Ending poverty
is about supporting KIDS

Children who grow up poor have a harder time escaping poverty as adults. And the longer a child experiences poverty things get even harder.

But if we support kids by providing life's necessities along with opportunities for education and jobs, they will be positioned to create lasting change for themselves, their families and their communities.

OUR STRATEGY

EVERY KID AND COMMUNITY IS DIFFERENT

There's no one size fits all approach to lifting children and young people out of poverty. We fund programs that provide safety, healthcare, education, and empowerment to build stronger kids and communities.

Keeping Children Safe

Safety is the foundation for everything, and the odds are stacked against kids who aren’t safe. It is harder for them to stay healthy, go to school and feel control over their lives. We help children have a sense of home, especially when they face the threat of disaster, conflict, or violence.

Raising Healthy Children

To succeed in school and life, it is essential for children to grow up strong. We work to improve all aspects of healthcare – from pre- and postnatal care to nutrition and disease prevention.

Improving Education Access

We provide learning opportunities, including early childhood education, STEAM learning, vocational training and college prep, so children are prepared to thrive in adulthood.

Empowering Future Leaders

Young people can be a driving force for change—for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. We invest in empowerment programs that support leadership development, create economic opportunities, and position young people as decision-makers.

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REAL progress STARTS WITH STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Real progress starts by building strong support systems

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

People who are closest to the problems are best positioned to deliver the right solutions. We fund programs led by people with firsthand experience with the with the challenges facing the , enabling them to scale their work, expand their reach, and deliver homegrown authentic solutions.

FOCUSING ON FAIRNESS

Our initiatives focus on tackling discriminatory systems that trap families in a state of economic hardship.

BUILDING RESILIENCY

We support programs that set young people and communities up for long-term success, and help provide skills and resources that enable them to recover when setbacks occur.

OUR WORK so Far

Grants Awarded in 2024 to the Following Partners

Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our grants and grantee partners.

  • Adaptive Leadership Zambia
  • Baithak
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • Children's Health Fund
  • Covenant House
  • Grantmakers for Girls of Color
  • Jumpstart for Young Children
  • Jóvenes por el Clima Argentina
  • Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
  • Pekin to Pekin Tok for Human Rights
  • Plan International USA
  • Save the Children Federation
  • Start Early
  • The Ability Youth Movement
  • The Global Fund
  • YandyTech Community Development Initiative
  • Youth OUTright

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION

The Comic Relief Youth Advisory Council is a group of emerging community leaders from around the world who lend their perspective on our grant-making, partnership opportunities, and strategy.

Meet the Council