Charitable organization facts for kids

A charitable organization is a special group that works to help people or support important causes. They often raise money or collect donations to give to those in need. These groups make sure the money and help go to the right places.

There are many well-known charities all over the world. Two of the most famous are UNICEF and the Red Cross.

What are Charitable Organizations?

Charitable organizations are groups that aim to do good for society. Unlike businesses that try to make a profit, charities use their money to help others. They support many different causes, such as health, education, poverty, or protecting animals and the environment.

How Do Charities Work?

Charities get their money mainly through donations. People, companies, or even governments give money, goods, or time to support their work. Charities also hold special events to raise funds, like charity runs, concerts, or sales. All the money they collect is then used for their specific cause. For example, a charity focused on hunger might use donations to buy food for people who don't have enough.

Why Are Charities Important?

Charities play a huge role in helping communities and solving big problems. They often step in where governments or businesses cannot. They can provide immediate help during disasters, offer long-term support for people in need, or work to find cures for diseases. By bringing people together to support a common goal, charities show how much good can be done when people work as a team.

Famous Charitable Organizations

Many charities work globally, helping millions of people.

• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) focuses on helping children around the world. They work to protect children's rights, provide health care, education, and clean water.
• The Red Cross (and Red Crescent Movement) provides emergency aid during wars and natural disasters. They also offer first aid training and support health services.

These organizations, and many others, show how charities can make a real difference in people's lives every day.

Related pages

• Donation
• Non-profit organization
• Philanthropy
• Pro bono

Images for kids

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  American Cancer Society offices in Washington, D.C..

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  The second-hand shop of UFF (U-landshjälp från Folk till Folk i Finland), a non-profit and non-governmental humanitarian foundation, in Jyväskylä, Finland.

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  The Foundling Hospital. This building has been demolished.

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  Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy. A Puck magazine cartoon from 1903.

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  Total Giving in the USA from 1979 to 2011.

See also

In Spanish: Asociación caritativa para niños