Friendship and caring make all the difference in a child’s life

Girls walk to school

Watch this video to see a beautiful example of school pals bonding in and out of class

Tools and training are essential for children to access education and overcome barriers, but friendship and relationships are also key to healthy emotional growth.

Children Believe is committed to providing safe and inclusive spaces for children to grow and learn, where they can learn about their rights and even play an active role in improving child-protection systems for other kids.

Education can also be expensive, with school fees, books and other learning materials, right down to the simple tools of pencil crayons and paper. So, thanks to donors to our gift catalogue, many young learners will receive a backpack filled with essential supplies, improving their access to an education and future filled with hope.

Watch the Heart Touching Films video below to see a beautiful example of how school can be a place for friendships to blossom and how children can thrive when they have access to education and the necessary materials.

You can help a child by providing the tools kids need for school through our Gifts for Good catalogue.

About Children Believe

Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

About Childfund Alliance

A member of ChildFund Alliance, Children Believe is part of a global network of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities. ChildFund helps nearly 23-million children and their families in 70 countries overcome poverty and underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work to end violence against children; provide expertise in emergencies and disasters to ease the harmful impact on children and their communities; and engage children and youth to create lasting change and elevate their voices in decisions that affect their lives.

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