REACH International provides education, food, medicine and other assistance to disadvantaged and orphaned children of all races, ethnicities, and religions worldwide in order to alleviate poverty, hunger, and illiteracy. Through its network of schools, orphanages and assistance centers, REACH International provides a nurturing, safe and caring environment to help these vulnerable children survive and thrive.
REACH International works to create a world where education empowers all children regardless of their beginnings to reach their full potential.
REACH International believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Runs orphanages, schools, hostels, and daycare centers in 24 developing countries
Provides a secure environment, three meals a day, clothing, medical care, and education to 24,000 orphaned, abandoned, abused, or vulnerable children worldwide
Registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the USA and #89503 4189 RR001 in Canada
Better Business Bureau endorsed charity
Fosters independence in REACH students through work programs and vocational training
Founded in 1973 Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
Reliant on volunteers; only has two full-time employees
Operates solely on donations
90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programs and services
Projects go where there is the greatest need
Guided by compassion and integrity
REACH International is headquartered in the USA, has seven branch offices in Canada and Europe, and currently operates in 24 developing countries
Countries being served as of 2015: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Honduras, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Zimbabwe
Largest impact in Africa
Branch offices located in Canada, Belgium, England, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa
REACH International is non-discriminatory
Children are accepted on the basis of need, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or religion.
REACH International offers three paths for support and involvement: sponsor a child, donate or volunteer
Sponsorships are a $40 per month commitment
Donations are accepted in any amount to help fund projects from well-digging in Kenya to providing computers to a school in Paraguay.
Volunteers are needed at our projects and at our office in Silver Spring, Maryland