CHILDHOOD
POVERTY IS
EVERYONE'S
PROBLEM

It's time to stand up  →

1 in 6 kids in the U.S.

— Almost 12 million —

are growing up in poverty.

That's a lot of kids — kids who aren't getting what they need to grow up healthy and strong. Kids in cities, suburbs, and small towns, in nearly every neighborhood across the country.

This can feel too big to fix. Or like it's just the way things are. But it's not — the solutions exist, and if we each pitch in, we can solve it.

Here’s how we start. 

STAND UP

Commit to standing up. One action a month. That's all it takes.
We'll send you one email a month with a single, simple, action that connects you to your community and helps kids right in your neighborhood. 
I’m committing to one action a month to help end childhood poverty in my community.
I’m committing to one action a month to help end childhood poverty in my community.

I’m committing to one action a month to help end childhood poverty in my community.

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STAND UP

Commit to standing up. One action a month. That's all it takes.
We'll send you one email a month with a single, simple, action that connects you to your community and helps kids right in your neighborhood. 

I’m committing to one action a month to help end childhood poverty in my community.

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You CAN GET STARTED RIGHT NOW

Here are a few ways to get involved, right here, right now. Every action you take, no matter how large or how small matters.

Spread the word

Help us reach more people. The more of us talking about childhood poverty the better. Share this video with your friends, your family, your followers.

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NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL

When people show up, it builds momentum. Comic Relief Neighborhood Festivals are your chance to get involved, right where you live.

NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
LOS ANGELES

September 19. Volunteer alongside neighbors, meet local nonprofits, catch some live comedy, and help us pack 500 care kits for LA kids — all in one afternoon of food and games at an iconic Hollywood studio. And it's all free.

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NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
PHILADELPHIA

October in Philadelphia. Live comedy, local nonprofits, and hands-on ways to help — with its own Philly flavor. Sign up to be notified when tickets go live.

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NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL 2027
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ABOUT COMIC RELIEF

WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT ENDING CHILDHOOD POVERTY

Comedy gets people talking and gets us connected. Comic Relief uses this power to build awareness, raise money, and drive action in communities to support kids facing poverty. 

To date, we’ve helped more than 50 million children and families live healthier, safer, and more empowered lives.

Learn more about what we do and help us end childhood poverty together. 

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