Christel House International
http://www.christelhouse.org/
Charity Category:
Hunger & Poverty
The mission of Christel House International is to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies.
Providing food, shelter and medical care are fundamental components of poverty alleviation; beyond basic survival needs CHI addresses the problem through long-term, systemic interventions and human transformation.The cycle of poverty is vicious and repetitive. Transforming a life destined to poverty into a life of self-sufficiency can only be achieved by combating the causes of poverty: lack of education, lack of opportunity, lack of dignity, lack of good health and lack of positive role models. Our work is longitudinal. It requires tremendous commitment, long-term involvement and dedicated professionals. And it happens one child at a time.The future is bright for children and families who are at Christel House today, but it is the exponential effect of our work that will ultimately yield the greatest impact. Future generations, free from the crushing burden of poverty, will have the opportunity to live productive lives.