Philanthropy

The Jaffa Institute The Jaffa Institute- A non-profit child welfare agency in Jaffa, Israel, providing over 35 educational and social support programs to over 3,000 severely disadvantaged children, b… World Children's Fund World Children's Fund- Global network to help rescue children who are abandoned, distressed, exploited, hungry, sick or suffering. Pueblito Canada Pueblito Canada- Supports the development of local health care, childcare and education programs in Latin America. Based in Canada. Children's Hunger Relief Fund (CHRF) Children's Hunger Relief Fund (CHRF)- Responds to children's immediate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs following drought, earthquake, hurricane, war, and other disasters. The Phelex Foundation The Phelex Foundation- The foundation promotes basic education for disadvantaged children in rural Asia. Offers a profile, programs, news and request for support. Vision Africa - Give a Child a Future Vision Africa - Give a Child a Future- Provides food and education to the street children of the slums of Kenya and builds children's homes and schools. Based in the UK. Railway Children Railway Children- Working for the runaway and abandoned children who live in or around the world's railway stations. Covenant House Covenant House- Information on the services and programs of the US-based childcare agency providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth. SOS Children's Villages International SOS Children's Villages International- Provides news and information about their work, locations, focus areas, publications, and how to get involved. Orphan's Lifeline of Hope International Orphan's Lifeline of Hope International- Changing lives by caring daily for orphan children in several countries. Program information, pictures, and FAQ. GodsKids.org GodsKids.org- Links individuals, businesses and churches to help children in need in Liberia, Mexico, Thailand and the Philippines. Raises the awareness of the children in need th… Orphans Hope Orphans Hope- Dedicated to the needs of orphans and transforming their lives, working in Burma and Ukraine. Joe Homan Charitable Trust Joe Homan Charitable Trust- Provides homes for children in South India and Thailand who would otherwise spend their lives on the street. Based in the UK. Hope And Homes For Children Hope And Homes For Children- Dedicated to providing a family and future for young victims of war and disaster in Africa and central and eastern Europe. SOS Children's Villages SOS Children's Villages- International child welfare organization providing long term care for orphans and children in need. Accepts online child sponsorship and online donations. Orange Babies Orange Babies- Organization providing AIDS medication to help HIV babies and HIV pregnant women in Africa. Soaringwords Soaringwords- An online support network for sick children and their families. Features stories, creative works, counseling, and gifts. Operation Smile United Kingdom Operation Smile United Kingdom- Dedicated volunteers repair childhood facial deformities and advocate for sustainable healthcare systems for children and families. Global Healing Global Healing- Dedicated to bringing modern healthcare programs to developing parts of the world. Medical Missions Foundation Medical Missions Foundation- Medical Missions Foundation provides aid to people of developing and economically depressed countries throughout the world. Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health- Dedicated exclusively to the promotion and protection of children's health through fundraising, grantmaking and providing an infor… Children's Dream Foundation Children's Dream Foundation- Foundation active in West Chester County and Hudson Valley, New York, whose only agenda is improving the health care services provided to the communit… B.C.'s Children's Hospital Foundation B.C.'s Children's Hospital Foundation- Raised funds to help pay for essential needs of the only pediatric hospital in British Columbia, B.C.'s Children's Hospital. Information on … Island Dolphin Care Island Dolphin Care- A non-profit organization developed to help children and their families who are dealing with various developmental, physical, and/or emotional difficulties. Chain of Hope Chain of Hope- Children's charity which carries out vital heart surgery on children from poor countries. Patron Magdi Yacoub. Nurses for Newborns Foundation Nurses for Newborns Foundation- Goal is to help prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through home nursing visits to provide healthcare, education and positive parenti… Haitian Hearts Haitian Hearts- Provides medical care to Haitian children who do not have access to adequate care. Ann Foundation Ann Foundation- Dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children worldwide through mission trips. Airline Ambassadors International Airline Ambassadors International- Hand-delivers humanitarian aid and medical care to children in more than 34 countries. Escorts orphans to new homes and children to hospitals fo… Markie Foundation Markie Foundation- Supports children's hospice programs. Child Health Foundation Child Health Foundation- Working to prevent and treat life-threatening communicable diseases of infants and children in the United States and abroad. Wigs for Kids Wigs for Kids- Not-for-profit organization providing hair replacement solutions for children affected by chemotherapy, alopecia, burns and other medical conditions. Kosair Charities Kosair Charities- Helping kids in need of vital medical care International Children's Medical Foundation International Children's Medical Foundation- A volunteer medical missions agency which helps children in developing countries by bringing children to the United States for medical… Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc.- Free reconstructive surgery primarily to children who suffer from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. Incl… Cecily's Fund Cecily's Fund- Charity dedicated to educating Zambian children orphaned by AIDS. React React- Helps children with life-limiting illness living at home with their families. Information on services offered, and how to apply for them. Also includes details for those wh… Twilight Wish Foundation Twilight Wish Foundation- Mission is to enrich the lives of elders that have served others through wish granting and group celebrations. Must be 68 years or older. The Dream Factory The Dream Factory- Grants dreams to critically ill children. Provides personal stories, contact and chapter information. Kristie's Foundation Kristie's Foundation- Provides wishes and cherished moments of joy and hope to children with a life-threatening condition and their families. [California] Granted Wish Foundation Granted Wish Foundation- Provides wish fulfillment to physically-challenged children and young adults. Based in Canton, Ohio. Association of Wish Granting Organizations Association of Wish Granting Organizations- Organization formed in 1995 to oversee the donation and fund-raising process of wish-granting organizations. Sunshine Dreams for Kids Sunshine Dreams for Kids- Makes dreams come true for children challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. [Canada] Children With Cancer Fund Children With Cancer Fund- Goal is to grant wishes for those children suffering from cancer. Includes pictures, history, and contact information. [UK] HopeKids HopeKids- Grants special wishes to children facing life threatening illness in Arizona. Includes pictures, newsletter, testimonials, events, and donation information. Western Wishes Foundation Western Wishes Foundation- Makes the dreams of seriously ill children and young adults who love the 'western way of life' to come true. Kids Wish Network Kids Wish Network- National wish-granting organization for children. Includes referral and contact information, recent wishes, hospital programs, and memorials. Chai Lifeline Chai Lifeline- Offers a number of services for Jewish children with life threatening illness. Wishes and More Wishes and More- Enhances the lives of children with life threatening illness from birth to nineteen. Encourages teens to become involved in helping others. Includes events, how t… Dreams Take Flight Dreams Take Flight- Provides trips of a lifetime for physically, mentally or socially challenged children. Includes chapters, kids fun page, sponsor, and contact information. [Can…