St. Therese of Lisieux tells us that even the littlest children can hope to become saints. But without a solid education – and the knowledge of Jesus Christ – impoverished children are trapped in a lifetime of poverty, hunger and despair.
This fall, Cross Catholic Outreach is fundraising to help children blossom. We will partner with Catholic ministries in Haiti, Peru, Kenya and Ethiopia to send 2,970 impoverished children to Catholic schools, giving them access to high-quality education, nutritious meals and hope. Your gift today will change the lives of each of these desperately poor children — and it will do so much more.
Early childhood education has proven benefits. Investing $10,000 in education programs in low-income countries generates an additional $52,000 in increased lifetime earnings. Studies also show that when parents complete secondary school, their children grow up to earn more money and have better standards of living and safer housing.