Children International is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to children living in poverty around the world. The organization was founded in 1936 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States. Children International operates in 10 countries, including the United States, India, Mexico, and the Philippines, and has served more than 200,000 children and their families. The organization’s programs focus on children’s physical, emotional, and social development, as well as on education and healthcare. Children International’s sponsorship program allows individuals to support a child directly by providing financial assistance for education, healthcare, and other basic needs. The organization also runs community centers, where children can participate in a variety of activities, including sports, music, and art programs. Children International has received recognition from various organizations for its work in alleviating poverty. The organization has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, which evaluates nonprofit organizations’ financial health and transparency. Additionally, Children International has been named one of America’s Top Charities by Forbes magazine. The organization is funded primarily through donations, with more than 80% of its revenue going directly to its programs. Children International’s mission is to provide children with the tools and support they need to break the cycle of poverty, so they can become healthy, educated, and self-reliant adults.