Children Incorporated Interview
All children deserve a fair shot at an education that opens doors and inspires them to reach their potential. But basic school equipment is an unaffordable luxury for some families.
Children Incorporated connects sponsors with impoverished children in 21 countries.
Find out how you can help give kids in poverty the hope and confidence they need to make a difference.
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May 28, 2021
Helping Create a Level Playing Field for Kids in Poverty
#226 Great.com Talks With… Children Incorporated
It’s often said that a good education grants the best odds of social mobility. But even the simplest things can keep the poorest kids away from school: lack of new clothes, new shoes or basic books and stationery. In this episode we talked with Shelley Callahan from Children Incorporated about the importance of keeping kids in education.
Breaking the Cycle and Inspiring Change
Without healthy encouragement or the right equipment, children from very poor backgrounds will likely drop out of school, perpetuating the cycle of poverty across a new generation. Poverty affects kids in a number of less obvious ways, too. Without ready access to transport, many poorer families are relatively isolated, with a restricted choice of healthy foods to feed their kids and poorly maintained housing to shelter them. Some do not have access to utilities we take for granted. This can all take a huge toll on a child’s development.
Shelley explains that Children Incorporated bridges the financial and emotional gap and gives these kids a chance to shine. They partner individual sponsors with children around the world, working in three hundred affiliated projects with volunteer coordinators in twenty one countries.
Listen to the whole interview to hear the inspiring story of Andre from Bolivia, who has gone from strength to strength thanks to sponsorship and is now giving back to his community. Children Incorporated also welcomes donations and sponsors.
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