The Child Rescue Centre (CRC), established in July 2000, provides safety and hope to nearly 250 children who have been rescued from desperate situations. Initially opened as a feeding program for children living on the streets during Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war, the Centre has become a nationally-recognized model for bringing up at-risk children in Sierra Leone to become leaders. The CRC provides four primary programs Residential, Child Support, Foster Care and Post-Secondary Education. The CRC takes a holistic approach to raising children, addressing their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. Through in-country partnerships with church organizations and local community groups, the CRC seeks to ensure that children in Sierra Leone are allowed to enjoy their childhood – attend school, receive basic healthcare, actively participate in sports and other games, attend worship, and develop leadership skills. www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org

1. Helping Children WorldwideChild Rescue Centre

2. Helping Children Worldwide Our Goal Transform the lives of impoverished children and their communities through hands-on partnerships that implement solutions and provide programs of excellence. Our Mission Provide hope to impoverished children, the most vulnerable people in the world, by alleviating their suffering, meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, improving their living environment, general community and providing the opportunity for the children and their families to grow into contributing members of society HCW is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit started in 2003 by Floris UMC

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4. African Programs Bo, Sierra Leone Child Rescue Center is a residential home with community programs that cares for nearly 250 children affected by the violent civil war and poverty. ● Started with 40 children in 2000 ● Currently 70 in residential program, 150 in child support program, and 24 in foster care program ● 8 youth went to college this year, joining the 13 other student that are currently in university or vocational training programs

5. Developing Strong Leaders in Sierra Leone 8% of the population move onto Post Secondary Education 35% of the population aged 15 and older can read and write

6. Questions? Jennifer Hamilton, African Programs Directorjenniferhamilton@helpingchildrenworldwide.org Helping Children Worldwide13525 Dulles Technology DriveSuite 103Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: 703-793-9521