As we close one year and look to the next, Children International President and CEO Susana Eshleman shares a heartfelt message about the progress you made possible — and the opportunities ahead. She reflects on the bold steps taken in 2025 to strengthen our programs and on an inspiring encounter from her recent field visits.
Susana also offers a glimpse of 2026, when Children International celebrates its 90th anniversary. After nearly a century of partnership from supporters like you, our mission to help young people build healthy, hopeful and self-sustaining futures has never felt more urgent or more achievable. On behalf of the entire organization, Susana thanks you for your ongoing support for young people who deserve every chance to thrive!
Comments
janet m. carrato
Jan 16, 2026
Happy 90th anniversary Children International and congratulations on the innumerable lives positively transformed! Here's to at least 90 more ahead!
byteacher
Jan 16, 2026
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing. Linda Miller
kathyg123
Jan 16, 2026
Happy 90th Anniversary Children International!! I'm very proud to be a part of Children International, and a part of my Sponsor Children's lives. It brings me much joy to have my Sponsor Children in my life. (I want to continue to have an impact, and make a difference in a child's life). Thank you Susana, and Staff for All you do! Job well Done! May you all have a Happy New Year! *2026*
jeana tulloch
Jan 20, 2026
Happy 90th anniversary children international I am so honored to be a part of this program I am so happy to have my sponsored child Mirriam, may God continue to bless her and her family also to continue blessing the program. Thanks to the staff and director for doing such a wonderful job. I love to make a difference in a Childs life. I will continue to pray that God keep it going and more people will help to make a difference also. I am so honored God Bless all of you continually. Have a blessed new Year!!
You must be logged in to comment. If you have an account, click here to log in.