Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of where they were born or their socioeconomic background.
Who We Are
End Child Poverty is the global, multi-faith, child-centered initiative of Arigatou International, that addresses the root causes of poverty in the human heart and the structural causes of poverty in society. Together with the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), Prayer and Action for Children, and Ethics Education for Children, we comprise the 4 global initiatives of Arigatou International.
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What We Do
Our End Child Poverty work accomplished through theological reflection and action, advocacy and knowledge-sharing, and community-driven initiatives at grassroots and global levels, towards overcoming child poverty. Through our right-based approach, we aim to protect, uphold and advance the inherent dignity, wellbeing and rights of each and every child.
Why We Focus on Child Poverty
Globally, it is estimated that 1 in every 2 children worldwide are affected by poverty. Poverty is multi-dimensional, meaning there are different aspects that comprise poverty, beyond the lack of basic material resources. Poverty experiences during the childhood years, can continue to impact the person well into their adulthood, and further on to the next generation. Child poverty deprives the child of a life where their dignity and wellbeing are fully actualised.
However, despite this grim reality, we realise that we – all of society – can and must take action to tackle poverty, and build a better life for all children.
The structural causes of poverty require changes in policies and practices that build our communities at micro and macro levels, from grassroots to global systems. Attitudes and behaviours such a greed, ignorance, fear and hatred, reflect internal poverty in the human heart, which we believe can be overcome.
Opportunities and solutions are present, and can be leveraged towards ending child poverty. From global development progress and frameworks , to social and technological innovations; from positive spiritual values, to resources available in communities. We believe that together, we can end child poverty worldwide.
1 in every 2
Children are affected by poverty wordlwide
1 in 6
Children living in poverty in developed nations
Our Solutions
Together with communities, we innovate and implement solutions to overcome poverty that affects children.
Multi-Faith & Rights Based
We implement comprehensive, sustainable solutions designed to address the root causes of child poverty
Advocacy Campaigns
We have established and supported several social innovations over the yeras
ECP Knowledge Centre
Establishment of an End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre and programme interventions to prevent and eradicate poverty at the grassroots community levels