We don’t believe children in any country are more deserving than others. But often the ability of children in some countries to receive help and care is greater than other countries. In many Western countries there is a relatively large number of care organisations, both government based and non-government. This is not the case in the countries where we serve.
For instance; the financial standing of families in rural China is far from what can be seen if you only consider first-level cities like Beijing or Shanghai. There are many wealthy people living in these first-tier cities and zones, however this wealth does not transfer through to the smaller cities and rural areas. In these areas people can be living on just a couple of dollars per day. You can search the internet for statistics on poverty; for China you’ll find a lot of debate as to the numbers. Is it 200 million living on less than the World Bank’s $1.25 level, or is it 87 million living on less than $1.03?