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Giving that multiplies

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Almost 1 in every 5 children is living in or fleeing from conflict

Donate to Childhood Rescue to help children living in the world's most dangerous places. You'll provide life-saving food, water, medicine, shelter, protection and more. You'll help kids recover from trauma. You'll help the adults around them to keep them healthy and safe. You'll help children who've lost everything to build a future. Every $1 you give to help kids in danger will provide $6 of urgent support.

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You can protect children in the world's most dangerous places

You can protect children in the world's most dangerous places

As Kiwis, we understand the significance of standing together and helping our fellow human beings, whether they’re next door or halfway across the world. Your donation to Childhood Rescue, will help children in the world's most dangerous places to survive, recover and build a future.

You'll also help children in other places if emergencies arise and be there right when you're needed the most.


You'll reach vulnerable children in:

Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Honduras, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Moldova, Myanmar, Niger, Philippines, Türkiye and Uganda.

"I would appeal to anyone who hears my message to help us."

"I would appeal to anyone who hears my message to help us."

"We are in a bad situation. We need immediate assistance,” says Fadumo, a loving mother in Somalia who is doing everything she can to help her children. But it's not enough.

“My biggest worry is the thought of my children dying from starvation," says Fadumo. "My children's health has been worsening. They are getting weaker and weaker."

Right now, you can provide life-saving food to families like Fadumo's. You can help children to survive this hunger crisis.

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You can give children the future they deserve – here’s how...

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 can help 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.

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FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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 here.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Severe drought, political unrest, and earthquakes continue to drive humanitarian needs for millions of Afghans. Almost half the population in Afghanistan need humanitarian and protection assistance. This number continues to grow each day.

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Ukraine

Ukraine

Children and families are being forced to leave everything behind due to the crisis in Ukraine. With no end to the conflict in sight, refugee families urgently need food, essentials, protection against trafficking, support to recover from trauma and more.

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Sudan

Sudan

Tribal conflict, civil war and natural disasters are robbing children of their futures. People are displaced, children are malnourished and famine is looming. Girls as young as 10 are being forced to marry, violating their rights to health, education and opportunities.

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Somalia

Somalia

Right now, famine is looming in Somalia. Children are struggling to survive the worst hunger crisis in living memory. Conflict, droughts, floods and soaring food prices mean children are starving. And there's just not enough emergency food.

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We ensure all resources entrusted to us are used effectively to bring maximum impact.

As part of an international partnership working in nearly 100 countries, World Vision New Zealand pursues the highest standards of stewardship and accountability.

In 2023, 82% 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.