ChildFund International
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Phone: 804-756-2700
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Target demographics: We assist children in 31 countries, including the United States.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Direct beneficiaries include children who are sponsored by individuals or groups in the 31 countries where ChildFund works.
Geographic areas served: 31 countries, including the United States
Mission:
ChildFund International Exists to: Help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting, and advancing the worth and rights of children. One of the world''s oldest and most respected international child development organizations, ChildFund International works in 31 countries and assists approximately 13.5 million children and family members worldwide, regardless of their race, creed or gender.
Results:
ChildFund has established youth clubs so children and youth can tell us how they experiecne poverty. From this knowledge, we build programs that address targeted issues so that programs are impactful and can be sustained by the communities served. We have improved maternal/child health, educated families on achieving a balanced diet and even helped start community gardens. ChildFund not only addresses education, but we work to improve the quality of education so it becomes meaningful. In addition, we conduct studies to determine what education or skills training are viable to the communities where the children live. We are a child develoment organization with programs that have a deep understanding of localities needs and a long-term goal of enabling children to become contributing adults.
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Craig F.
05/18/12
I will be quitting ChildFund this week after 7 years and 3 sponsored children. Dropping "Christian" from its name was the first bad sign. I "visited" 2 of my sponsored children. It is false advertising to call it a visit, it should be called a "meeting". We got to meet with the kids in the ChildFund...
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Amy Kaufmann
05/03/12
I have been sponsoring a child for 8 years and I think it is disguisting that ChildFund takes 20% of gifts as handling fees. These children need the money more then they do. It really sours the gift giving process. If Anne Goddard can take home over $250,000 in 2010 they can find a way to lower ...
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mickik
05/02/12
I have been a sponsor for many years - currently sponsor 3 children. There is no doubt that ChildFund does good work - but to take 20% of the gift meant for the family is excessive. I am willing to give 5% - that is reasonable - but not 20%. Additionally - the children are sponsored for 18 years...
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