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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Kidpower featured in “blue slime” self-defense news story
Last week, a brave 11-year-old girl playing with homemade blue slime while waiting for her school bus fought an attacker - and didn't give up - until she escaped. She kept her...
A message from our Kidpower Board President about the Atlanta Violence
I felt devastated when I heard the news in Atlanta, about eight killed, with the majority of the victims being Asian American women.As an Asian American woman myself, the...
Safer Internet Day 5 online safety activities & resources from Kidpower
Safer Internet Day - in February each year since 2003 - is a global effort to make the internet a safer place for all - especially young people. We have articles, videos, and many other...
How to Choose Safety in Scary Times
At Kidpower, we stand for SAFETY! In the U.S, the news is full of warnings about the looming threat of potential outbreaks of violence in the coming weeks. This is a...
Puppets announce the results of our $100K Challenge!
Watch Rocky the Raccoon tell Sydney the Koala the exciting news! Thanks to hundreds of our wonderful supporters and our wonderful Challenge Grant donor, the impossible became...
“Our 13-year old escaped an attempted abduction!”
Last week, the following story was sent to us from a grateful and relieved mother: "Very recently, our 13-year-old daughter kept herself safe from an attempted abduction by a stranger...
“Excuse me … there’s a problem!”
I have to tell you about four-year-old Olivia - and how Kidpower helped her take charge of her safety. She found her mother’s tablet on the coffee table. Already skilled at searching for...
Guess what Kidpower ‘first’ happened in Bangladesh’s garment district!
I hope that this safety story brings you joy ― and that these skills will also empower you and your loved ones. In a dimly-lit room near a garment factory in an impoverished...
“My child became the teacher – to my surprise and delight!”
If you have children at home ― or know someone who does, I think you will appreciate learning how nine-year-old Emily stopped a fight between her younger siblings by coaching them...
URGENT: An Amazing Opportunity to Help
Watch Irene ask Raccoon to help Kidpower raise $100K to help kids be safe! Tuesday was an amazing day for Kidpower - and I just can't wait to tell you why! First, during a Head Start preschool...
Protecting Front-Line Caregivers in Argentina
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well as we enter the holiday season – and that you will find this Kidpower Safety Champions story as inspiring as I...
The Big Power of Small Steps
Now, more than ever, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the problems in the world. This life lesson about staying effective in the face of 'overwhelm' is a gift from my father, Raim...
Help end bullying and abuse – all gifts doubled!
Donate today to help Kidpower transform tomorrow's stories of bullying, violence, and abuse into stories of safety, success, and joy! Your gift will: Stop bullying by giving kids practical skills they can use right away Stop abuse by helping parents protect and...
Get Ready to Set Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays!
One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is being with people we care about. Sadly, people who care about each other are often afraid of speaking up about problems when they get together. Unfortunately, NOT setting boundaries is likely to lead to even more...
You can bring life-saving safety skills to children most in need – in Nepal and around the world
Watch Shusma's inspiring story to learn how your donation will help her empower thousands more vulnerable children and women with skills to keep them safe from abuse, violence, and exploitation. As Shusma says so passionately, "In my 25-year career of working with...