2025 Community (re)View

enjoy some of our favorite COMMUNITY PHOTOS FROM 2025

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See the stories and feel the inspiration of accomplishment in 2025 with Children International. From speedskating to community classrooms to honoring cultural traditions, see the impact we had together this year.
Sponsored child skating
The sport of speedskating: Sponsored 10‑year‑old Samuel (in front), showed so much passion and potential as a young speedskater that he earned a scholarship that’s helping fund his gear and travel expenses. He’s now proudly part of a team representing his home province in Ecuador.

Photo by Patricia H., Agency Journalist, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

man reads to children in the Philippines
Expanding the classroom: Our underserved communities across the Philippines are thankful for a recent large donation of educational materials, including books and other interactive learning aids. Here, children and parents gather outside a sari-sari store, sharing a donated storybook.

Photo by Christina B., Senior Global Director, Strategic Partnerships

woman looks at vegetables at a market stand
A Dominican delight: Robelina — a volunteer mom and mother of three children — is seen here with her youngest, 3‑year‑old Elian. She is shopping for the ingredients to make arepa, a densely textured dessert made with unleavened cornmeal and coconut. “Adding raisins,” says Robelina, “provides an unmatched flavor and texture.”

Photo by Carina C., Agency Journalist, Dominican Republic.

a girl sits at her school desk smiling
The pedagogy of happiness: The smiles of sponsored 6-year-old Lillian (front) and her classmates in Lusaka are beautiful signs of the joy children experience when they have access to education with caring, committed teachers.

Photo by Caren M., Agency Journalist, Lusaka, Zambia.

a child standing at the community center
(Re)modeling for fun: Inside a newly remodeled play area at one of our Dominican Republic community centers, a young boy poses beside a recently added mural. Led by our Youth Council, this remodeling project also gives kids the opportunity to “make it their own” playground by adding colorful, uplifting images.

Photo by Carina C., Agency Journalist, Dominican Republic.

children participate in programing
Community classrooms: In communities that are farther out from our centers, staff take our programs into sponsored children’s neighborhoods. “The most rewarding aspect of delivering our programs,” says Lesly, a program facilitator, “has been creating a connection with the children and helping them find a different way to see the world through life skills.”

Photo by Patricia C., Agency Journalist, Barranquilla, Colombia.

mothers and their children pose for the camera
Facilitating for the future: Sara L. (back row, third from right) is a mother of three and a volunteer facilitator in Guatemala. Here, she is seen with the children and mothers who gather in the community every Monday for courses on topics ranging from nutrition to early education and skill-building. “For me,” says Sara, “children are a great joy.”

Photo by Carolina P., Agency Journalist, Guatemala.

children play games in the Philippines
Learning to play and playing to learn: Learning about teamwork. Playing by the rules. Looking out for others. The importance of exercise. When children learn to play games in group settings, they get to have fun while developing important skills. In the Philippines, staff and volunteers recently joined children and mothers to enjoy a morning of larong pinoy, or traditional Filipino games, in their Manila community.

Photo by Levi M., Agency Journalist, Philippines.

a parade in Honduras in honor of Independence Day
Freedom celebrations and flying flags: Eight Latin American nations are celebrating their independence days in the month of September, including Mexico (Sept 16th), Guatemala and Honduras (both on the 15th). Here, a group of sponsored children in Honduras prepare to join a larger group on Honduran flag day, which takes place exactly two weeks before the independence festivities.

Photo by Nelson G., Agency Journalist, Honduras.

kids celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico
Honoring ancestors: As people of all ages in the U.S. gear up for Halloween at the end of October, preparations are also underway for Day of the Dead festivals. Celebrated on November 1st & 2nd, this is an official public holiday in Mexico, resulting in two days of festivities and honoring loved ones for Mexicans, including our sponsored children and youth.

Photo by Paola G., Agency Journalist, Mexico.

youth in India show their food
No flames, just fun and flavorful: This “non-fire cooking” activity, conducted in partnership with Mukti India Foundation, is part of an extracurricular program encouraging creativity, teamwork and healthy eating. Using fresh ingredients without fire ensures both safety and fun!

Photo and information by Kirti M., Agency Journalist, India.

Children in Guatemala pose in front of a Christmas tree
Peace, smiles, gratitude and more: The spirit of the holiday season knows no bounds. As people around the world count down the days to Christmas morning, sponsored children like these remind us of what truly matters. Happy holidays! 

Photo by Carolina P., Agency Journalist, Guatemala.

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Comments

victorpr
Dec 14, 2025

Muy interesante ver el desarrollo de estos ninos y ninas apadrinadas, como van evolucionando atravez del tiempo en que estan estudiando y el avance que van obteniendo cada dia qe pasan, eseo me llena de orgullo y satisfacion ver ha todos/das como van desarrolando cada uno sus habilidades y destreza que cada uno tiene y ese poder de lograr lo que ellos quieren , Children los felicitos por esa gran labor que ustede llevan acabo en todo el mundo, mil veces gracias, que Dios bendiga esa gran labor que cada dia realizan, Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Ano Nuevo, abrazos.

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