1. Mission
  2. Art for Life
  3. Safe Passage
  4. Healing & Mobility
  5. Welcome Village
  6. Our Story
  7. The Book
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Children of Heaven

Every Child Deserves a Future Beyond Survival.

A global humanitarian foundation helping children and families affected by war and crisis find safety, healing, income and a path toward independence.

Our Mission

Children of Heaven helps children and families move from survival to independence.

We help children and families affected by war, persecution, displacement and humanitarian crisis find safety, healing, income, community and independence. The goal is not simply to help families survive. It is to help them move from survival to stability, then independence.

SafetyHealingIncomeCommunityIndependence
Our Four Pillars

Aid, Safe Passage
and Healing.

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Creativity creates income

Art for Life

Creativity Creates Income.

Children affected by war and crisis should not be defined only by what happened to them. Through Art for Life, we help children share, exhibit and sell their artwork, creating income, dignity and opportunity for their families.

Explore Art for Life
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Danger to safety

Safe Passage

From Danger to Safety.

We help families facing extreme danger pursue safe relocation through sponsorship, humanitarian partnerships and trusted organizations, moving from dangerous environments toward safety and stability.

Learn about Safe Passage
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Injury to independence

Healing & Mobility

From Injury to Independence.

Prosthetic limbs, physical rehabilitation, mental health support, medical care and long-term independence programs, supporting the physical, emotional and practical steps that help people return to independent lives.

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Displacement to home

Welcome Village

Displacement → Home.

A private Welcome Village in development, designed to provide vulnerable families with safe housing, community, food, education, healthcare, rehabilitation, vocational opportunity, art, gardens and a pathway toward independence.

Discover the Welcome Village
Our Impact Model

The journey from survival
to a future.

Stage 01

Survival

  • Food
  • Emergency Aid
  • Safety
Stage 02

Stability

  • Housing
  • Healthcare
  • Community
Stage 03

Healing

  • Mental Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics
Stage 04

Opportunity

  • Education
  • Art
  • Vocational Training
Stage 05

Independence

  • Income
  • Work
  • Community
  • A Future

Not simply surviving what happened. Building what comes next.

Our California Welcome Village

A Place to
Begin Again.

A private humanitarian community in development, designed to give families affected by war and displacement safe housing and coordinated services: a stable foundation from which to build independent lives.

For the safety and privacy of the children and families we serve, the location of our Welcome Village is private. Qualified humanitarian partners, donors and organizations can contact us directly.
  • Family HomesPrivate residences for families
  • Common KitchenShared meals and gathering space
  • Art StudioCreative programs and exhibitions
  • Healthcare & RehabilitationMedical referrals, therapy and wellness
  • Education & Vocational TrainingSkills for long-term independence
  • Church & Livestream StudioFaith, community and global reach
  • Gardens & AgricultureFood, nature and outdoor learning
The Children of Heaven book: A Story About Empathy, Unity and Humanity, Illustrated by the Children of War
The Children of Heaven Book · Pre-order

A Story Every
Child Should Read.

A Story About Empathy, Unity, and Humanity, Illustrated by the Children of War.

A children's story about the things that connect us, regardless of where we come from, illustrated by children who have been affected by war and conflict. A book about children, created in part by children, with a message that reaches far beyond them.

HopeKindnessCourageBelongingCompassionImagination
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Two siblings reading the book together on a sofa
A joyful boy holding the book in his bedroom
Pages of the book illustrated by children
Global Impact

Guided by need,
not geography.

Children of Heaven works with children and families whose lives have been affected by armed conflict, persecution, displacement, violence and humanitarian crisis. Every crisis is different. Every family is different.

Our approach
01

Conflict & War

Supporting children and families affected by armed conflict and its consequences.

02

Persecution & Violence

Assisting people facing serious threats because of their identity, circumstances or community.

03

Displacement

Supporting families forced to leave their homes in search of safety.

04

Humanitarian Crisis

Responding to urgent needs: healthcare, housing, food, education and essential services.

05

Recovery & Rehabilitation

Helping people affected by injury, disability and trauma access rehabilitation and mental health support.

06

Pathways to Safety

Helping families understand lawful pathways and connect with qualified humanitarian and legal resources.

We don't want to simply help people survive what happened to them. We want to help them build what comes next.
Partners & Institutional Support

We Can't Do
This Alone.

We are building a network of humanitarian partners, foundations, healthcare organizations, governments, corporations and community organizations who share a belief that every child deserves a future beyond survival.

Become a Partner
Humanitarian
Organizations
Foundations
Healthcare
Government
Programs
Corporate
Partners
Community
Organizations
Get Involved

Help Build a Future Beyond Survival.