Children International introduction

Esther, age 9
ZAMBIA

She needs us.
The world needs her.

Who is Children International?

C hildren International
is an international
humanitarian
organization that brings
people together to end
poverty for good.

The worst aspect of
poverty has little to do with
the inhumane conditions
in which children and
families live. Rather, it is the
complete loss of hope that
happens when people can’t
envision a different future.
At Children International,
we create a community
that bands together to
keep hope alive, to nurture
kids and families through
opportunities that help them
unleash their potential. In
turn, they can give back
and multiply hope and
opportunity for others.

Donors and sponsors who
partner with us in the fight to
end poverty also experience
positive change in their
lives. By working with us,
supporters have the chance
to be a part of something that
matters — something that
will outlive their lives.

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OUR TEAM IN ACTION:

Guided by values

We live the mission

We are a passionate team driven by purpose
and deeply committed to our mission. We seek
truth, build trust and create meaning in our
work together.

We see potential in everyone, everywhere

We believe each person has extraordinary skills
and talents just waiting to be realized.

We believe human connections matter

At Children International, we are all about
relationships, collaboration, communication
and teamwork. When we join forces with those
around us, we all go further than we ever could
alone.

We are always learning

We celebrate knowledge, creativity and
innovation. We pay attention to data and
research. Our global teams listen, adapt and take
calculated risks.

We own the impact

We are committed to delivering sustainable
results, and recognize that clarity, learning
and growth are at the heart of the work we
do together. When we harness this power
collectively, we change the course of history.

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How do we invest in the whole child?

A NURTURING PLACE A CARING TEAM A TRANSFORMATIVE PATH
Children International The smart, selfless staff Children International’s vision is
community centers are an oasis members and volunteers who to bring people together to end
for children living in vulnerable, ensure our kids feel valued, poverty for good. Our focus
neglected communities. Healthy emotionally secure and on four key areas — health,
environments with dedicated unconditionally loved are the education, empowerment and
spaces for libraries, computer heart of our organization. They employment — is informed
labs, medical and dental make change possible for our by research and results —
services, sports, playgrounds children by wrapping them in our own as well as other
and multipurpose rooms give a blanket of safety and holding respected organizations like the
kids places to dream, grow and genuine belief in their potential. United Nations.
realize their full potential. In return, our children know
they have a strong support
system that inspires them to do
their best.

16% to fundraising 84% of our total
and administration
expenses in 2017 went
directly to the programs and
activities that help sponsored
children, and we’re proud of
the high standards we met
in achieving that number. At
Children International, your
money goes a long way in
changing lives.

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AROUND THE WORLD
Children International delivers
programs and services to 250,000
children and youth through
67 community centers in 10 countries.

COLOMBIA INDIA
10 community centers 5 community centers

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MEXICO

8 community centers 5 community centers

ECUADOR PHILIPPINES
10 community centers 14 community centers

G U AT E M A L A UNITED STATES
7 community centers Little Rock, Arkansas*

HONDURAS ZAMBIA
5 community centers 3 community centers

*Little Rock doesn’t have an official community center. We partner with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, as well as other 5
local community-based organizations to implement programs in existing spaces such as schools and churches.

Why should you care?
T oday, a billion children
A child’s ability to around the world live in They simply need a chance to
aspire, or hold onto poverty. Because of the reveal their gifts and help make
hope, is critical if the world better.
she is to break the
poverty cycle. longitude and latitude in which Poverty is one of the greatest

World Bank Group, 2018 they were born, opportunities challenges of our time. And

6 others take for granted are not it’s solvable. People, bound

available to them. together by a shared vision,

At Children International, become an unstoppable force

we are determined to create for good. One person acts and

change. The answers to the inspires others to do the same,

world’s worst environmental, unleashing a multiplier effect.

social and economic problems The Children International

live in the hearts and minds of promise is to multiply good in

children around the world. the world.

Susana Eshleman directors in 2004 and served as a board
member for 10 years before becoming
PRESIDENT & CEO president and chief executive officer
Growing up in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, in 2014.
Susana Eshleman cultivated a
philanthropic heart and a mind for In 2017, Eshleman was named to
business on trips with her grandfather to Ingram’s magazine’s “50 Kansans You
the poorest parts of town to serve others. Should Know” annual list, recognized
for her efforts to evolve Children
At 16, she came to the United States International’s holistic approach.
as a foreign-exchange student with a She works to realize the organization’s
scholarship to study at the University vision: Bringing people together to end
of Nebraska–Lincoln. There, she earned poverty for good.
a bachelor’s degree in international
business and management. She also “I’ve had a passion for this work
holds a master’s degree in business since I have a recollection of a memory,”
administration (MBA) from the Harvard she says. “Having grown up where I did
Business School. and having traveled to every continent,
I have looked into the eyes of thousands
During a 16-year career with of hurting, hungry, hopeless children. It
Hallmark Cards, Inc., Eshleman held is not okay with me.”
various marketing, strategy and
management leadership positions. She Eshleman lives in Kansas with her
joined Children International’s board of husband and three children.

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Children International, 2000 East Red Bridge Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64131 | 816-942-2000