Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.

The Book Fair has Arrived!

​If you went to public school anytime after 1982 you may remember the scholastic book fair – a traveling company that allows students to purchase books, posters, journals, pens, and all things educational. When students are given the autonomy to make decisions in what they’re reading it feels less like an assignment or a chore and more like an opportunity. In fact, a 2013 study by the University of Rochester found that elementary-age students, given the choice of what they brought home to read over the break, had less of a summer learning slide than those who did not.

It’s a well loved time. Journals, books, and pens all provide needed outlets for students, and the feeling of inclusion does incredibly powerful things for a child’s mental health.

Update in the Philippines

Recently areas of the Philippines were hit by Typhoon Kalmaeg. The coordinator at the Visayans Center, one of our affiliates and location where possible damages was expected, had indicated that the new center building, provided last year with support from CI, was being used as a shelter for families in the area.
The building is a secure structure, and it was the first time experiencing an emergency! We are so grateful to be able to provide protection for people, all because of your giving.

Despite the difficult weather situations that have been occurring in the Philippines, our coordinators are always working hard to make sure students have what they need.

Giving Tuesday is coming up!

From our Hope In Action Fund to the Feeding Program to Clothing and Shoes, donations from you provide direct and tangible impact to children around the world. If you are considering giving on this upcoming Giving Tuesday, we hope you consider Children Incorporated. We look forward to seeing what we all can accomplish on December 2nd!

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Meet Maya*, a bright sixth grader from Bolivia who dreams of a peaceful world and hopes to become a military officer one day. She’s a good student who especially enjoys physical education and spending time with her friends. In her free time, she loves drawing, watching anime, and listening to movie soundtracks. At home, she helps her mother by keeping her room tidy in their small brick house. Sponsorship would mean the world to her, it would give her the support and encouragement she and her family need to build a brighter future.

*Name has been changed.

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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?

You can sponsor a child in one of three ways:

• call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with a real person in our sponsorship department
• email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org
• go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child that is available for sponsorship.

SPONSOR A CHILD

Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.

Artistic impression at Kids’ Hope Ethiopia

Originally designed to perpetuate the image of the local housing typical hut, these domes stand for educational purposes. They were made with a balloon cast, cover with concrete. Several have been demolished, but for the remaining Kids Hope was able to bring an artist who has a very good experience working with kids.  The kids participated very well in that; for some of them, it was an opportunity to exercise their gift. Afterwords they had a color powder party to celebrate.

Your sponsorships and donations allow for integral moments like this, where children are able to enjoy experiences and express themselves without fear. Thank you!

Recent U.S Site visits

During recent visits at the start of the school year, our U.S Director Renee Kube traveled to several states for check-ins with our affiliated sites. During her trip she connected with our coordinators and brought back a wealth of stories!

Children Incorporated’s dedicated volunteer coordinators were busy confirming enrollments, shopping for school supplies, and welcoming new children into the Sponsorship Program. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, the Hope In Action Program was able to provide extra assistance in several communities. At Crum PK-8, a little girl who was taken in by her sister received a bed, mattress, and dresser. In Martin County, coordinators proudly showcased outdoor classrooms made possible through Hope In Action funds. At Tohaali Community School in New Mexico, students received sports jerseys to represent their school with pride for years to come. At Dzilth Na O Dith Hle, new library books are enriching students’ learning, and at To’Hajiilee Community School, a recent grant is helping a grandmother care for her three granddaughters with much-needed bedding and groceries.

Be on the lookout for a complete trip report soon!

Breakfast time at Laboure school

Our Feeding Program is hard at work in El Salvador, where children are given breakfast every morning to ensure they are fed and focused for the day. These great photos are a reminder of the importance of donating, so-as to continue this important effort. The kids are definitely grateful!

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Unsponsored Child Spotlight

Marcus lives in Brazil. The oldest of three, he lives with his mother and grandparents in a clay walled home. Currently in the seventh grade, Marcus excels in mathematics and loves to play soccer. He dreams of a world that is empathetic and patient, and aspires to be a doctor when he grows up.

Marcus’s dreams are impossible without someone like you helping him succeed. Be the reason he hopes for a brighter future. Sponsor Today.

*Name has been changed.

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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?

You can sponsor a child in one of three ways:

• call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with a real person in our sponsorship department
• email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org
• go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child that is available for sponsorship.

SPONSOR A CHILD

Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.

The 2025/26 school year has officially begun in the US!

We hope you have been enjoying our recent posts showing all our back to school photos. We are so excited to see the school year begin again! Thanks to your generosity, children around the world have the backpacks, school supplies, and clothes they need to begin the school year with confidence. Your support also helps provide nourishing snacks throughout the day, and often the weekends. We couldn’t do this important work without you. Your support ensures our children can return to school with the supplies they need to succeed. They can focus on their education, not on whether their shoes will last another week. Thank you!

Holiday Reminder

Although it may still be summer for most, holiday giving is fast approaching. To make your contribution for your child’s holiday gift head over to our website and log in to your account, or call us at 1-800-538-5381. The deadline is October 15th, don’t delay.

Dandora Update

A lot has been happening at the Dandora Community Centre, one of our affiliated sites in Kenya.

During the recent holiday break, they were hard at work making some improvements. This included cementing the floor of two dormitories that had broken/worn down, repainting the walls of the dormitories and putting ceramic tiles on the entryways. The long term goal is within the next two years, the flooring in the classrooms will be replaced as well.
Improvements like this are only possible because of the generosity of you, our sponsors and donors. You are ensuring the environment our students are learning and living in is safe and secure. As they begin their new school term we know they are grateful for each of you.

