Helping Children Worldwide

With new processing machinery, the Fengehun community has boosted production from 3 bottles per day to 10 bottles per hour. This isn't just about oil; it’s about more time for families, safer environments for children, and new income to fund village projects.

Every year, an estimated $4.5 billion is given to residential care. The motivation? 81% of donors say it’s the most important cause they support. The heart is there, but the strategy needs to shift. Read the full breakdown of the Barna research here: helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Viral videos vs. Real-world impact. 🎥🔍 Check out Laura Horvath's blog to understand more about the harms of institutional care and supporting movies like Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within. 🔗 drhorvath.substack.com/p/i-watched-ma… #ViralVsReality #socialjustice #orphancare #childrights

Transparency in global development is often seen as a "one-way street"—something we ask of others. But real accountability starts at home. Read our full reflection on strengthening our "operational backbone": helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Most children in orphanages aren't there because they lack family. They are there because of poverty and crisis. The solution isn't family replacement—it's family stabilization: helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

🎓 Celebrating a Global Leader in Family-Based Care! We are beyond proud to announce that our colleague, David Titus Musa, has officially graduated from the CAFO Care Transition Accelerator Academy (CTAA)!

Which of these topics hits home for you? Listen to the soundbites below and catch the full episodes at the link: 🔗 optimisticvoices.buzzsprout.com #OptimisticVoicesChildsView #Podcast #GlobalHealth #SocialImpact #ChildProtection #FamilyWelfare

We are celebrating the incredible progress being made, and how HCW-supported allies are turning high-risk pregnancies into high-hope futures. 📈❤️ This is how you can celebrate the women today in a very meaningful way: donate.helpingchildrenworldwide.org/campaigns/2178…

Podcasts that changed us this year. 💭 Rising Tides (Family Care vs. Institutions) Together for Global Health (Sierra Leone Mission) Maternal Mental Health (Silence & Prevention) Party in the Back (The Superhero Cape) The Hidden Problems with Child Sponsorship ($3.29B Industry)

By building global trust and supporting local expertise, we can ensure every child grows up in a safe, loving family—not an institution. Listen in to learn how your support is helping fuel a more ethical, effective model of care: buzzsprout.com/1997407/episod…

A new voice is rising across the global Church, one that echoes the Father’s heart, confronts past mistakes, and embraces the power of selfless love. Read more on our newest blog "Reclaiming the Church’s Call to the Vulnerable" helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Why does HCW use the words partnership and allyship differently? helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Today is World Social Justice Day. Justice is not only debated in parliaments or marched for in the streets. It can be seen in whether a child grows up safe, supported, and surrounded by family. Justice starts at home. Help us make it a reality. helpingchildrenworldwide.org

What does it look like to truly help children worldwide? 🌏 Join  for a powerful conversation on the latest episode of the Church of the Lakes podcast. They discuss the heart behind mission work and how we can empower families globally. 🎙️churchofthelakesohio.buzzsprout.com/2571254/episod…

Our newest blog explores what it means to care for vulnerable children in ways that strengthen families, build protection, and shift power to local leadership — without trying to be the hero. helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Our latest post explores how “radical trust” helps global allies and local leaders move beyond fear, confusion, and surface-level accountability to build relationships that are honest, clear, and lasting. helpingchildrenworldwide.org/latestnews

Interested in joining a future mission team? Join us for our interest meeting today at 3:30 PM to learn more, ask questions, and discern if this opportunity is right for you. helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.…

In her recent blog post, “Not Orphans, But Stolen,” Dr. Laura Horvath reflects on U.S. Senate hearings on the forced removal of Ukrainian children—and challenges how we label children in crisis. Many are not orphans, but separated from family. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/drhorvath/…

Each year, Helping Children Worldwide sends mission teams to Sierra Leone to partner with local leaders and support life-changing work at the Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital in Bo. Join our interest meeting this Sunday at 3:30PM!  helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.…

We’re honored to be featured in CCIH’s 2026 Small Grant Program announcement! Our work in Sierra Leone will expand midwife training through a dual-trainer model, contributing to long-term health systems strengthening alongside other faith-based partners. ccih.org/small-grants-s…