Empowering young adults to change their world for the better

Watch and learn why it’s important to encourage children and youth to stand up and co-lead positive change

We believe children should be empowered to know their rights and speak up to make a difference in their communities, creating positive lasting change, as noted in the video below.

“It’s time for intergenerational dialogue and co-leadership. It’s time for young governments. It’s time for young women empowerment. We must work together and co-create with youth, especially young women,” says Aya Chebbi, a Pan-African activist and African Union Special Envoy on Youth.

At Children Believe, we provide economic and leadership opportunities so women and other vulnerable young adults can champion change. We do that by including children in planning, designing, monitoring and evaluating our programs. We also include them in government meetings, councils and forums, among other initiatives.

Watch the video below to see why our work does so much more than shape the life of one child.

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About Children Believe

Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

About Childfund Alliance

A member of ChildFund Alliance, Children Believe is part of a global network of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities. ChildFund helps nearly 23-million children and their families in 70 countries overcome poverty and underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work to end violence against children; provide expertise in emergencies and disasters to ease the harmful impact on children and their communities; and engage children and youth to create lasting change and elevate their voices in decisions that affect their lives.

About Inspiring Stories

May 2025

Canada’s Opportunity to Lead: Education as a Path ...

As the G7 Summit approaches, Children Believe CEO Fred Witteveen calls on Canada to lead the world in supporting 12 years of quality education for all children—because education is key to global peace and prosperity.

May 2025

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025

A new government program in Ghana is providing free sanitary pads to help girls stay in school. Learn how Children Believe is supporting this initiative to break down barriers and fight period poverty.

May 2025

From Despair to a New Dawn Varalakshmi’s Story of ...

A moving story of resilience—learn how Varalakshmi overcame poverty, loss and stigma to build a better life for her children with the support of Children Believe and its local partner in India.