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Unsponsored Child Spotlight

Lillian* attends St. John’s Community Centre, where she is currently in the fourth grade. She has just entered our program and is looking for a sponsor to help her education succeed. Her and her four siblings are all being raised by their mother, who makes about $75/month. Lillian does not let that keep her from dreaming though, her favorite subject is math and she wants to become a teacher when she grows up. She works hard, helping her mother and family and would love for you to get to know her and help her goals become a reality.

Sponsor Lillian today!

*Name has been changed.

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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?

You can sponsor a child in one of three ways:

• call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with a real person in our sponsorship department
• email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org
• go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child that is available for sponsorship.

SPONSOR A CHILD

Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.

recent International Visits

Our International team recently visited several locations, making sure each child in our program is given health and opportunities. On a recent visit to our affiliated sites in Kenya, they were able to witness the hard work of the coordinators working with the children everyday.

Unfortunately, the challenges faced by the families we support remain profoundly severe. Many children come from acutely under-served environments and dysfunctional family units, with minimal assistance from local government and community partners. The rising cost of living, compounded by extremely low household incomes, creates a dire situation for these families. Ethiopia presents a harsh economic landscape, characterized by a lower cost of living. Mid-level income families earn a meager $50 per month, with those at the lower end struggling with even less. Here, the impact of sponsorship is truly profound; it represents a substantial portion of a family’s monthly income and extends its benefits far beyond the individual child enrolled. It is, as described, “a God-blessing sent,” providing comprehensive relief and empowering entire households to meet basic needs and invest in their children’s future, and most important: their education!!

Sponsors serve as a vital lifeline for real people facing enormous challenges, and help to provide necessary resources to send children to school and ensure they receive nourishing meals – support that families would otherwise be unable to afford. This ongoing assistance offers a crucial layer of stability in an otherwise precarious existence.

U.S. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM

Summer in the U.S means students are at home but that doesn’t mean we aren’t active! Our Feeding Program is hard at work making sure children have access to food despite not being inside the classroom. Many will be participating in back to school shopping soon, we can’t wait to support them as they anticipate returning to school.

Be sure to check out our recent Facebook post about a student who was gifted a professional haircut to be looking his best for the first day of school.

End of the School Year

Students at the Father Andeweg Institute for the Deaf in Lebanon are currently enjoying their summer break, which will continue until October. They shared with us several photos of the students celebrating graduation, having meals together, and spending time encouraging each other before the break. Despite the enormous difficulties in Lebanon this year, our sponsored students remain optimistic, and are incredibly grateful to their sponsors for providing them stability and a chance at education.

Welcome Liz!

At the Children Incorporated headquarters we have been so excited to welcome our new CEO into the office as she begins the transition into the position.

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Unsponsored Child Spotlight

“Alima” is from a small town in Chile, attending the Handicapped Children’s Center. She is one of 6 children her mother is raising alone. On the meager salary of a tailor, Alima needs a sponsor to help her with the supplies for her to continue school. With just two more years to go, her dream of graduating and becoming a nurse to work to help others can not be possible without you.

*Name has been changed.

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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?

You can sponsor a child in one of three ways: call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with one of our sponsorship department; email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org; or go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child in that is available for sponsorship.

SPONSOR A CHILD

Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.

U.S. Feeding program

Summer for the US affiliated sites is a much quieter time. Kids are out of school and our volunteer coordinators are receiving a much needed break before ramping up for the next year. Even though summer is relatively calm, Children Incorporated is still actively making a difference in the lives of many students and their families. Through our Feeding Program, many children receive nutritious meals, even when the school cafeterias they depend on so much are closed. Some of our coordinators also provide “summer bags” for some children, ensuring that their basic needs for hygiene and personal care items, as well as towels and swimsuits, are met. These small items bring normalcy and inclusion to their summer – they don’t need to be afraid of not participating due to something as simple as no swimsuit. As one of our coordinator explains:

Sponsorship doesn’t just meet needs, it restores hope, builds confidence, and creates opportunity

“At the end of the year students received some summer clothing and hygiene items, as well as a towel, swimsuit, and a fun activity. It makes me smile to know that they are able to have these experiences that they would not normally be able to all with the help of their sponsors.”

International Community Gifts

Our International sites also face challenges during the summer months and during breaks from school. For students at The Father Andeweg Institute for the Deaf in Lebanon, summer is time away from the school dormitory, spent at home with the family. These children and their families rely on support from Children Incorporated to get them through the school year, and summer is no different. They are extremely grateful for the clothing and shoes they receive, the food they are provided, and some benefit from new batteries for their cochlear implants, even while away from school. Our sponsors and donors do so much to make this happen. One generous sponsor recently donated a generous community gift, and as the direct result, five of our unsponsored students at the Andeweg Institute are now receiving food assistance.

Affiliated Site Visits

Several times a year all of our directors travel around the world to connect and engage directly with the coordinators and students within our program. Keep following on social media to hear their stories of how children are being uplifted and supported to break the cycles of poverty.

Transition Letter from Ronald Carter

If you haven’t already heard, our current CEO will be retiring at the end of September and Liz Collins will be taking his role at President and CEO. Check out his letter to our sponsors, donors, and all upcoming participants in our organization here.

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Unsponsored Child Spotlight

This is Maria*. She is 13 years old and is currently in the eighth grade. In her home country of Honduras she resides at the boarding school with her four siblings. Her teachers describe her as intelligent and she loves playing soccer with the other students at her school. Maria has big dreams for her future, she dreams of becoming a lawyer and helping create a better world around her. This is an impossible goal without a sponsor to assist her achieve her ambitions. Sponsorship means young women like Maria can help change the world for future generations, and you can be the one to make that a reality.

*Name has been changed.

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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?

You can sponsor a child in one of three ways: call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with one of our sponsorship department; email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org; or go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child in that is available for sponsorship.

SPONSOR A CHILD