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from Children Believe

September 2025

Back to School: The Universal Power of Possibility

CEO Fred Witteveen reflects on back-to-school season and how removing barriers to education gives every child the same sense of possibility.

September 2025

From Numbers to Hearts: My Journey as a Mother and Financial Analyst

Discover Noor’s inspiring journey as a mother and financial analyst, showing how numbers translate into life-changing impact for children and communities.

September 2025

Strong communities keep kids safe

Discover how Children Believe’s programs helped Daysi protect her children, strengthen her community, and build a brighter future.

September 2025

Back to School: The Universal Power of Possibility...

CEO Fred Witteveen reflects on back-to-school season and how removing barriers to education gives every child the same sense of possibility.

September 2025

From Numbers to Hearts: My Journey as a Mother and...

Discover Noor’s inspiring journey as a mother and financial analyst, showing how numbers translate into life-changing impact for children and communities.

September 2025

Strong communities keep kids safe

Discover how Children Believe’s programs helped Daysi protect her children, strengthen her community, and build a brighter future.

September 2025

Overcoming reading challenges

With support from Children Believe, José Miguel overcame illiteracy and now dreams fearlessly about his future. Discover his inspiring story.

September 2025

Rallying for the right to learn

A small Ghanaian community transformed their children’s future by rallying for their right to education—with new schools, teachers, and hope.

August 2025

From silence to symphony

Discover how community programs in Paraguay are transforming the lives of children with special needs by reducing violence, promoting positive parenting, and empowering families. Follow Fiorella’s inspiring journey from silence to music and independence.

July 2025

Post G7 Aftermath: Why we Need to Keep Pushing for...

Why Canada must lead on global education: a call for bold action post-G7 to prevent conflict, foster peace, and invest in children’s futures.

July 2025

What does freedom mean?

This Nelson Mandela Day, discover what freedom means through the eyes of a child—and why education is the most powerful tool to unlock it.

June 2025

Children Believe’s Canadian journey

Celebrate Canada Day with Children Believe as we honour our Canadian roots, generous supporters, and a legacy of compassion creating change worldwide.

June 2025

Insider Story: The children I met at a gold mine —...

A haunting firsthand account from a gold mining site in Burkina Faso — and how your support is helping children escape child labour and return to school.

May 2025

Canada’s Opportunity to Lead: Education as a Path ...

As the G7 Summit approaches, Children Believe CEO Fred Witteveen calls on Canada to lead the world in supporting 12 years of quality education for all children—because education is key to global peace and prosperity.

May 2025

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025

A new government program in Ghana is providing free sanitary pads to help girls stay in school. Learn how Children Believe is supporting this initiative to break down barriers and fight period poverty.