Gardening with Hope

Growing More Than Food: School Gardens That Teach, Nourish, and Inspire

Across our programs, gardens are doing more than producing vegetables; they’re classrooms, kitchens, and places where confidence takes root. Over the years, Children Incorporated has supported garden projects in schools, children’s homes, and communities around the world. These gardens provide fresh food for school cafeterias and families, teach agricultural and life skills, and create safe outdoor spaces where children learn responsibility and teamwork. From Ethiopia, Brazil, New Orleans, and Virginia, school gardens show how simple […]

Facts About Child Hunger and Poverty

What you should know about how child hunger affects children’s well-being

Hunger is defined by not having enough food to meet daily energy and nutritional needs. It is a problem that most often affects low-income families, because living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. In order for a child to have a chance at a bright future, they need to eat healthy meals every day. When they’re hungry, children are more likely to be […]

Perseverance and Positivity in Africa

How Sponsorship Transforms Lives in Kenya and Ethiopia

During recent visits to our affiliated sites in Kenya and Ethiopia, we were again reminded of the profound difference sponsorship makes in the lives of children and their families. Our international team witnessed not only the challenges these communities face, but also the resilience and opportunities created through the support of our sponsors. Kenya: Nurturing Dreams Through Education and Care In Nairobi, St. John’s Community Center has provided education and care since 1977, and Children […]

Sponsoring a Child in Africa

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 Africa. If you still have questions after reading the following, please feel to contact us, […]

Children’s Education and Poverty

What you should know about how poverty affects childhood education

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 […]

New and Improved Construction in Nairobi

Children Incorporated has supported renovations at the Dandora Center

We recently received a letter from our volunteer coordinator, James, at the Dandora Center in Nairobi, Kenya, who writes to us to express his gratitude for Hope In Action funds that have allowed him to improve and expand the school, which is all to the great benefit of the children we serve there. A letter from James “Dear Children Incorporated, Receive warm greetings from us all at the Dandora Center, and we hope that this […]