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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is an independent global organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until adulthood and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We aim not only to improve the daily lives of girls but also to advance their position and value in society while actively working with boys and young men to champion equal rights for all. For over 85 years, we have been building powerful partnerships and are now active in more than 80 countries.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Canada is part of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Funds raised in Canada and worldwide are used to support rights-based, child-centered community development projects through sustainable solutions with measurable impact.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Canada) is officially registered as a charitable organization with the federal government.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Canada have no political or religious affiliations.

As a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Canada works with communities to help protect children against risks like disease and hunger and ensure every child can access rights like safety and education. A key component of this work is involving men, boys and everyone in helping end injustices that limit and harm all children and most affect girls, like child marriage and targeted violence.

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In choosing where ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ works, we carefully assess the potential to create lasting, positive change. We analyze poverty statistics and a wide range of human development indicators, such as literacy or infant mortality. We work with communities who have invited us to collaborate with them – an important prerequisite for work to be successful and sustained. Decisions on how to use the funds are based on strategic plans prepared by in-country program staff in consultation with children, communities, local governments and partner organizations.

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Yes, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is uniquely positioned to respond quickly when disasters strike in the countries where we work. Many of our staff were either born or have deep roots in the areas they serve. This local knowledge as well as ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s long-term presence give us the relationships and infrastructure to ensure that money donated in response to emergency appeals gets to the people it’s intended to help.

In many instances, your contribution to an emergency response through ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is matched by the government. Support ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s emergency relief fund.

No, when you sponsor a child, you’re not just helping one child. Your donations are pooled with those from other generous Canadians along with those of our institutional and corporate partners. They are leveraged to maximize benefits based on the needs of the entire community. More than 80 years of experience in evidence-based programming has proven that this is the best way to provide a sustainable future for children.
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