We believe in encouraging children to reach their dreams

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We believe in encouraging children to reach their dreams

Children can achieve their dreams when they have basic essentials, access to education and the courage to believe they can be successful, the latter of which the kids sing about in the video below by Utah’s One Voice Children’s Choir.

“I keep falling down. I keep hitting the ground, but I always get up now to see what’s next… I won’t give up,” the kids remind us in the Shakira cover song, “Try Everything.”

Children Believe sponsors make it possible for children and young people to overcome barriers so they can “see what’s next,” and be the voice of change in their community, thanks to special gifts and encouragement through letter-writing.

Watch the video to see the difference encouragement can make, and learn more about sponsorship today.

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.

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