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Children International, fundada en 1936, e … Children International, fundada en 1936, es una organización humanitaria sin ánimo de lucro cuya misión es "producir un cambio real y duradero en las vidas de los niños que viven en la pobreza". Su oficina matriz está ubicada en Kansas City, Misuri, EE. UU., y cuenta con 17 agencias en 11 países. La organización lleva a cabo dicha misión principalmente a través de su programa de apadrinamiento, mediante el cual niños de escasos recursos económicos son unidos con padrinos individuales que desean abordar las necesidades inmediatas y básicas de los mismos. El propósito del programa de apadrinamiento es proporcionar a cada niño beneficios y programas de apoyo – principalmente en las áreas de educación y salud – con el fin de brindarles las herramientas y las oportunidades necesarias para mejorar su situación económica. Entre los beneficios principales se encuentran la atención médica y dental, la asistencia educacional, ropa, calzado y ayuda con la vivienda. Children International actualmente atiende a más de 335,000 niños de escasos recursos económicos en 11 países alrededor del mundo: los Estados Unidos, México, Guatemala, Honduras, la República Dominicana, Colombia, Ecuador, las Filipinas, India, Kenia y Zambia. En Chile clausuró sus operaciones en mayo de 2014. clausuró sus operaciones en mayo de 2014.
, Children International is a global nonprof … Children International is a global nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps children break the cycle of poverty. It addresses children’s critical needs through early intervention and regular interaction in community centers. The goal is to help children overcome the effects of poverty, support their education, and prepare youth to contribute to society. The organization provides health benefits, such as annual medical exam and care during illness. If a child needs more advanced health intervention, the organization assists in providing referrals to specialists. Beyond these critical needs, Children International provides nutritional support, dental care, counseling for children and families, school supplies and fees, clothing, and items for the home. It also engages youth through leadership development opportunities, scholarships, and financial and job-skills training. An example of youth programming is "Into Employment," where participating youth receive training in welding, electrical, refrigeration and industrial mechanics. Youth may also take courses on sales techniques, customer service, accounting, critical thinking and leadership. The international hotel chain InterContinental is one business working with the charity to provide job skills training for youth in Mexico. Children International has also worked with the Starwood Foundation to help youth prepare for jobs in the hospitality industry. Children International ran other notable programs including a school feeding program in Zambia. With support from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Children International offered a global community literacy program. The charity has been recognized for giving out books in the Philippines, Kenya, and Malawi. The organization also hosted reading tents in Uganda. Children International has engaged in humanitarian aid after disasters. They provided assistance in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, distributing personal care supplies, and clothing, food, water and other relief. Children International also pledged to assist the recovery effort with rebuilding and other aid.very effort with rebuilding and other aid.
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Children International, fundada en 1936, e … Children International, fundada en 1936, es una organización humanitaria sin ánimo de lucro cuya misión es "producir un cambio real y duradero en las vidas de los niños que viven en la pobreza". Su oficina matriz está ubicada en Kansas City, Misuri, EE. UU., y cuenta con 17 agencias en 11 países.U., y cuenta con 17 agencias en 11 países.
, Children International is a global nonprof … Children International is a global nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps children break the cycle of poverty. It addresses children’s critical needs through early intervention and regular interaction in community centers. The goal is to help children overcome the effects of poverty, support their education, and prepare youth to contribute to society.nd prepare youth to contribute to society.
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