Childhelp is a national non-profit organization whose mission is the prevention and treatment of child abuse. For founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, helping victims of child abuse has been a lifetime commitment that’s still going. Little did these two actresses know, after encountering 11 homeless orphans on a trip abroad, just how much all of their lives would be changed forever.
They are an extremely efficient charity with more than 92% of donations going straight to help children in need and their programs. Childhelp also has a child abuse hotline for those that notice any potential signs of child abuse or are a victim themselves (1-800) 4-A-CHILD or (1-800) 422-4453. They offer and support a variety of awareness, prevention, intervention and treatment programs for children, adults, families, communities and caregivers.
Why is what they do important? Each year more than 3 million cases of child abuse are reported. 28.3% of adults report being physically abused as a child. 20.3% report being sexually abused as a child whether by an adult or older child. 10.6% report being emotionally abused as a child.
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