World Childhood Foundation

Mission Statement

Founded in 1999, by Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, the World Childhood Foundation has worked persistently to ensure that all children have a safe and loving childhood, free from violence, exploitation and sexual abuse. World Childhood has global offices in the USA, Germany, Brazil and Sweden. Since 1999, we have invested in more than 1,300 initiatives, projects and grassroots organizations. We work with passionate pioneers, companies, foundations, philanthropists, and other actors who share our vision. Our work has helped to put child sexual abuse on the global agenda.

Here in the United States, WCF-USA works to develop solutions focused on both prevention and recovery. We support programs throughout the US that focus on children who are disproportionately affected by child sexual abuse and exploitation. This includes children with disabilities, children who are homeless, children who identify as LGBTQ+, and children in the foster care system.