Justice Begins with Childhood
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Your gift provides access to education, nutrition, protection, and hope.
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What Does Justice Look
Like for a Child?
Justice for children is more than protection from harm.
It means having enough food to learn and grow. It means access to education, even after being displaced by conflict. It means creating safe pathways for children to stay in school and build their futures.
At ADRA, we believe justice begins in childhood—when children are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Through community-driven programs around the world, we’re helping children experience the compassion, protection, and opportunity every child deserves.
Keep Girls Safe | Thailand
Poverty, statelessness, and social vulnerability can place children at increased risk of exploitation and trafficking.
For more than two decades, ADRA’s Keep Girls Safe program has helped children remain in school through scholarships, educational support, and protection services that reduce vulnerability and expand opportunity.
Education creates pathways to independence, confidence, and long-term safety.
School Feeding Initiative | Africa
For many children, a daily school meal is the difference between attending class and staying home.
ADRA’s School Feeding Initiative helps provide nutritious meals that improve attendance, concentration, and educational outcomes while supporting long-term community development.
When children have reliable access to food, they are better able to learn, grow, and build brighter futures.
Learning Center | Lebanon
Conflict and displacement have forced millions of children from their homes and interrupted their education.
ADRA’s Learning Center in Lebanon provides educational support, safe learning spaces, and opportunities for refugee and displaced children to continue their education despite extraordinary challenges.
Because no child should lose their future because of circumstances beyond their control.
Real Impact
The Difference Childhood
Opportunity Makes
The voices below come from children and families whose lives have been impacted through ADRA’s programs.
“They came at the right time. Thank God they gave me medicine and did tests,” she said. “I am a pregnant woman who had not had any care in six months.”
Yexibeth, Mobile Health Clinic, Colombia
“Today, we have a reliable source of income. And we all eat well.”
Jeanine, Agriculture program in Madagascar
“I fetch water without fear and I make it to school on time,” she said, smiling. Water is no longer an obstacle standing between her and her future.
Denise, TUDIENZELE water project, Democratic Republic of the Congo
“ADRA brought change to my family. Our kids have good health and they are able to go to school. It’s better than before.”
Theakong, Best CHOICES project in Cambodia is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP)
“I love going to the ADRA Learning Center because we have good teachers,”
Ahmed, Learning Center, Lebanon
In Numbers
The Reality Children
Face Today
Millions of children around the world face challenges no child should endure. Poverty, conflict, displacement, and the loss of family support systems continue to threaten children’s safety, education, and future opportunities.
333 Million
Children Living in Extreme Poverty
Surviving on less than $2.15 per day.
473 Million
Children Living in Conflict Zones
Growing up in areas affected by armed conflict.
140 Million
Including approximately 15 million children who have lost both parents.
Millions
Children Displaced from Their Homes
Forced to flee violence, conflict, and instability.
These challenges are significant—but they don’t define children. With access to food, education, and protection, children can build brighter futures.
Faith Focus
Our Faith Inspires
Our Work
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
— Micah 6:8
How you can help
Every Child Deserves the Chance to be a Child
Children should be learning, playing, and dreaming about their future—not worrying about hunger, displacement, or exploitation.
Together, we can help provide the support, safety, and opportunities that allow children to grow, learn, and thrive.
Because justice begins with childhood.
