Collaboration
Accountability
We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children. We are committed to the highest standards of public accountability.
Ambition
We are demanding of ourselves and our partners. We set high goals, take calculated risks to achieve greater impact and are innovative in our work for children.
Creativity
We work together and build alliances with others to leverage our collective power for children. We build mutual respect and trust by acknowledging our different perspectives and roles.
Integrity
We aspire to live up to the rights and dignity we seek for every child. We are honest about our impact and shortcomings. We act in the best interests of children in everything we do.
Leading Impact in 2026
We stand apart as the world's leading independent organization for children, with over 100 years of proven expertise saving lives and building futures. We reach more children in more places than any other child-focused organization, operating in 120 countries with direct access to the hardest-to-reach communities. Our evidence-based programs deliver measurable results: for every dollar donated, we leverage an additional $4 in impact through partnerships and government funding.
When you invest in us, you're backing an organization with unmatched crisis response capabilities, long-term development expertise, and transparent accountability. We maintain the highest charity ratings and ensure 85 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs serving children. Our integrated approach addresses immediate needs while building sustainable solutions for education, health, protection, and emergency response. Choose us because children can't wait for tomorrow's solutions.