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Churches
Churches support ChildsLife’s work thru donations and collections. ChildsLife is supported by a number of church communities and involves them with ChildsLife projects and the ChildsLife mission.
Volunteers
In the day-to-day operations ChildsLife is assisted by volunteers. They work on individual basis or as part of their company’s social responsibility program and are active in IT, logistics, fundraising and communications departments. Also, some specific fundraising projects are run by volunteers. ChildsLife appreciates their support immensely.
Communications with supporters
ChildsLife takes great care when engaging with supporters; we act in compliance with rules and regulations, respect our audience and listen to our donors.
ChildsLife informs and encourages open communication
with supporters and partners by sharing impact reports, beneficiary stories, program updates, and other relevant news. Communication channels include the website, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube), annual reports, e-newsletters and the press.
Through press releases ChildsLife informs the general public about its work and emphasizes other specific campaigns, events or partnerships. ChildsLife aims to contribute to public awareness and change of attitude towards the situation and environment many children have to grow up in worldwide. In addition to press releases, ChildsLife runs sponsored advertising campaigns to raise awareness or raise funds for specific programs. All adverts are fully sponsored and are featured in regional and national newspapers on a regular basis.
Newsletter
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
25 years ChildsLife
An amazing milestone!
Since it’s ChildsLife’s birthday, it’s a good time to reflect on how the organization was started and what we
have achieved.
25 years ago, Patricia Korver-Kicak founded ChildsLife. Patricia did not see her work as a mission. “For me it is
the most natural thing in the world to offer help to people who need it. I am not the archetypal mother who dries tears but rather the initiator and implementer who works behind the scenes to create opportunities for people so that they may be able to take care of themselves, their children, and their communities. The ultimate goal is for people to see a future WITHOUT charity.” Patricia says.
After many years with international non-profits, Patricia used her non-profit expertise to create a new organization. An organization different from others, one that truly listens to what people need. An organization with a thorough approach that works with local communities to achieve sustainable results for real impact. One that works to provide
a future for people who thought they didn’t have one.
The organization started in 1997 in The Netherlands as ‘Voedselhulp voor Kinderen’ with emergency food ship- ments for families in Eastern Europe. Soon after, help was extended to Africa where the Live, Learn & Earn programs took off. In 2004, the name changed to ChildsLife for better national and international recognition.
After 10 years, ChildsLife expanded its programs in Africa and Eastern Europe. The emphasis shifted towards supporting children and their communities with the focus on sustainable development and creation of self-reliance; giving people the means to break the vicious circle of poverty. ChildsLife stood by its tailor-made aid p
in line with local needs. Because what still appli that a relatively simple solution can have the bigg
Now, ChildsLife has grown up! What started at kitchen table is now a seasoned and experience zation. As you know, in 2020 Patricia retired fro duties at ChildsLife and handed over the reins of organization to Carlian van Klarenbosch and her Fortunately, Patricia as Founder, will always be i with ChildsLife and the International Programmin
With pride we look at an organization that has b existence for over 25 years! Over the years Child faced many challenges but our focus on our mis vision has resulted in thousands of children who abetterlifeaheadofthem. Wecouldneverhav this without a loyal group of donors and support you. And Patricia would be the first one to say it down to creating a great team of experienced st volunteers helping her with the ChildsLife vision We would prefer to live in a world where our hel needed, but we look forward to the next 25 years. ChildsLife will, with your help, continue to work h as many children as possible a chance for a bett
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