LET'S GET
serious
about ending childhood poverty

Smiling young boy wearing an orange shirt and denim jacket against a clear blue sky.

POVERTY CLOSES DOORS.
WE USE COMEDY TO OPEN THEM.

Change A childhood, and you change everything

Nearly 12 million kids in the U.S. grow up in poverty each year. That early disadvantage strips away childhood essentials: health, education, and opportunity. But when we support kids from the start, we spark new possibilities.

The power of comedy moves people to act

Comedy breaks down walls, opens hearts, challenges assumptions, and connects us. When we see others more clearly, we’re more willing to step up and help.

Real progress doesn’t happen without all of us

When millions take small actions, we build momentum—opening doors, changing lives, and creating a world every child deserves.

The more kids we reach, the bigger the impact

Every statistic tells story after story of lives changed, futures unlocked—expanding what’s possible not only for kids, but for their families and communities.

IMPACT SO FAR

OVER 50 MILLION CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HELPED

Every statistic tells story after story of lives changed, futures unlocked—expanding what’s possible not only for kids, but for their families and communities.

34,367,019

PROVIDED WITH HEALTH SERVICES

1,184,918

GIVEN EDUCATION SUPPORT

2,224,902

Connected to SAFETY AND HOUSING SUPPORT

165,740

Equipped with ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Stories & Insights

The work, ideas, and PEOPLE driving change

From community breakthroughs to cultural insights, explore what’s working, what we’re learning, and how you can be part of it.

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Youth Advisory Council

Youth Leading Change

How Comic Relief’s Youth Advisory Council Is fueling local impact

Wellness On Wheels
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Wellness On Wheels

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of what happens next.

Big impact starts by taking the first step. Here are a few ways you can help open doors for children and young people.

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LAUGHTER DOES GOOD FOR CHILDREN