The philosophy of Child Hope International is first and foremost based on a Biblical worldview. The resources below have also been integral parts of our philosophy and guiding values.
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. Explores common perceptions on poverty and the means to relieve it from a Christian perspective.
Poverty, Inc. Documentary that examines the rise of charity as a multi-billion dollar industry.
From Aid to Trade by Daniel Jean Louis and Jacqueline Klamer. Offers practical, achievable solutions to help Haiti and other developing countries grow more viable economies.
Christian Alliance for Orphans. Organization that unites Christian organizations and churches in orphan care.
1MillionHome. This organization is on a mission to transform 5,000 orphanages into family reunification centers to bring 1 million children home.
Think Orphan Podcast. Weekly podcast on hot topics involved in the global orphan crisis with leading voices from around the world. Episode 155 is an interview with CHI Executive Director, Spencer Reeves. Episode 203 is about the transition to family care.
Faith to Action. Christian organization which focuses on equipping churches & individuals with tools to support and guide action for orphans and other vulnerable children.
World Without Orphans. Global movement with a shared vision for orphans becoming sons and daughters. Their dream is that every child will grow up a safe, stable and nurturing permanent family, and know their Heavenly Father.
UN Resolution on the Rights of the Child. This document summarizes the 2019 UN Resolution on the Rights of the Child focusing on children without parental care.
Lumos. Helping the millions of children in institutions worldwide regain their right to a family.