Newsletter
September, 2026
Stronger legislation IS REQUIRED for protecting children in the U.S.
Alma Hernández was five years old the first time she worked in the strawberry fields in Michigan.
Her story is featured in our short film The Pink Bucket, she is just one case of the estimated half a million children working in U.S. fields today.
The Children Harmed in Life-Threatening or Dangerous (CHILD) Labor Act of 2026 (H.R. 9347 / S. 4817) is proposed federal legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children and holding employers accountable for serious child labor violations.
Understanding the urgency of the CHILD Act is the first step toward protecting children in our country. Please read our commentary here!
We strongly believe that all children deserve to learn, grow, and live free from dangerous and exploitative labor, and our mission is to support the initiatives that promote the protection of the most vulnerable children.
From Bricks to Brighter Futures
We’re thrilled to share that the new block of latrines at Adhiro School are ready to use! What began with your generosity has become something tangible: safe, dignified sanitation facilities that will support Kenyan students for years to come.
This project is more than bricks, concrete, and fresh paint. Clean sanitation helps children stay healthy, focused, and engaged in school, creating better conditions for learning and brighter opportunities for the future.
When girls have safe, private latrines at school, we remove barriers to education, protect their dignity, and strengthen their power to stay at school. In fact, Philip Anyango, the Head teacher, confirmed that the school attendance has already improved!
Thank you for staying with us every step of the way and helping turn our students’ hopes into a lasting reality.
Watch the kid’s video!
Our 7th magazine edition on child rights
Our latest magazine explores how children’s wellbeing and the environment are closely interconnected. Protecting the Earth means protecting childhood.
Healthy ecosystems can support healthy childhoods. Unfortunately, when there are disruptions to the natural cycles, families are at greater risk of losing their livelihoods, being driven into poverty, and experiencing child labor.
A healthy environment is vital to support the lives of children, and their right to develop their full potential.
From the voices of young leaders, you will be able to connect with powerful stories of resilience and transformation. This edition is a call to listen to what children have to say, amplify it, and act upon it.
You can find the digital magazine here!
If you’re on Martha’s Vineyard, you can grab yours at Croning's Market for free of charge.
Still curious? Good. We’ve got more to share!
Take a look at our latest commentaries and keep exploring the ideas, stories, and solutions shaping a future where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Tobacco Fields: From the tobacco fields of North Carolina to a Master's degree in Data Analytics, José's journey represents an incredible determination to succeed: Every child deserves protection, education, opportunity, and a life of their own choosing.
In Eco-esperanza, Francisco Vera, a Colombian human rights and nature defender, issues a strong call to keep our voices and actions alive in order to protect our ecosystems, with the goal of ensuring a healthy environment for children both today and in the future. Read the English article in the magazine or the Spanish version on the commentary section of our website.
Art reflects reality: Michael Wooley’s art is rooted in a lifelong commitment to children, inclusion, and dignity for all. His work reminds us that removing barriers is a daily responsibility.
Wishing Flags: Fae, a local artist of Martha’s Vineyard, creates conscious art for addressing social causes like child labour and exploitation, discover her artistry and story.
