In South Sudan, 17-year-old Nyayiik often missed a week of school every month. She had to stay home because her family couldn't afford the $2 pack of sanitary pads she needed.
"For a girl with dreams, every school day matters," says Nyayiik. She really wants to become an engineer, but used to worry that missing so many classes would make it impossible.
That fear is now gone, thanks to kind Childhood Rescue supporters like you. Now Nyayiik receives a hygiene pack with 12 months of supplies, including reuseable sanitary towels, soap, and underwear, plus school supplies. Because you care, girls like Nyayiik no longer need to choose between their dignity and education. They now have the confidence to attend school every day, and reach for their God-given dreams. Thank you!
You helped care for over 88,000 children living in crisis, so they had food, clean water, and other every day essentials.
Every month, your compassion helped 2,591 children under five get the vital healthcare they needed to develop and grow strong.
Every 21 days, you helped open a new child friendly space, providing a safehaven for children to learn, play, and receive care.
In Afghanistan, you helped repair water systems in 5 communities, bringing safe drinking water to 18,684 children and adults.
Protecting girls from child marriage
"When I heard the marriage was stopped, I felt like I had been given my life back. Now I study harder, train harder, and believe that my dream is still alive," says Naima, age 15.
Thank you for protecting girls in Bangladesh from child marriage, so they can stay in school, live free of fear, follow their dreams and become all they were made to be.
Bringing comfort to children fleeing war
"I couldn’t believe that [my mum] is still alive. After everything we went through, the thought of seeing her again gives me strength. I can’t wait to see her,” says Fausl, age 17.
Thank you for providing a safe place for refugee children in Uganda who arrive scared, exhausted, and alone. Across the seas, you're by their side with comfort and care.
Helping kids get back to school
"I missed school terribly. When classes resumed, World Vision supported us with school supplies such as backpacks, geometry sets, notebooks, and pens," says Kelly, age 12.
Thank you for helping children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo return to the safety and stability of school, so they can learn, have fun, and build a brighter future.
You helped Gatwech survive...
“Life was difficult when there was no food support. We used to divide the food. Sometimes we ate only once a day. Due to hunger, I couldn’t play with my friends because I felt tired and stressed. Even while I was at school, I kept thinking about whether there would be food at home when I returned.”
recover from hunger…
Thanks to you, refugee families like Gatwech's have been supported with basic foods like cereals, pulses, oil, and salt – enough to prepare simple healthy meals. What's more, students now get a hot, nutritious lunch at school! “I have the school meal every day during school time. I like the food," says Gatwech.
and build a whole new future.
Now that he no longer worries about food, and with a full belly, Gatwech has enough energy to focus in class, play with his friends, and reach for his dreams. He shares, “The school feeding helps me stay at school, learn, and participate in my class. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor, so I can help my community."
From South Sudan and Somalia to Syria, the West Bank and beyond, you're helping children to survive by providing life-saving food, water, medicine, shelter, protection, and more.
You're helping children to recover from trauma with counselling and specialist care. You're helping the adults around them to keep them safe. You're empowering children who've lost everything to build the future they deserve. Thank you.
Your love-in-action is reaching vulnerable children in Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iraq, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Philippines, Tanzania, Uganda, and the West Bank.
Survive
Survive
When children are weak with hunger, at risk of disease, homeless, exhausted and scared. Your support brings immediate relief and life-saving supplies like food, water, medicine and shelter, with child protection and safety the number one priority.
Recover
Recover
During a crisis, many kids lose their parents, homes, and life as they once knew it. You are helping them recover by providing counselling, re-building infrastructure, creating safe places for kids and tools and training to help families grow their own food.
Build a future
Build a future
It's almost impossible to think about the future when you're fighting for survival. Your support gives children who have lost everything the chance to build a brighter future. You'll deliver long-term solutions, bringing lasting peace to communities.
How does my donation to Childhood Rescue multiply 6 times?
For every $1 you give, we can multiply it to deliver $6 in urgent aid to children fighting for their lives, thanks to our partnerships with other organisations. So, when you give $20 a month, you will actually make six times the impact, and deliver $120 worth of life-changing support to children whose lives are on the line.
Where does my donation to Childhood Rescue actually go?
You'll help children in dangerous places in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, the Philippines, Honduras and DR Congo to survive, recover and build a future. You'll also help children in other places if emergencies arise, and be there right when they need you the most.
How do I know my donations are making a difference?
You'll receive regular updates and personal stories so you can see the life-changing difference you're making for children in the world's most dangerous places. We use your donations to make the greatest possible impact for vulnerable children and communities, and pursue the highest standards of stewardship and accountability. Learn more about our impact.
Can I change how I give to Childhood Rescue?
Yes. We understand your circumstances can change. You can contact us at any time to change the amount of your donation or pause your giving. We have flexible options to help you continue your support in a way that suits you.
As part of an international partnership working in nearly 100 countries, World Vision New Zealand pursues the highest standards of stewardship and accountability.
In 2025, 75.3% of World Vision New Zealand's total operating expenses were used for international program support that benefited children, families and communities in need. Learn more.