CHILDREN NEED PLAY

For 25 years, we have been there for children, protecting, educating, and empowering them to rise above adversity through play.

Since 2000, we’ve reached more than 18 million children in 47 countries, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Too many children face barriers to a quality education, but play is a powerful tool to support children's learning at every stage of their development.

Learn how we're using play to transform education.

The effects of forced displacement, violence, and discrimination on children can be lasting and severe. Learn how we harness the power of play to help children cope with trauma, challenge harmful traditional practices, and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Every day the children in our programs rise above challenges that rob them of their dignity, their promise and put them at risk. We honor these Uprisers.

Children like Ife, an advocate for the inclusion of deaf people in Ethiopian society.