It should be viewed with great caution.
1. It is not Christian, and has dropped "Christian" from it's name - though it collected money as a "Christian" organization for decades, without being one.
2. Your money does not go to the sponsor a child as they imply. Some of it goes to "community building", which vaguely helps "all" members of the community.
3. Some of the funds go to "alternative healers", in other words some tribal medicine man. While one wishes to respect all "faiths", one can wonder what good a guy dancing around shaking sticks does for starving children.
4. They have always refused to be a part of any organization that audits and keeps tabs on honest and legitimate ministries.
5. It has been advised by many religious and non-profit watchdog groups to donate elsewhere, as there are far more questions then answers with this group.
No, Christian Children's Fund is a legitimate organization that works to help children in need around the world. They provide support for education, healthcare, nutrition, and other essential needs for vulnerable children and their families.
You can donate to the Christian Children's Fund online at the Children's Aid Society website. Once on the page, you can click on the "Donate" button in the upper right hand corner of the page to donate.
The Working Capitol Fund is not a scam. The fund is run through the federal government of the United States.
Children's Defense Fund (CDF), nonprofit agency that advocates for children's rights.
UNICEF (United Nations Childrens Fund)
St Jude childrens hospital
There was a "Fertilizer Fund" scam which took place in the Philippines and involved government funds being taken and used for vote buying.
Yes, that's a scam. It's called the "advance fee" scam, in which you are sending your money in expectation of receiving more money back in return. It's also called a "419" scam, or far more anciently, "the Spanish Prisoner" scam.
Yes.
UNICEF stands for United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund......pretty long
No such thing. That is a scam.
By giving the CCF $28 per month, you are ensuring that your sponsored child will receive proper education, good meals, clean drinking water, and medical care, among other things.
Janet Lim-Napoles is believed to be the mastermind of the scam of the Priority Development Assistance Fund.