Member Spotlight

Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour a Big Hit in Philippines
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight

The seventh leg of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour spent four days in the Philippines. … the last event of the tour was a rugby clinic for 100 children at the Concepcion Elementary School in Marikina City. The activity was delivered by Rugby World Cup 2019 Worldwide Partner DHL in collaboration with the


Saving Children’s Lives With a ‘Yellow Carpet’
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight
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yellow carpet CFKorea web 2

One in three Koreans feel that their society is not safe. ChildFund Korea is doing its part to improve safety for school children in the country through the ‘Yellow Carpet’ initiative.


Is the World Making Effective Change for All?
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight

Find out about the High-Level Political Forum — what is it, and why is it so important to the global community. More than 2,000 representatives of government, civil society, business and United Nations (UN) agencies are meeting at the annual High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) this week in New York. They’re figuring out if the world


Preventing Irregular Child Migration in Central America (PICMCA)
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight

ChildFund Alliance members are undertaking a project in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua designed to improve the well-being of children and youth who are at risk of irregular migration. (ENGLISH) Preventing Irregular Child Migration in Central America (PICMCA) Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) is leading a CAD $15.2M regional project in El


ChildFund International to Serve Children Still Separated from Families at the U.S. Border
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight

Right now, as policies and procedures surrounding children separated from their families continue to evolve, a major concern has yet to be resolved: the plight of those thousands who remain removed from their parents. ChildFund International is deeply concerned about their wellbeing. We have been working with children and families on both sides of the


With Childfund, Neelam Makhijani Aims to Create a Better Tomorrow for Children
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight

As CEO and Director of ChildFund India, Neelam Makhijani is working to give excluded and vulnerable children the capacity to improve their lives and become adults who bring positive change in their communities. As a journalist in New York, Neelam Makhijani worked for a leading Asian weekly, where she wrote and commented on South Asian political


ChildFund International Joins World Cup Campaign to #PassTheHappiness to Teens Where It’s Needed Most
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight
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RS44890 Raniya3 web crop

Today, thousands of people worldwide are beside themselves with excitement at the kickoff of the world’s foremost soccer tournament. Here at ChildFund International we have something else to celebrate: We have teamed up with Coca-Cola, Walmart International and One World Play Project to #PassTheHappiness. Through this worldwide campaign, we will receive a share of 100,000


Pursuing a Global Vision to End Violence Against Children
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight
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PatrickMinisterRicardoGonzalezBorgne PatricksMessage 061118

Our progress for positive change in Paraguay is setting the stage for collaboration with governments and civil-society organizations around the world If you’ve ever been to Paraguay, you might understand the feeling of community you experience from people in all corners of the country. I experienced this genuine welcome on my recent trip there a


Girls Score a Goal to End Child Marriage in India
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight
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RS44892 Raniya web

Soccer is widely regarded as an excellent way for kids to stay physically fit, build social skills and develop self-confidence. In several small Indian communities where ChildFund works, the world’s most popular sport has another, more surprising benefit: empowering girls to resist early marriage. Meet 16-year-old Raniya. Her home state of Jharkhand, India, is rich


Former Sponsored Child Speaks for Her Peers on Global Stage
by ChildFund Alliance Member Spotlight
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meeting with the Queen of Sweden

By Ángeles, CCFC former sponsored child, Paraguay (Translated by Maria Ferreira, program officer, Paraguay) It’s been a busy few months for Ángeles, a former sponsored child from Paraguay. This past fall, she attended a violence-prevention meeting in Ottawa, hosted on behalf of the World Health Organization and the Government of Canada. And, she’s just returned