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CERI

We pursue every child’s right to a loving family.

Our Approach

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It takes systemic change to transform the way we care for children.

HOW WE DO IT

What We Do

Mission

We protect childhood so children can reach their full potential. By working with children, families, communities and governments, we ensure families have what they need to help children flourish for generations.

Values

We lead with kindness and act with unwavering integrity, guided by our commitment to faith, service, and empathy.

We are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes, continually striving for excellence, and making informed decisions based on data and evidence.

Where We Serve

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Sri Lanka

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South Africa

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Moldova

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India*

Guatemala

* Where we work through partners.

Our Team

IAN FORBER-PRATT
President
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ALTHEA KRINEY
Program Compliance and Impact Specialist
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EMILY WADE
Communications & Data Specialist
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Jasmine Rodriguez
JASMINE RODRIGUEZ
Administrative Assistant
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How We’ve Grown

1999
Our Start
After seeing children on the streets of Moldova, Board Chairman and Founder Kevin Dinnin started Children's Emergency Relief International (CERI) to give all children the opportunity to grow in a loving family. LEARN MORE
1999
2004
A Helping Hand
After a devastating tsunami hit Sri Lanka in 2004, we helped find loving homes for hundreds of children left without parents. LEARN MORE
2004
2009
The HIV Epidemic
The HIV epidemic left millions of children orphaned in South Africa. CERI began a project to provide trauma counseling to orphans and their caregivers. LEARN MORE
2009
2016
Advocating for Children
In 2016, we expanded to India by partnering with government to create laws that keep children safe in families. Today, our work of protecting children continues to expand to other countries. LEARN MORE
2016
2021
Protecting Childhood
In 2021, our focus shifted from preventing orphanhood to a more all-encompassing approach: protecting childhood. When we strengthen and support the family, we help children thrive. LEARN MORE
2021

Childhood is at risk and you can change that.

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