HISTORY

In June 2002, a group of 11 international child sponsorship organizations, each recognizing the importance of creating a global partnership for child development, joined together under the banner of ChildFund Alliance to become a global force for children. ChildFund Alliance is a true partnership, united by an unwavering, common mission of creating lasting change in the lives of impoverished and vulnerable children and communities worldwide.

While ChildFund Alliance is a relatively new name, our members have been contributing to the lives of children and families around the world for many years. Members have experience promoting child sponsorship as a comprehensive and meaningful approach to child development. They are committed to creating sustainable, child-focused, community-based development programs in areas where children are impacted by war, natural disaster, poverty and global health issues such as HIV/AIDS.

ChildFund Alliance protects the historic strength and reputation for accountability associated with the work of these organizations since 1938, and adds value to their work by creating opportunities for joint initiatives serving children and families in need. With the addition of ChildFund Japan bringing total membership to 12, ChildFund Alliance member agencies offer a combined US $561 million in resources annually to children and families in 55 countries.

The members of ChildFund Alliance, listed alphabetically, are:

• Barnfonden (Sweden)
• BORNEfonden (Denmark)
• ChildFund Deutschland (Germany)
• ChildFund International (USA)
• Christian Children’s Fund of Canada
• ChildFund Australia 
• ChildFund Ireland 
• ChildFund Japan
• ChildFund New Zealand
• ChildFund Korea
• Taiwan Fund for Children and Families
• Un Enfant Par La Main (France)