Uplifting Vulnerable Children Worldwide
World of Children’s Proven Impact
28 years of vision, conversations,
discovery and hard work =
28 years of stories, hope, impact
and more than 2 million lives changed
World of Children funds changemakers
who are serving the world's most vulnerable children.
We have awarded more than $15 million to over 130 organizations working in 70 countries impacting the lives of millions of children.
Our system to identify, verify, fund, and uplift the highest quality organizations dedicated to serving vulnerable children has been recognized as the “gold standard” by entities such as UNICEF-USA, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and CNN.
In 28 years, no one does what we do better. The New York Times referred to World of Children’s Awards as the “Nobel Prize for Child Advocates.”
OUR GUARANTEE
Above Reproach
Extensive investigations are conducted before grants are issued to ensure we only fund programs that are above reproach and doing excellent work. Investigations are carried out by leaders from some of the world’s leading corporate security organizations.
100% Model
Our generous board members cover all of our overhead so that 100% of public donations go directly to funding high-impact programs around the world. Our donors see visible meaningful impact from their gifts.
2025 Investments
Common Circles
World of Children awarded a 2025 Education Award and $25,000 grant to Common Circles. Common Circles creates innovative research-based interactive experiences that combine technology, the arts, and storytelling to teach about our multi-layered identities, the importance of finding shared humanity, increase empathy, reduce antisemitism and bias, and encourage changed behaviors in our communities.
Lucky Duck Foundation
World of Children awarded a 2025 Sally Manchester Ricchiuti Protection Award and $20,000 grant to Lucky Duck Foundation. Lucky Duck Foundation provides critical support and pathways to stability for children and families experiencing homelessness, with a focus on safety, basic needs, and long-term recovery through coordinated community services.
Emilio Nares Foundation
World of Children awarded a 2025 Sally Manchester Ricchiuti Protection Award and $20,000 grant to Emilio Nares Foundation. Emilio Nares Foundation supports families of children with cancer by reducing financial, emotional, and logistical barriers to care, helping ensure that children can safely access treatment and essential support services.
CAST
World of Children awarded a 2025 Crisis Award and $15,000 grant to CAST. CAST provides survivor-centered services to individuals impacted by human trafficking, including emergency support, case management, and long-term recovery services that promote safety, stability, and independence.
Canary
World of Children awarded a 2025 Crisis Award and $15,000 grant to Canary. Canary works to fight online child sexual exploitation by building innovative investigative tools, connecting critical data, and driving research that accelerates hope for a world where every child is seen and safe. Their work empowers law enforcement and first responders to identify victims more efficiently and protect vulnerable children.
Rachel’s Challenge
World of Children awarded a 2025 Education Award and $10,000 grant to Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel’s Challenge delivers school-based programs that promote empathy, kindness, and connection – helping students and educators build safer, more inclusive school communities while reducing bullying and harmful behaviors.
World of Children is proud to continue supporting past honorees. They are trusted partners who continue to deliver meaningful, life-changing impact for children and families. These organizations represent the enduring strength of the World of Children network and our commitment to leaders doing critical work around the world. Each of these organizations was awarded a $5,000 grant to help sustain and strengthen their important, ongoing work.
A Breeze of Hope
A Breeze of Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing healing, justice, and comprehensive support to child survivors of sexual violence, offering free legal, psychological, and social services while advocating for prevention, community education, and systemic change to protect children and families.
Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care
Heart to Heart develops self-sustaining cardiac care programs and trains local medical specialists to diagnose, treat, and care for children born with life-threatening heart defects. Heart to Heart helps expand access to life-saving care worldwide and improves cardiac outcomes for vulnerable children.
Chernobyl Children International
Chernobyl Children International supports children, families, and communities affected by the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster, providing medical care, rest and recuperation, humanitarian aid, and long-term programs that improve health, family life, and opportunity for vulnerable children.
COANIQUEM
COANIQUEM provides free, comprehensive rehabilitation and medical care to children who have suffered burn injuries. They also offer community education, prevention campaigns, and train health professionals to improve burn care across Latin America and the Caribbean.
“World of Children is one of the most effective and efficient mid-sized nonprofit organizations in the world.”
– Caryl M. Stern, Former President and CEO of UNICEF USA
Thanks to the generous commitment of the Sholl-Freede Family to underwrite all administrative expenses, 100% of your donation will go directly to children in need.
Extensive Review. We employ a rigorous initial and follow-up vetting process. Every partner organization has been verified and passed a forensic audit by one of the world’s leading security firms to ensure that they meet World of Children standards.
