“We are firm believers that our children, youth, and their families are the heroes of their own development. We want to contribute to the strengthening of their capacities so that they can prosper and have a sustainable life. We do it by connecting the wills and capacities of those who share our vision.”

“For me, Children International is like my second home. It’s the place where I can be at peace and where I meet up with all my friends and the people who share the same interests as me. The impact that Children International has on kids is huge because they learn a lot of things like overcoming their fears. There are also programs like the Youth Health Corps that teach you how to take care of yourself as a person and to be responsible and respectful.”

“The organization is a great help for low-income kids. And for me, it means a lot because I have learned a lot of things and I like to help people and be charitable with the kids. Kids like to come here. More than anything, they like the library. The youth participate in different programs and even I participate because I like it.”

“Children International, for me, is everything. I’ve always received the help I needed. My sponsor sent me photos of her house and her family, and that made me feel appreciated. As I grew up, I came to the community center to play, to hang out with my friends. This is a safe place for children and teens. The only problem was that, at the community center, the hours passed quickly and too soon it would be time to go home!”

“I dream of a world that is equitable, more humane and is better integrated with the environment. For this, it is essential to focus on the development of people and, from there, create positive change from the smallest actions. This is done with love, warmth and respect. I am convinced that the work we do together at Children International is creating a path to that better world."

“The work I do at Children International creates opportunity...an opportunity to serve, an opportunity to transform, an opportunity to improve people's lives and through it, ours.”

“Children International for me means support. Mainly about training, because parents who participate in workshops learn more than they think will, and that knowledge is replicated to others within the community and put into practice for everyone. As a result, the community remains united.”