Making connections
Our Process
Children Inspiring Hope connects children cross-culturally, twice a year, through arts and education projects based on our shared humanity, peace building, and Earth stewardship. Student driven projects, photos, and documentary videos bridge hearts and minds.
Being connected to others and to the natural world is a catalyst for compassion, collaboration, and a broader sense of community.Programming and service projects enable participants to see beyond their own cultural lens and creates a pathway for understanding, empathy, and positive change.
Coming soon: We have been paused with our exchanges due to COVID and challenges surrounding this. We intend to resume a few classes in the Spring of 2022 via mail. As soon as we can safely resume travel, we will return!
RECENT EXCHANGES:
Fall 2023- Generosity & Kindness
Spring 2023- Tress & Forests of The World
Spring 2020- Food: Who Are Your Farmers?
CIH 2023 Year End Reveiw:
Teacher Testimonials
“The second environmental themed exchange really enhanced our school’s place-based, and environmentally conscious curriculum. We also discussed global impact on our environment. This gave students a real worldview of Africa and the problems we share.”
“I am reminded that children are children around the world. The circumstances of our lives as not as important as the human factor. Children Inspiring Hope emphasizes the commonalities we share, the parts of life that are truly important- caring, helping, stewardship. Children are indeed our hope. ”
“This was a highlight of my academic career. ”
“It has made me know that children are special and should be given the chance to express their feelings, especially through art. Emotionally the students are more confident and educated. It has widened their knowledge.”
“It enables our students to communicate in English. It helps the students to earn more about the environment. ”