learn about our history, how we work, committed grants, careers and our role in fighting inequities.
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.
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.
We have been helping children for over 60 years. Drag the timeline to see more.
Dr. Verent Mills leaves a promising engineering career in Canada to become a missionary (and eventual hero) in China.
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.
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.
Mills and Clarke help create Christian Children's Fund of Canada since Canadians rallied around Clarke's call for sponsors.
As Children Believe, our name helps children of all faiths understand we believe in them — and their dreams, too.
Integrity and transparency are essential to how we've been working for 60 years
We monitor and measure what we do to help ensure the greatest change possible
We share how the future is looking brighter for children and their families
October 2024
Celebrating the successful conclusion of the PICMCA project after four impactful years, addressing root causes of irregular migration in Central America and Mexico.
June 2024
Meet Niudyl from Nicaragua, a sponsored child turned successful stylist and entrepreneur! Read how she was able to overcome challenges during the pandemic to inspiring young women.
March 2024
Miriam's journey to success is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges, she never lost hope and kept pushing forward. See how she transformed her life and is now helping others do the same.