Survey reveals children’s hopes for the future
MARKHAM, ON—Whether children dream of helping others may depend on where they were born.
A survey of almost 4,600 children worldwide found that almost half of those polled in the developing world said they hope to become teachers or doctors. However, in developed countries, almost half said they'd like to be professional athletes, actors, singers or fashion designers.
ChildFund Alliance's second annual "Small Voices, Big Dreams" survey polled 10 to 12-year-olds from 44 countries around the world.
Christian Children's Fund of Canada, and its affiliate organizations, questioned children about their dreams, fears and pastimes. Results were compiled by The Ipsos Observer. It also found that while children were largely optimistic about their future, they worried about crime, disease, hunger and violence. It also found children in the developing world were more likely to use their free time to help out their families and community.
"The survey results help us tremendously as we continue to provide for children and families," says Mark Lukowski, CEO of Christian Children's Fund of Canada. "By hearing what children need and want we can identify their concerns, develop appropriate solutions and make sure we respond accordingly."
Christian Children's Fund works in the developing world to provide clean water, healthy food, medicine, education, job and skill development and well as leadership development.
Lukowski hopes the results will help Christian Children's Fund of Canada focus their priorities. He says, "We always want to keep efforts child-centred."
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