A happy childhood

begins with family

There are 140 million orphans around the world

lost both parents

have at least one living parent

could live with a family member today

Family is the first and best option for children.

Here’s why:

The Original Design

God created the family as the ideal environment for children.

Children’s Rights

International laws recognize every child’s right to grow up in a family.

Research Says

80 years of research show that family gives children the best chance in life.

The Whole Child

Family provides for children in every area of their lives –physical, emotional and spiritual.

Protecting Childhood

We help children find a path to family—because family is the first step toward a happy childhood.

Care for the child

Strengthen the family

Work with the community

Partner with governments

September 12, 2024

CERI Begins New Partnership With Guatemalan Government

June 20, 2024

CERI Boosts Child Protection in Guatemala with Legal Training

August 24, 2023

Joining forces in India to safeguard children

August 18, 2023

The story behind CERI’s beginning

April 10, 2023

Strong family: A Grandma’s hope

April 6, 2023

Hope after loss: Kannan and Shana’s Story

Resource Library

2024

Immersive Simulation Lab in Sri Lanka

Project Report

2024

Enhancing Protection for Children with Disabilities

Project Report

2024

Key Policy Recommendations: Protection for Children with Disabilities

Project Report

2020

CERI proposes strategies for ensuring South Asian children grow in families

White Paper

2020

CERI works with leaders to protect thousands of orphans

White Paper

2019

Che mare a de a fi Părinte

Project Report

Resource Library

Our work has taught us a few things. We invite you to learn with us.

Key Policy Recommendations: Protection for Children with Disabilities

Year:

2024

Type:

Project Report

Enhancing Protection for Children with Disabilities

Year:

2024

Type:

Project Report

Immersive Simulation Lab in Sri Lanka

Year:

2024

Type:

Project Report

Celebrate 25 years of changing lives around the world

A happy childhood

There are 140 million orphans around the world

Family is the first and best option for children.

The Original Design

Children’s Rights

Research Says

The Whole Child

Protecting Childhood

We help children find a path to family—because family is the first step toward a happy childhood.

September 12, 2024

CERI Begins New Partnership With Guatemalan Government

June 20, 2024

CERI Boosts Child Protection in Guatemala with Legal Training

August 24, 2023

Joining forces in India to safeguard children

August 18, 2023

The story behind CERI’s beginning

April 10, 2023

Strong family: A Grandma’s hope

April 6, 2023

Hope after loss: Kannan and Shana’s Story

Resource Library

Resource Library

Be part of the movement to give children the best childhood possible.

You helped us go where the need is most. Continue your reach in 2025!

You helped us go where the need is most. Continue your reach in 2025!