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Storytelling: A Path to Hope and Learning for Vulnerable Children

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Local Partnerships Double Our Impact

ChildsPlay International (CPI) is a non-profit organization that helps provide free, play-based education to vulnerable children around the world. Our signature Storytelling Program  helps to motivate these children; it fosters their recovery from trauma; and it encourages them to express themselves creatively and to learn!

We maximize impact and keep costs low by partnering with qualified local organizations and schools, leveraging existing infrastructure and skill.  Together CPI and partners create sustainable, community-driven solutions for children’s education and mental well-being. 

Blinded and sighted children during storytelling in Ghana

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Join our movement and help us reach more schools, NGOs and local partners who are working to help improve vulnerable children's future. 

Josine is one of our children with a 100% attendance rate. Every weekend, she attaeds our storytelling program in a township in Lusaka. Zambia. Your support ensures that Josine and hundreds of children have the opportunity for a better future.

Food, Stories and Emotional Growth

By partnering with local organizations and leveraging existing infrastructure, CPI helps to create sustainable, community-driven initiatives that enhance children’s education, their psychological well-being, and their desire to develop useful skills (such as reading). Our program is adaptable to local settings and flexible in how it is deployed.

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By donating, you are helping CPI and our partners on the ground provide play-based education to more vulnerable children.

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Who We Are
ChildsPlay International (CPI) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting play, free education, and emotional recovery for children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and serious health challenges. Our grassroots model empowers children to heal and thrive through storytelling, play, and holistic learning opportunities.
Displaced girls playing volleyball in refugee camp
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Every minute, a child is displaced due to war, famine, environmental crises, and poverty—trapped in a heartbreaking cycle of trauma and despair. You can help change that. Donate now and be a part of our mission to bring free education, healing, and hope to these children.
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Our Programs Are Affordable
We do not need buildings. We meet the children where they are. Often, that is outdoors. Our adaptable approach addresses social, emotional, and developmental challenges in conflict zones, underserved communities, and areas of displacement. ​

100% of Your Donations Go To CPI’s Programs For Vulnerable Children

Why Your Donation Matters

When you give to ChildsPlay International (CPI), you’re not just supporting an organization; you’re directly impacting the lives of children in need.

From empowering girls and celebrating cultural heritage to nurturing emotional resilience in refugee camps as well as Ukraine, in children’s cancer hospitals, and among blind children, our innovative approach is all about spreading joy and creating connections. 

Join us in making a difference—your support brings joy, education, and a brighter future to children who need it most!.

 

Mother embrace daughter during play
To help more mothers and children in Ukraine, we need yoru support.
Sad boy in Ukraine during Sincere Heart Recovery Camp
Boy in Ukraine during a Recvery Play Camp organized by our partner Sincere Hearts

Help Us Empower More Children.

Donate Today!

Join our movement and help us reach more schools, NGOs and local partners who are working to help improve vulnerable children's future. 

Your Support Goes A Long Way

Every contribution counts! $20, $100 or $250 go a long way in the countries where we work. Here’s how your support makes an impact:

📚 In Zambia’s capital, USD 1,240 funds one month of storytelling and academic tutoring sessions for 100 children in a township. 

🍎 In Migori, Kenya, USD 1,370 covers program expenses and provides snacks for 200 children for an entire month, with one session each week. Given the challenging living conditions many of these children face, we prioritize providing snacks and refreshments to support their well-being.

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Children impacted by HIV-Aids enjoy the storytelling program and have taken on the role as storytellers themselves.

Every dollar donated goes towards helping the children in our programs

Girls in CPI storytelling program in Kenya with their drawings
Children in our Storytelling program in Kenya holding up drawings of their interpretation of the stories told.
Girl in Lusaka, Zambia, during snack break
One of our students in Lusaka, Zambia, during refreshment break.

No Other NGO Does What CPI Does!

Emotional Recovery

While many organizations focus solely on the traditional “3 Rs”—Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic—ChildsPlay International (CPI) takes a distinct approach that prioritizes emotional recovery, cultural connection, and cognitive development through storytelling and play.

Cognitive Development

CPI takes a unique approach to cognitive development by using storytelling and play to support emotional growth and cultural connection. Our programs reach children where they are, building skills that go beyond traditional academics.

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.

Help Us Empower More Children.

Donate Today!

Join our movement and help us reach more schools, NGOs and local partners who are working to help improve vulnerable children's future. 

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.
vulnerable children in Nepal during CPI storytelling session

Literacy And Art for Refugees

Our partners are focused on improving literacy skills and educational opportunities for displaced children . 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

100% Of Donations Go To The Programs

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.

On A Final Note

CPI’s Versatile Free Education Model Tackles Multiple Challenges Beyond Storytelling, Education, and Trauma Recovery

Our adaptable approach addresses social, emotional, and developmental challenges in conflict zones, underserved communities, and areas of displacement, providing powerful solutions to urgent global problems.

From empowering girls and preserving cultural heritage to fostering emotional resilience in refugee camps, cancer hospitals, and among blind children in war-torn countries, CPI’s method is versatile and applicable in diverse contexts.

By securing funding and partnering with the right organizations, we can amplify our impact beyond initial forecasts, creating lasting change and hope for those who need it most.

Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter future for all.

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