need as a part of our December 2023 Impact Report. An amazing amount of […]
An Educated City
In Sucre, Bolivia, public and private schools are in abundance
After spending the day visiting the Santa Rosa School outside of Sucre, Bolivia, it was time for our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, and me to visit the Gattorno School — also known as the Santa Ana School — in the center of the city. As one of eight schools we are affiliated within with in the small area that makes up downtown Sucre, I would quickly find out just how important education is […]
Our Annual Fund Allows Us to Plan for the Future
A letter from our CEO and President, Ron Carter
Dear Friends, December is an important month. For some, it is the end of yet another year, a time to wrap up loose ends and bring matters, personal and professional, to closure. For others, both religious and otherwise, December is the season of advent, of fresh starts, of hope, peace, joy, and love. Sprinkled throughout the month are all sorts of days of special recommendation. For example, December 4th is “Wear Brown Shoes Day,” December […]
Our November 2023 Impact Report
A letter from Linda at Highland Turner Elementary School in Kentucky
Many of our affiliated sites in Eastern Kentucky were greatly impacted by flooding last year, which left communities devastated and families homeless. Thanks to our Hope In Action Fund, which allows us to respond to emergency situations that arise, we were able to help many people start to rebuild their lives. Today we hear from Linda at Highland Turner Elementary School, who writes to tell us about how our donors and sponsors helped children in […]