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What We Do:

ChildsPlay International (CPI) collaborates with local partners to support vulnerable children worldwide through play-based education initiatives.

Our programs are designed to empower children affected by war, civil unrest, poverty, and displacement, offering them opportunities for self-expression, healing, and resilience-building.

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In Northern Uganda, displaced children from Sudan attending a CPI/HAF-Uganda storytelling session.
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How We Help Children Through Play-Based Learning.

 

Even in challenging circumstances, ChildsPlay International (CPI) helps vulnerable children through play-based learning.

Our programs include storytelling, mask-making, song and dance and athletic activities that excite the mind, strengthen the body, and raise spirits. We have reached over 5,000 vulnerable children in over a dozen countries.

Students in Kenya during CPI Storytelling program

Our Programs are Free

Education is at the heart of everything we do. Whether through formal programs, informal learning, or play-based initiatives, we prioritize education in all our endeavors. Our goal is to equip vulnerable children with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities necessary for them to flourish and create a better future for themselves.
a homeless boy attending CPI Storytelling Session in Peshawar, June 2023.

Literacy and Art for Refugees

Our partners in Pakistan, Uganda and Zambia are focused on improving literacy skills and educational opportunities for internally displaced children as well as displaced children from other countries. Our programs focus on celebrating the children, and we use storytelling to help them open up, and in time heal, while building community.
Kids in Haiti during Storytelling event

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CPI keeps its overheads very low so that we can focus on growing our partnerships and programs to help more children. 100% of online donations are allocated to the programs.

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Girls in Sri Lanka interpret a story through dance.
Song and Dance performance in refugee camp.
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About us

CPI’s Programs Helps Children Learn Through Play

Play is not just fun; it’s an educational powerhouse. CPI believes in the power of play-based learning. Through activities such as storytelling and art, and soft skills like winning and losing gracefully through our Olympics of Body and Mind games, children discover their unique capabilities and develop self-confidence and improve literacy.

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Our Heartfelt Gratitude for Your Support of Vulnerable Children's Education.

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Children in our Storytelling program in Kenya holding up drawings of their interpretation of the stories told.
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How Storytelling Helps Children Learn

Life Lessons and Morals

Many stories carry moral lessons and teach valuable life skills. CPI’s Storytelling sessions include asking children about the moral/lesson of a story as part of the discussion that follows the session. We encourage children to ask questions, too.

Critical Thinking and Imagination

Storytelling encourages imagination and creativity. Listeners are prompted to think critically, analyze situations, and explore solutions, fostering problem-solving skills. After the session, children have the opportunity to share their thoughts and draw or paint the story.

Engagement and Retention:

Stories captivate, engaging listeners in ways that textbooks or lectures cannot. Through narratives, complex concepts become relatable, aiding retention and understanding of the story. . .

Language Development

For young children, storytelling aids language development. It exposes them to vocabulary, sentence structure, and improving language skills.

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About Our Current Educational Storytelling Programs

Children Living in Refugee Settlements, Uganda

We aim to expand the program to reach a larger number of children, extending beyond schools to involve the wider community. This expansion should encompass multiple schools to ensure a significant impact on students. To support this growth, increased logistical assistance is crucial, aiding storytellers, and acquiring necessary materials for the students. We are USD 3,000 from our goal!

Youth Leadership in Zambia

In February, CPI launched a storytelling pilot in Zambia's capital Lusaka. This is the first time we've had children aged 5 -15 in the same class, and it is proving to be very successful. The children have created amazing artwork, and we are now focusing on mentoring the older children, so that they can become youth leaders through our storytelling program.

Storytelling for a Brighter Future and Youth Leadership in Kenya

We have two partners in Kenya. CPI collaborates with a school where 30% of the children are affected by HIV/AIDS, and an NGO focusing on women's rights and youth development. Through educational storytelling workshops, we provide a platform for vulnerable children to share traditional tales and personal stories. These circles foster expression, healing, and mutual understanding among the children, enhancing their sense of community and resilience. The storytelling program is so popular that children are starting their own groups.

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ABOUT CHILDSPLAY INTERNATIONAL (CPI)

6,000+

Children reached

12+

countries

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Absolutely. You can rest assured that 100% of the donations from our #GivingTuesday campaign will reach the children under the care of our local partners. No donation is too big or too small. HOPE RISES WITH EVERY DONATION.

Each individual, school, and organization collaborating with CPI undergoes thorough vetting. In Pakistan, Haiti, and Kenya, our partnerships remain consistent with those established in 2014 when we first commenced our initiatives. Visit our website for comprehensive details about our exceptional partners, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries you may have. E-mail us at: Office@ChildsPlayIntl.org

Haiti, Peru, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and soon announcing new educational partnerships in more countries.

CPI was established by Dr. Steven Watson, a New York-based art historian and author. Steven continues to serve as our CEO, leading a passionate team committed to creating enhanced opportunities for vulnerable children to engage in play, learn, and thrive.

Rest assured, we maintain an unwavering commitment to transparency regarding your donations. We take pride in our remarkably low overhead costs, ensuring that 100% of online donations directly support the expansion and sustenance of our educational programs. Your contributions are channeled precisely where promised, empowering us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Follow us on social media. We post frequently about our programs and write blogs to go with.

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