We all want to make the world a better place for the next generation, and one of the best ways to do that is to support healthy futures for children. Over 333 million kids are estimated to be living in poverty around the world, and 250 million are not in school. Unfortunately, these numbers are on the rise due to the ripple effects of COVID-19.
When children are encouraged to succeed, it creates a domino effect of positive changes, affecting school attendance, employment skills, and their families’ futures. Thankfully, Children International is investing in the lives of children around the world, building the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empowering them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.
When your employees think about how they want to make an impact, many probably think about how they’re empowering the next generation of kids. This workplace giving season, you can encourage your employees to give to this important cause by partnering with Children International. Your employees can have a direct impact on the lives of children everywhere and can see that impact in action.
Employee Engagement Offering: Letters of Encouragement
Help your workplace set up an in-person or virtual event inviting staff to write letters of encouragement to children in need across the world. This is a quick but impactful activity that can be done in almost any setting; consider making it an activity your team does together at the end of a staff call or as a lunchtime activity. It could also easily be paired with other events, like a lunch & learn with Children International staff to learn more about the state of children’s needs worldwide. Many employees are already looking to support children with their workplace donation — this can be a great way to pair their contributions with an impactful event.
Children living in poverty need encouragement and support. By writing a letter to a child in a Children International community, you can let them know someone cares and is wishing them well. This can be incredibly motivating as they work for a brighter, more hopeful future.
Not sure what to write? Use simple but positive language encouraging a child to stay in school, work hard, give back to their community, and hold onto their dreams. Since letters can take a few weeks to arrive, avoid referencing holidays or specific dates in your letter. Letters can be written and submitted online or printed and mailed, so you can customize your letters and the activity based on time and employee interest.
Visit Children International’s letter writing platform here, or reach out to us to get connected.
Exploring the Impact
Children International’s social and financial education program in Kolkata, India, is empowering girls like Dilnasheen through entrepreneurship and business literacy.
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