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Every child is our child

Every child needs a safe, nurturing place to call home, and the chance to achieve their potential through education. Sadly, not every child is so fortunate.

World's Children has cared for orphans and vulnerable children around the world since 1965. We assist the most desperate children—orphans, unwanted girls, abandoned or abused children, and children with HIV/AIDS.

To fight poverty, educate girls

Prevent child trafficking and child marriage

Give them a career - change a life

Our Programs

World’s Children provides direct support to orphans and vulnerable children through three main programs: Child Sponsorship, College Scholarships, and Special Projects.

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Latest News

Our blog posts are the best way to receive in-depth news about our programs and projects. Read the latest or find a topic that interests you

Sankranti Celebration

Sankranti Harvest Celebration You know the children in the orphanages we support celebrates birthdays and cultural holidays. In India, the children love Sankranti. Keep reading and we’re sure you will see why. Harvest Festival in India There are many different holidays celebrated throughout India – one popular holiday

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Keeping up to date with Newsletters

World’s Children mails out old-fashioned paper newsletters to sponsors and donors every couple of months or so. If you’ve been missing out, you can get up to date or read some history. Since we are usually mailing photos, progress reports, letters and drawings to sponsors, we add all

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Sad Beginnings, Happy Endings

Keeping up to date with Newsletters

World’s Children mails out old-fashioned paper newsletters to sponsors and donors every couple of months or so. If you’ve been missing out, you can get up to date or read some history. Since we are usually mailing photos, progress reports, letters and drawings to sponsors, we add all

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Children at Nambikkai Illam Orphanage with Deva and Yasotha

Successful Sponsorship leads to Independence

A Successful Journey Out of Poverty Have you ever wondered how kids who grow up in an orphanage eventually find a husband or wife, get a job and then start a family? The journey from being an orphaned child to becoming a self-sufficient young adult requires a lot

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