H.E.L.P.

H stands for adequate Health services. Regular physical examinations, nutrition programs and sanitation classes focus on preventive health care. LCW also coordinates immunizations, emergency medical loans as needed, and free corrective surgeries, when funds are available.

The Handclasp program provides services and surgeries for children with disabilities. Liliane Foundation provides free services for long term disabilities such as cerebral palsy. Shriners International also provide free corrective surgeries for use of prosthetic devices. The Handclasp Program gives new opportunities and hope to dozens of children suffering from cleft palates, club feet and other disfiguring and handicapped conditions.

H also stands for low-cost Housing. In partnership with Consuelo Foundation and Habitat for Humanity, LCW has initiated the construction of over 500 new homes for homeless and impoverished families. LCW also runs a dormitory and crisis center for children who are homeless. 

E stands for relevant Education. Believing that all children should have access to education, LCW matches sponsors from around the world with children from poverty-stricken families. The education program includes a free preschool in each community, sponsorships and scholarships to enable children to attend public schools and colleges, and after-school tutoring services as needed. Children growing up in a poverty sub-culture know that education can give them the chance to be teachers, merchants or doctors. But some parents are so poor they cannot give up the income the child could earn during the week by selling peanuts, washing motorbikes or begging.

L stands for Livelihood opportunities. LCW manages a farm, encourages family livelihood projects, has a cooperative store, and teaches new skills such as sewing and pig-raising to improve their standard of living.

P is for the Peace and Faith program that seeks to instill Christian values and commitment through Bible study classes and worship, as well as instruction in child and/or spouse abuse prevention, and conflict resolution.