Millions of children around the world are abused, exploited, and discriminated against on a daily basis. In 2005, child helplines across the world received around 10.5 million contacts from children and young people who needed crisis intervention, rehabilitation, counseling or someone to talk to. A child helpline is accessible around-the-clock, free of cost, and enables them to contact someone in an emergency situation. They provide supportive information or directly link children to immediate rescue and safety.

Child Helpline International (CHI) is the global member network of child helplines, working to protect the rights of the child. CHI works in over 150 countries and was founded on the belief that children and young people not only have rights, but that they alone are the best individuals to identify their problems if they are equipped with the proper tools.

A strong global network of child helplines is crucial for child protection. With your help, CHI can continue to advocate and support a more effective response to children in need of care and protection. Not only will their voices be heard, but you are helping improve the quality of children’s lives all over the world.

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