Kiwanis is an international organization and its charitable foundation, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, is focused globally on the welfare of children. Kiwanis clubs and individual Kiwanians in the Carolinas District provide financial support to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, on a voluntary basis, as a way to extend their reach to children all around the world. While the Carolinas District does not directly fund contributions to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, we provide education to our clubs about the Kiwanis Children’s Fund and the availability of grants from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund to clubs which support it. Further, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund has historically provided annual grants to the Carolinas District based upon the generosity of Kiwanis Clubs in the District, which the District in turn grants to clubs to further the service provided in their communities consistent with the Kiwanis Causes. The Kiwanis Childrens Fund has also supported clubs in our District when a regional disaster, such as a hurricane, has impacted our communities. The following video is an example of such support from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund following Hurricane Florence in 2018.
The following information was derived directly from the website of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund:
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Mission
At the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, our mission is to develop resources that transform the goodwill and vision of Kiwanians into programs that serve the children of the world. Through the Kiwanis causes, members’ service makes a difference in each phase of a young person’s development. It’s a continuum of impact. That’s because the work Kiwanians do in each cause helps provide a head start on success in the next — ultimately creating leaders who then make the same impact on succeeding generations.
The Kiwanis Causes
Whether they’re getting ready to learn or getting ready to lead, kids need Kiwanis. A gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund is one of the most effective ways to reach them — and to support the Kiwanis causes:
Health and nutrition. The Children’s Fund provides grants to clubs, districts and global partners to provide healthy food to children around the world. From the prenatal stage to age 5, a child’s brain grows at an astounding rate. But that development depends on access to key nutrients, including iodine.
Education and literacy. The Children’s Fund provides grants to support club and district literacy and education projects. Worldwide, 250 million children lack basic literacy skills. In the U.S., 88% of students who fail to earn a high school diploma were struggling readers in third grade. When we help someone to acquire literacy skills, we empower them with better opportunities.
Youth leadership development. The Children’s Fund helps young people evolve into community leaders by supporting Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs with grants and scholarships. With access to leadership and volunteer opportunities, youth learn responsibility, self-discipline and respect. These are key factors in overcoming challenges and achieving academic success.
If you or your club are considering a gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, watch the following video to imagine what a difference you can make.
Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Kiwanis is an international organization and its charitable foundation, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, is focused globally on the welfare of children. Kiwanis clubs and individual Kiwanians in the Carolinas District provide financial support to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, on a voluntary basis, as a way to extend their reach to children all around the world.
While the Carolinas District does not directly fund contributions to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, we provide education to our clubs about the Kiwanis Children’s Fund and the availability of grants from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund to clubs which support it.
Further, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund has historically provided annual grants to the Carolinas District based upon the generosity of Kiwanis Clubs in the District, which the District in turn grants to clubs to further the service provided in their communities consistent with the Kiwanis Causes.
The Kiwanis Childrens Fund has also supported clubs in our District when a regional disaster, such as a hurricane, has impacted our communities. The following video is an example of such support from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund following Hurricane Florence in 2018.
The following information was derived directly from the website of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund:
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Mission
At the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, our mission is to develop resources that transform the goodwill and vision of Kiwanians into programs that serve the children of the world. Through the Kiwanis causes, members’ service makes a difference in each phase of a young person’s development. It’s a continuum of impact. That’s because the work Kiwanians do in each cause helps provide a head start on success in the next — ultimately creating leaders who then make the same impact on succeeding generations.
The Kiwanis Causes
Whether they’re getting ready to learn or getting ready to lead, kids need Kiwanis. A gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund is one of the most effective ways to reach them — and to support the Kiwanis causes:
If you or your club are considering a gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, watch the following video to imagine what a difference you can make.