DEFEND
RESCUE
DELIVER

Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4

Every child deserves...

A student in Uganda prays during church service at Mercy Church.

TO BE KNOWN

Every child is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity, love and care.

A young woman attending the program at Future for Children in Lviv, Ukraine smiles.

TO BE SAFE

We work alongside trusted local ministries to protect vulnerable children and families.

TO HAVE HOPE

Through education, discipleship and practical support, children are empowered toward a brighter future.

WHERE WE WORK

Children to Love partners in five countries with locally-led ministries that are each uniquely structured to meet the needs of their community. Though each ministry is unique, all work with orphaned, abandoned or vulnerable children, teens and families to provide hope and support through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual support. Through each of CTL’s partner ministries, all are united by a shared commitment to the gospel and to caring for children with dignity in the name of Jesus.

UKRAINE

ROMANIA

UGANDA

INDIA

THAILAND

OUR IMPACT IN ACTION

Every number represents a child reached, a life changed or a brighter future made possible through our work around the world.

1224

Children Receiving Education

73

Churches Planted

74

Children in Higher Education

872

Children Adopted or Safely Reunified with Family

363

Children Sponsored

1115

Graduated

1635

Children Cared for Daily

5280

Children Heard the Gospel this Year

55065

Provided with Medical Care

1243

Team Members Served in our Ministry Partners

As of 2026

STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Explore our blog to hear inspiring stories from our partner countries— stories of hope, transformation and updates on what is happening in Romania, India, Uganda, Ukraine and Thailand.

"We Think of Her as One of Our Own Children"

For Michael and Faith Slagell, child sponsorship has become much more than a monthly commitment. After years of sponsoring a girl in India, their relationship with her has grown through prayer, visits, shared experiences and a deep love for who she is. Michael recently shared with us the story of how God has used their sponsorship to shape their family and give them a front-row seat to the work He is doing through the ministry in India. We’re honored to share his words with y

Joseph’s Story: A Journey Through Surgery, Healing and Hope

How Joseph Found a Home at Mercy Childcare Joseph is a 10-year-old boy at Mercy Childcare Ministry in Uganda whose story began with abandonment. He was found in a nearby town and rescued by police officers. Because Joseph has Down syndrome, no homes were willing to take him in, so he remained at the police station for some time. Eventually, the officers reached out to Mercy Childcare Ministry, and they stepped in to welcome Joseph into their care, giving him a safe and loving

A Week of Discipleship— and Seven Unexpected Baptisms

Sometimes God works in ways no one plans. When one of our recent mission teams arrived in India, they chose to spend the week differently than in years past. Instead of leading a traditional children's camp, they gathered with the older students for a week dedicated to discipleship. Together, they stepped away from the routines of everyday life and spent the week at a retreat center, creating space to slow down, ask honest questions and study Scripture together. Each day cent

From Bucharest to Mae Sot: Pastor Eric’s Reflections from the Field

This June, Pastor Eric Van Scharrel of St. John's Lutheran Church joined CTL President John Penrose on a visit to Children to Love's ministry partners in Romania and Thailand. Along the way, Eric shared daily reflections about the people he met, the ministries he witnessed and the moments that left a lasting impression on him.