American Idol gives back to vulnerable US & international communities!

The Appalachian region suffers from a lack of economic development, making it difficult for families to eek out a suitable living. According to the 2000 Census, Appalachian Kentucky suffers the highest rate of poverty coming in at 24.4%. Breathitt County, one of the counties highlighted in last night's American Idol Gives Back, is among the top 5 counties with the highest poverty rate in Kentucky. Children in one family have been known to take turns coming to school because the family has only one coat. Many children come to school famished on Monday’s because families cannot afford more than one meal a day.

Children, Incorporated also provides life-saving assistance to children in 23 other countries, like India and Kenya where mosquito-treated nets can mean the difference between life and death. It costs very little and makes such an impact on the lives of these children. By giving to the Global Health Fund, you can help provide a child in Kenya, Ethiopia, or India with a mosquito net or medicine and education to help treat and prevent malaria.


As a sponsor, you can have a direct impact in the life of a child and see the difference you are making. We currently have 710 children in the Appalachian Division waiting for help. A one-time gift to our Global Health Fund can also provide vital assistance to so many children around the world who are suffering.