LET'S GET
serious
about ending childhood poverty
POVERTY CLOSES DOORS.
WE USE COMEDY TO OPEN THEM.
Change A childhood, and you change everything
Nearly 12 million kids in the U.S. grow up in poverty each year. That early disadvantage strips away childhood essentials: health, education, and opportunity. But when we support kids from the start, we spark new possibilities.
The power of comedy moves people to act
Comedy breaks down walls, opens hearts, challenges assumptions, and connects us. When we see others more clearly, we’re more willing to step up and help.
Real progress doesn’t happen without all of us
When millions take small actions, we build momentum—opening doors, changing lives, and creating a world every child deserves.
OVER 50 MILLION CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HELPED
Every statistic tells story after story of lives changed, futures unlocked—expanding what’s possible not only for kids, but for their families and communities.
34,367,019
PROVIDED WITH HEALTH SERVICES
1,184,918
GIVEN EDUCATION SUPPORT
2,224,902
Connected to SAFETY AND HOUSING SUPPORT
165,740
Equipped with ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The work, ideas, and PEOPLE driving change
PHOTOS: Comic Relief Live Lights Up Carnegie Hall
What an epic night of comedy in support of our mission to end childhood poverty!
Bringing Health and Joy to Kids Through Urban Farming
Daryl Chen explores a day in the life of Jonshell Johnson of Grow Dat, one of the many programs Comic Relief supports that bring health, joy, and learning to children!
From Sleeping at Penn Station to a PhD
Helping young moms and babies find safety and stability
Be part
of what happens next.
Big impact starts by taking the first step. Here are a few ways you can help open doors for children and young people.
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Fund what matters most, from healthcare and nutrition to education, safety, and opportunity.
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