Children of the Nations
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| Children of the Nations International | |
| Founder(s) | Chris and Debbie Clark |
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| Type | Non-Government Organization |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Silverdale, WA - U.S.(International Headquarters) |
| Area served | 4 countries: Dominican Republic, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda |
| Focus | Equipping children to live balanced and disciplined lives. |
| Revenue | USD $2.5 million (2005) |
| Slogan | To provide responsible care to orphaned and destitute children. |
| Website | www.cotni.org |
Children of the Nations (COTN) was founded in 1995 and exists to rescue orphaned and destitute children who are living in poverty-stricken areas of the world. Operating in Malawi, Sierra Leone, the Dominican Republic, and Uganda, COTN helps nearly 7,000 children on a daily basis. COTN's stated goal is "To see all children equipped and able to live balanced and disciplined lives."
Children of the Nations is a Christian non-profit organization operating out of Silverdale, Washington, USA.
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[edit] History
COTN was founded in 1995 by Chris Clark, a fifth-generation missionary raised in Africa, and his wife, Debbie. On assignment in Africa, Chris and Debbie encountered orphans and refugee children in dire need of assistance and started COTN with the desire to meet that need.
Today, COTN is working in the USA, Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and most recently in Uganda to provide relief for orphaned and destitute children.
[edit] Organizational Structure
Children of the Nations International operates as a non-government organization (NGO) within the United States with its headquarters in Silverdale, WA. COTN also operates regional offices in Orlando, Florida and Orange County, California.
Each COTN country is set up as its own NGO with a board of directors overseeing operations within that country.
[edit] Operations
COTN's main area of focus is providing aid to children in need and raising them to become future leaders of their communities. This is accomplished through the construction of orphanages, feeding programs, clinics, schools, farms, and skills centers.
The organization also puts a large emphasis on short-term missions and internships to COTN countries. Over 600 individuals traveled overseas with COTN in 2007.
