Stories of impact

Research consistently shows that up to 80% of children living in institutional care globally have at least one living parent. Most of these children are not “orphans” in the traditional sense.

Cyclone Ditwah has caused the worst flooding Sri Lanka has seen in over 20 years. CERI is responding to community and family needs.

Cyclone Ditwah has caused the worst flooding Sri Lanka has seen in over 20 years. CERI is responding to community and family needs.

Team CERI, alongside dedicated global volunteers, have been in Moldova working to put warm boots on children during the grip of winter. The history of putting boots on children at CERI goes back to a miraculous moment in 1998.

Lasting change doesn’t just happen in homes, it happens in legislation, social work infrastructure, and government-led reform.

Learn how hunger crises affect children and families and discover immediate ways you can help provide food, safety, and long-term support.

Child protection laws safeguard children’s rights, preserve family unity, and build stronger communities for future generations.

Support crisis relief that keeps children safe and families together. CERI delivers aid with protection, recovery, and local care.

Watch as children share who they admire most—a reminder of how deeply family matters.