Advocating for Children in Adversity

Policies and practices at the local, national, and international levels create the conditions that cause and perpetuate the deprivation and vulnerability of children. A core value of ChildFund International is to affect lasting change in the conditions that cause harm to children. On critical issues that affect the well-being of children, ChildFund International will publicly speak out on behalf of marginalized children.

Over 100 Civil Society Organizations Support the US National Action Plan on Children in Adversity 123 KB
July 24, 2012
U.S. government (USG) support for vulnerable children currently includes approximately $2.8 billion in assistance channeled through more than 30 offices in seven USG departments and agencies in over 100 countries.
S641 Organizational Sign-on Letter 900 KB
HR3658 Organizational Sign-on Letter 1.2 MB
February 13, 2012
Coalition letter supporting Water for the World Act, legislation which will expand access to clean drinking water for the poorest communities in the developing world.
G8 Nutrition Recommendations 122 KB
December 23, 2011
Recommendations for G8 Leaders for Improving Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition in Developing Countries
U.S. Senate Contacts 45 KB
November 11, 2011
FY 2012 International Affairs Budget Vote: Key Contacts in the U.S. Senate
FY13 OMB Humanitarian Letter 1 MB
November 3, 2011
ChildFund signs a letter to the White House calling for strong funding for humanitarian assistance programs in the Horn of Africa and other humanitarian disasters in the FY13 budget request.
Basic Education Coalition Board Letter - FY12 Conference 220 KB
October 5, 2011
ChildFund signs a letter urging Congress to “prioritize investments in effective development and humanitarian programs, such as basic education.”
International Affairs Budget Letter 70 KB
September 7, 2011
ChildFund signs a letter urging Congress to “avoid deep and disproportionate cuts to the fiscal year 2012 International Affairs Budget.”
Goddard & Hager: Engagement is good for Virginia’s economy 135 KB
September 7, 2011
Richmond-Times Dispatch op-ed by ChildFund International CEO Anne Lynam Goddard and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Hagar in support of International Affairs funding.
Joint Select Committee Members Letter 70 KB
September 7, 2011
ChildFund urges Joint Select Committee Members to oppose further cuts to the International Affairs budget.
Humanitarian Assistance Programs Letter 640 KB
September 6, 2011
ChildFund joins others in expressing concern about fiscal year 2012 funding for humanitarian assistance programs.
Circle of Protection Endorsement Letter 23 KB
June 30, 2011
ChildFund signs a letter urging Congress and the administration to “give moral priority to programs that protect the life and dignity of poor and vulnerable people in these difficult times.
Basic Education Coalition Letter 176 KB
February 2011
Coalition leadership, including ChildFund, urges others to fight for quality basic education