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from Children Believe

juillet 2025

What does freedom mean?

This Nelson Mandela Day, discover what freedom means through the eyes of a child—and why education is the most powerful tool to unlock it.

juin 2025

Children Believe’s Canadian journey

Celebrate Canada Day with Children Believe as we honour our Canadian roots, generous supporters, and a legacy of compassion creating change worldwide.

juin 2025

Insider Story: The children I met at a gold mine — and what I can’t forget

A haunting firsthand account from a gold mining site in Burkina Faso — and how your support is helping children escape child labour and return to school.

juin 2024

Making generosity a family tradition

Read the story on how Noel and Dora Perera have made helping vulnerable children a life priority and a family tradition.

mai 2024

Celebrate International Day of Families: Join us i...

Meet the Perera family! Read how a three-decade commitment to empowering children worldwide through sponsorship is emphasizing the importance of family bonds and raising awareness about the challenges families face.

mai 2024

Bridging two worlds creates unforgettable memories...

Read as Sylvia Calleri reflects on her heartfelt journey to Nicaragua, where she finally meets Keyling, the child she has sponsored and supported for seven years.

novembre 2023

5 tips for Executors

Acting as Executor: 5 Crucial Tips for Success. Ask about the Will's location, act promptly, stay organized, keep beneficiaries informed, and seek professional guidance. Don't risk breaching fiduciary duty!

juillet 2023

Let love lead the way

Erika and Fred Knipfel's love story led to a legacy of generosity, supporting vulnerable children worldwide through Children Believe.

juin 2023

"Creating meaningful connections through letters"

"Children Believe's sponsorship program fosters heartwarming connections through letters, enriching both sponsors' and children's lives with shared stories and dreams."

mars 2023

What a Children Believe employee learned after alm...

Inspired by purpose, I've journeyed with Children Believe for 18 years, leaving a legacy to support children's education and dreams.

mars 2023

Donor-care specialist eager to help after nearly 1...

Connecting donors through meaningful phone conversations, Annie fosters lasting relationships at our call center. Trust, support, and impact define our commitment.

décembre 2022

5 reasons you need a Will (including when to get p...

Planning your Will? Learn why it's crucial with these 5 reasons: appointing executors, tax reduction, beneficiaries, minors, and charities.

novembre 2022

Transfer gifts of Canadian securities: why it’s a ...

Dr. Doug Ellenor and his wife Jo-Anne began sponsoring with Children Believe in the '80s. They later discovered the benefits of transferring stock to support the organization, maximizing impact for children while minimizing tax burdens for donors. This strategic giving approach, pioneered by philanthropist Don Johnson, has grown with the support of Canada Revenue Agency and now, with the partnership of CanadaHelps, offers an easy, online solution for donors to contribute

juillet 2022

5 reasons to sponsor a child today

Discover diverse motivations for sponsorship; from heartfelt connections to global impact. Join a community enriching lives worldwide.

juillet 2022

Survey results show 99 percent of our supporters a...

Our donors are amazing! Nearly 1,000 responded to our survey, with 99% satisfaction. We're grateful for their trust and support. Thank you!