Fight poverty

We enhance health and well-being for children when we fight poverty.

"A Vision for Children and the Church", a document of the 205th General Assembly (1993), states that all children are affected first and most deeply by those things that work against health and wholeness.

The following study guides, kits, media resources, Web sites and books can provide help in understanding and taking action on poverty.

All items with a “PDS” number can be ordered from Presbyterian Distribution Services at (800) 524-2612 or from The Presbyterian Marketplace.

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Featured resource

Africa's Children: A Church Response to Children's Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa the number of orphan and vulnerable children is growing as a result of issues such as the AIDS pandemic, poverty, lack of education and countries in conflict. This booklet with study guide reviews models of care and evaluates them in the context of the African culture and the realities of limited resources. It also includes discernment questions for congregations or individuals. Order copies online or download as a PDF file.

Free • PDS #2538407003

Advocate for children’s health care

"For all of America's children, the House will be in order."

More than 1 million children have been born without health coverage since the start of the 110th Congress.

Raise your congregation's voice in support of children. Write to your members of Congress in favor of health care coverage for all children as an important step on the road to health care for all.

Every Moment Counts

Every 47 seconds, a child is born in the United States without any health insurance. Already this year we have seen tragic cases of how a lack of simple health insurance for a child can have fatal results.

Help the Children's Defense Fund spread the message about the growing number of children born without health insurance. Place this counter on your Web site or blog.