Be part of the change

Your generous donation supports our ongoing initiatives and the resources we provide to grassroots organizations working diligently to protect the rights and well-being of children worldwide

Ending Violence Against Children’s Lab:
Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Discover the essence of the Ending Violence Against Children’s Lab as we strive to end all forms of violence against children through grassroots initiatives:

  • Strengthen interfaith, intercultural, intergenerational dialogue and collaboration between children and adults.
  • Use an interfaith approach to advocate with resources and tools that promote respect for diverse faiths and cultures, nurture spirituality and ethical values.
  • Align grassroots efforts with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Join our Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) as we work tirelessly to protect children’s rights and well-being in communities worldwide, from Chile to Nepal, Serbia to Tanzania. Your contribution can change lives.

Wear My Shoes Campaign:
Stepping Up for Children's Rights

Learn about Wear My Shoes Campaign and its impactful initiatives:

Grant awards: Each year, we provide a $5,000 grant to five grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing children’s rights in their communities.
Global support: Our campaign extends its reach to civil society, faith-based organizations, faith leaders, and their communities worldwide. Together, we strive to fulfill the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while safeguarding children’s rights and well-being.
Worldwide reach: Now in its fourth year, the campaign has touched 59 countries across 17 regions, making a significant impact on children’s lives globally.
Your generous donation will support this year’s awards, fostering positive change and improving the lives of countless children. Join us in making a difference.

World Day of Prayer and Action for Children: Uniting for Children's Rights

Find out the mission of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, driving collaborative efforts to uplift children’s rights and well-being:

• Catalyst for change: We bring together grassroots organizations, NGOs, multilateral organizations, governments, and faith communities to elevate children’s rights and ensure their participation and well-being.

• Annual commemoration: Celebrating Universal Children’s Day on November 20 and the adoption of the UN-CRC in 1989, our activities inspire tangible actions and reaffirm the commitment of faith actors to end violence against children.

• Empowering change-makers: Through the World Day, children are empowered as agents of change, with faith communities as champions of their meaningful participation. This movement spans diverse cultures, influencing policies and practices to prevent violence against children worldwide.

Join us in our collective effort to do and be all for children.

Sponsorship Levels

To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Chief Partnership and Development Officer:

a.hamacher@arigatouinternational.org

Additional Resources

The following resources are designed to help youth and children plan and organize the annual World Day events on 20 November to promote children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Join the global movement for children with your friends!

 
*Arigatou International New York Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Fiscal management transparency:
GuideStart: https://www.guidestar.org/search
Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/search?q=Arigatou+International+

Scroll to Top