Child United

Child United
Child United
Orange square with radial corners, with the centered text CHILD UNITED appearing in white uppercase letters.
Formation May 1, 2007 (2007-05-01) (4 years ago)
Type Charity/Nonprofit organization
Legal status 501(c)3
Purpose/focus Humanitarian, Education
Headquarters Seattle
Founder Christine Umayam
Main organ Board of Directors
Website Child United

Child United is an international relief organization with a focus on education. The volunteer-led humanitarian group also provides disaster relief assistance to countries in desperate need. Their main mission is to empower the poorest children in the developing world, believing that educating a child will lead them, their family and eventually their community out of poverty.

Contents

History and organization

Child United began in Seattle on May 1, 2007. While on a family vacation to the Philippines in 2006, Seattle resident Christine Umayam was struck by the poverty she witnessed. After another trip the following year, she quit her corporate job and founded the organization.[1]

In 2009, the organization expanded its focus after Typhoon Ketsana struck Asia. "When we found out that there was so much devastation in the Philippines," said Umayam, "we just had to change our focus and put it out there for relief."[2] The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation selected Child United's founder as one of 10 national finalists in 2011 for the Citizen Before Self Award in the category of Americans who have made a difference in the lives of others through continued commitment to putting others before themselves. Although it did not award Umayam a medal, the Foundation said that she "has helped thousands of the poorest children, who are susceptible to sex trafficking and child labor, by sponsoring children who want to learn, building learning centers and sending educational supplies abroad." [3]

Disaster relief services

Child United both funds and provides direct disaster relief services to developing countries, since Typhoon Ketsana.

The group went on standby to provide disaster relief to families left homeless by Typhoon Megi (2010) before it made landfall in the Philippines. Their relief operation began October 18 in the Philippines, with supplies already in-country being prepared for immediate delivery to the disaster site, and additional supplies prepared for shipment from the United States.[4] They received donations of towels, sheets, toiletries (shampoos, toothpaste, etc.) and canned goods.[5]

The group raised funds for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, hosting a benefit and sending the funds to Haiti for disaster relief.[6]

Education services

Child United funds and/or operates several programs to promote education in third world countries.[7] The organization partners with schools and orphanages in Asia, sending supplies and clothing to support the educational and physical needs of poor children,[8] arranges sponsorship of children in Asia, and funds the building of learning centers overseas.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Child United: Who We Are". www.childunited.org. Child United. http://www.childunited.org/who. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Local Relief Grows For Devastated Areas After Philippines Hit By Another Typhoon". KCPQ 13 Fox. Tribune Broadcasting. October 4, 2009. http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-093009-seattlehelps,0,1470468.story. Retrieved October 29, 2010. 
  3. ^ "Recipients & Finalists". citizenservicebeforeselfhonors.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. http://citizenservicebeforeselfhonors.org/2011-honors-nominations/finalists. Retrieved March 28, 2011. 
  4. ^ "Disaster Relief Operations". www.childunited.org. Child United. http://www.childunited.org/typhoon. Retrieved October 22, 2010. 
  5. ^ "Local Non-Profit On Standby For Disaster Relief As 'Super' Typhoon Hits SE Asia". www.q13fox.com. Tribune Broadcasting. October 18, 2010. http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-local-nonprofit-on-standby-for-101810,0,6111085.story. Retrieved October 20, 2010. 
  6. ^ "Benefit in Renton Saturday at Harambee to aid Haitian quake victims". Renton Reporter. Sound Publishing. January 15, 2010. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ren/community/81790377.html. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  7. ^ a b "Child United: What We Do". www.childunited.org. Child United. http://www.childunited.org/what. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  8. ^ Larin, Lindsay (July 6, 2009). "Bellevue resident uses vacation to give back". bellevuereporter.com. Bellevue Reporter. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/community/50086817.html. Retrieved October 29, 2010. 

External links


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Child sexual abuse — is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.[1][2] Forms of child sexual abuse include asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activities (regardless of the outcome), indecent… …   Wikipedia

  • Child labour — The first general laws against child labour, the Factory Acts, were passed in Britain in the first half of the 19th century. Children younger than nine were not allowed to work and the work day of youth under the age of 18 was limited to twelve… …   Wikipedia

  • Child grooming — Sex and the law Social issues Age of consent · Antisexualism Censorship · Essentiali …   Wikipedia

  • Child pornography laws in the United States — specify that child pornography is illegal under federal law and in all states. Although child pornography is widely considered to be obscene, a legal term that refers to offensive or violent forms of pornography that have been declared by… …   Wikipedia

  • Child labor — is the employment of children at regular and sustained labour. This practice is considered exploitative by many countries and international organizations. Child labour was utilized to varying extents through most of history, but entered public… …   Wikipedia

  • Child Labor Amendment — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · …   Wikipedia

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, country in N. America. This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction Colonial Era, 1654–1776 Early National Period, 1776–1820 German Jewish Period, 1820–1880 East European Jewish Period,… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Child labor laws in the United States — include numerous statutes and rules regulating the employment of minors. According to the United States Department of Labor, child labor laws affect those under the age of 18 in a variety of occupations.[1][further explanation needed] Contents …   Wikipedia

  • Child custody laws in the United States — Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are sometimes used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and the parent s duty …   Wikipedia

  • Child mortality — Child mortality, also known as under 5 mortality, refers to the death of infants and children under the age of five. In 2010, 7.6 million children under five died [1], down from 8.1 million in 2009,[2] 8.8 million in 2008,[3] and 12.4 million in… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”