Who we are

We support children around the world to overcome barriers and access education so they can be a voice for change

Who we are

We support children around the world to overcome barriers and access education so they can be voices for change

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“My dream is to be a physics and chemistry teacher. I believe my example can inspire other girls.”
— Alimata, Burkina Faso

Our history

Sixty years of helping children

1931

Dr. Verent Mills leaves a promising engineering career in Canada to become a missionary (and eventual hero) in China.    

Our History - 1931

1942

During the Second Sino-Japanese war, Mills rescues 142 orphans under fire, fleeing on foot 480 km to a China's Children Fund-supported orphanage.

Our History - 1942

1947

Mills joins China's Children Fund, as a regional director in Shanghai, scouting underfunded orphanages. Meanwhile, Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke, founder and missionary, pioneers a sponsorship concept connecting donors and children.      

Our History - 1947

1960

Mills and Clarke help create Christian Children's Fund of Canada since Canadians rallied around Clarke's call for sponsors.        

Our History - 1960

Present day

As Children Believe, our name helps children of all faiths understand we believe in them — and their dreams, too.

Our History - Present day

OUR PROMISE

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WE'RE ACCOUNTABLE

Integrity and transparency are essential to how we’ve been working for 60 years.

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WE'RE RESULTS-DRIVEN

We measure what we do to ensure the greatest change possible.

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WE CELEBRATE SUCCESS

We share how the future is looking brighter for children and their families.

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I am passionate about getting the voices and opinions of children heard at home, school and in the nation.
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- Emmanuel, 12, Ghana

SPONSOR CHILD NOW!

Who we are Quote Enmanuel

“I am passionate about getting the voices and opinions of children heard at home, school and in the nation.”
— Emmanuel, 12, Ghana

Sponsorship empowers children to speak up

They’re learning their rights, challenging the status quo and helping end harmful practices.
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