Give Children a Safe Start in Life

Hi there,

I’d love to share a beautiful moment that reflects the impact of your support through our Let’s Build the Future Together project.

For the first time, our Hogar de Cristo library went out into the field, bringing books, stories and imagination directly to our early childhood centers. In one of these visits, children experienced a joyful day filled with storytelling, music and puppets — turning a simple space into a world of creativity and wonder.

What may seem like a small activity has a deep impact. At this stage of life, every story, every song, every shared moment helps build language, curiosity and emotional development — key foundations for learning and for life.

Victoria, who leads our library initiatives, and Father Pepe, our chaplain, were part of this experience — creating a warm, playful environment where children could discover the joy of books and imagination.

Because of you, we’re not only supporting access to education — we’re opening doors to imagination, learning and opportunity from the very beginning.

Thank you for helping us bring magic, stories and hope to children who need it most.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Hogar de Cristo

Hi there,

I want to share with you why the work we’re doing through Let’s Build the Future Together matters so much — and how your support is helping change lives from the very beginning.

María de la Luz González, Executive Director of a partner foundation, says something simple and powerful: early childhood education isn’t just a first step — it’s the real “higher education.” In those early years, children build their foundations for life: their language, their emotional and social skills, and their ability to learn and grow.

Thanks to contributions like yours, our network of childcare centers across Chile is able to reach vulnerable children with quality early education, caring educators, and welcoming communities. We’re not only opening doors to learning — we’re building paths of hope and equal opportunity for children who might otherwise remain invisible.

Because of you, more children are walking into classrooms, feeling supported and ready to learn, instead of being left behind before they even start.

We also want to let you know that today is a special day, as GlobalGiving is celebrating Giving Tuesday, and if you donate to this cause, GlobalGiving will match your contribution. What do you say?

DONATE HERE: LET'S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER - GlobalGiving

With deep gratitude,
Hogar de Cristo