Childcare Worldwide

CHILDCARE WORLDWIDE TRANSFORMS CHILDREN'S LIVES BY EXPOSING THEM TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, PROVIDING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL NEEDS, AND SPONSORING THEIR EDUCATION.

EDUCATION - ACCESS TO EDUCATION ALLOWS CHILDREN TO ESCAPE THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND GROW INTO CAPABLE CHRISTIAN LEADERS. IN MANY AREAS, SCHOOL COSTS ARE WELL BEYOND WHAT FAMILIES CAN AFFORD. WITH THE HELP OF CW'S SCHOOL FEE PROGRAM, CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO ATTEND AND STAY IN SCHOOL. WE WORK TO DEVELOP STRONG, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. WE MONITOR THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF EACH CHILD, ENSURING KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL EVERY TERM BEFORE PAYING SCHOOL FEES. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER COUNSELING TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND KIDS STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL. WE MAY ALSO ASSIST WITH UNIFORMS, EXAM FEES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, DEPENDING ON THE EXPENSES FOR PARTICULAR REGIONS AND GRADE LEVELS. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, CHILDREN MAY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY WITH CW'S SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT - OUR CENTRAL MISSION IS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH CHILDREN AND HELP THEM GROW TO CHRISTIAN MATURITY THROUGH OUR LIFE CENTER PROGRAM. EACH WEEK UP TO 35 CHILDREN GATHER AT A NEARBY PARTNER CHURCH TO RECEIVE SOLID BIBLICAL TEACHING FROM LOVING, DEDICATED TEACHERS. THEY ENJOY MUSIC, GAMES, AND A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH IS KEY, AS THE CHURCH PROVIDES THE FACILITIES AND TEACHERS, WHILE CHILDCARE WORLDWIDE PROVIDES CURRICULUM, PROGRAMMING, MATERIALS, AND FOOD. IN 2022 OUR LIFE CENTER PROGRAM WAS RE-EVALUATED TO MAKE SURE PARTNER CHURCHES FULLY ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION, AND TO TAKE LIFE CENTERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL - IMPROVING NUTRITION IN MEALS, PROVIDING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR WORSHIP AND MORE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. WE ALSO STARTED OUR SIBLING PROGRAM, INVITING SIBLINGS OF SPONSORED CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE CENTER TO EXPAND THE GOSPEL REACH TO UNCHURCHED CHILDREN. THE LIFE CENTER PROGRAM WAS ALSO EXTENDED TO CHILDREN IN HIGH SCHOOL AND TRADE/COLLEGE. THEY RECEIVE WEEKLY MESSAGES/DEVOTIONALS AND PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH COUNTRY STAFF. ALSO, DURING THEIR SCHOOL BREAKS THEY MEET FOR A WHOLE DAY IN EACH REGION FOR BIBLE STUDY, GOOD FOOD, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE CONCENTRATED TIMES HAVE BROUGHT MUCH FRUIT, WITH DECISIONS FOR CHRIST, STRENGTHENING OF THEIR FAITH, AND THE FORGING OF STRONG FRIENDSHIPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE MADE THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT CHRISTIAN DATES CENTRAL EVENTS AT LIFE CENTERS. FOR YEARS CHRISTMAS WAS CELEBRATED WITH LOVE PACK GIFTS. NOW WE ALSO HAVE HOPE PACK, A SPECIAL GIFT IN CELEBRATION OF EASTER, THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD. IN BOTH INSTANCES, PREPARATORY LESSONS ARE PROVIDED POINTING TO THE MAIN EVENT, WITH FEASTING AND CELEBRATING DURING THE CHRISTMAS AND EASTER WEEKENDS.

HOLISTIC CARE - PHYSICAL BARRIERS CAN PREVENT CHILDREN FROM INTERNALIZING THE LIFESAVING MESSAGE OF JESUS. CW STRIVES TO REMOVE THE MOST BASIC PHYSICAL BARRIERS KIDS FACE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, SHELTER AND MEDICINE. IN COMMUNITIES WHERE WATER ACCESS IS A CRITICAL NEED, WE INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM ON THE PROPERTIES OF PARTNER CHURCHES. THE SYSTEM IS REPLENISHED DURING RAINY SEASONS AND SERVES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH THOUSANDS OF GALLONS OF RAINWATER WHICH IS FILTERED TO STRAIN AWAY DIRT AND DANGEROUS PATHOGENS. GIRLS IN OUR PROGRAM NO LONGER HAVE TO MISS SCHOOL BECAUSE OF THEIR MENSTRUAL CYCLES, THANKS TO A CONCERTED EFFORT IN 2022 TO PROVIDE OUR 12-18 YEAR GIRLS WITH MONTHLY HYGIENE PACKS. THE FAMILIES OF SPONSORED CHILDREN OFTEN DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RESOURCES TO ADEQUATELY FEED THEMSELVES. IN ADDITION TO THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS SERVED AT LIFE CENTERS, WE ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD PACKAGES TO FAMILIES FACING FOOD SHORTAGES DUE TO ECONOMIC, POLITICAL OR WEATHER-RELATED FACTORS. OTHER PROGRAMS HELP CW PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH ADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE, CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR THEIR FAMILIES.