How children are reaching their full potential

We are a global charity dedicated to removing the barriers to education that steal children’s choices one by one until they have none. We are driven by a common belief: access to education means a lifetime full of choices and is the most powerful tool children can use to change the world. We won’t stop until every child can grow up to live the life they choose.

Our Mission

Children Believe creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and injustice.
For 60 years, we have followed the example of Christ by serving the poor regardless of their faith, cultural, and ethnic background.

Meet Our Team

OUR VALUES

Results

With a global perspective, we take strategic action to positively transform the lives of children, families and communities

Respect

We champion the rights, dignity and value of all people. We treat others as we want them to treat us.

Integrity

We are honest and trustworthy in all our actions. Our actions are consistent with our vision and mission.

Teamwork

We combine diverse expertise and personal initiative, creating a powerful synergy to accomplish our shared goals.

Excellence

We continually innovate and challenge ourselves to achieve the highest-quality results.

Where we work

"My dream is to be a physics and chemistry teacher. I believe my example can inspire other girls."

Alimata - Burkina Faso

Our History

We have been helping children for over 60 years. Drag the timeline to see more.

1931

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

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.

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.

1960

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

Present Day

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

Our Promise

hands with palms open, holding seeds — We're Accountable

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

Our Accountability

A young girl smiling and catching fresh water in her hands from a running tap — We're Results-Driven

We monitor and measure what we do to help ensure the greatest change possible

Our Projects

A gathering of people seated and watching a children's group perform on stage — We Celebrate Success

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

Our Stories

We Believe...

in the richness of uniting people with diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds who are passionate about working collaboratively, in an environment of trust, equity and integrity, for the protection and empowerment of children.

Inspiring Stories

October 2023

Leading by Example

I went from a quiet girl to representing other teenagers in various programs," says Jahoska, a 24-year-old Nicaraguan inspired by Children Believe

How Black History Month highlights a need for educ...

Exploring the evolution of Black History Month and its impact on education, emphasizing the importance of inclusive narratives.

Safer Internet Day: how can we keep kids protected...

Safer Internet Day: Promoting online safety for kids globally with ChildFund Alliance. Join WEB Safe and Wise initiative.

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Who we are

We dream of a world where every child has a voice and the ability to achieve their full potential