A Resource for tough conversations
Navigate hard conversations about the realities of poverty from a Christ-centered perspective and discuss practical ways to help with our free discussion guide.
For more than a decade now, we’ve worked with people around the world experiencing poverty and been a part of countless stories of positive change.
But there’s still more to do, which is why we’ve created a resource to help parents raise the next generation to be caring, impactful world-changers.
Our discussion guide “How to Talk to Kids About Global Poverty” is available for free now!
Download your copy below.
What's Inside?
- Guided Questions: Thoughtfully crafted to match different age groups, from ages 3-15, these questions will help your children explore the realities of poverty in a way they can understand.
- Sample Answers: Use these answers as prompts to explain difficult concepts, clarify their thoughts, and provide a Christ-centered perspective on helping others.
- Next Steps: Equip your family with practical actions to make a difference, whether locally or globally.
How Does It Work?
- Start the Conversation: Select a question that fits your child’s age and begin the discussion.
- Listen and Respond: Encourage your child to share their thoughts, and use our answers to guide them.
- Take Action: Move from conversation to action with our “Next Step Questions,” inspiring your family to live out their faith through acts of service.
Why Does It Matter?
Poverty is more than a lack of resources; it’s a barrier to opportunities, dignity, and well-being. As followers of Jesus, we are called to break down these barriers through love, compassion, and generosity.
By teaching our children about these issues early on, we empower them to become advocates for change in a world that desperately needs it.
Download your copy below.
Enhance Your Conversations
Our guide is just the beginning. To help you take your conversations about global poverty even further, we’ve compiled different videos of our communities around the world to help build on the discussions started in our guide. These videos will help provide visual and engaging content that can deepen your child’s understanding and make the topics even more relatable.
Frequently Asked Questions:
This resource is tailored for children ages 3-15, with age-appropriate questions and answers to guide meaningful conversations about global poverty at every stage of development.
The time required depends on your child’s age and the depth of the conversation. Some discussions might be brief, around 10-15 minutes, while others could last longer. It’s important to let the conversation flow naturally and revisit topics as needed.
We approach global poverty from a Christ-centered perspective, emphasizing compassion, generosity, and practical ways to help. The guide encourages children to understand the complexities of poverty while grounding the discussion in Biblical teachings.
Yes, while the resource is designed for parent-led discussions, it’s also effective in group settings such as Sunday School, youth groups, or family devotions. The guided questions and answers are flexible enough to spark meaningful conversations in various environments.
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and our guide is designed to meet them where they are developmentally. If your child is asking questions, they are likely ready to engage in these conversations.
This resource includes sample answers for each question, so you don’t need to have all the answers. These prompts are designed to help you frame the conversation and provide a Christ-centered perspective on poverty.
Each section includes “Next Step Questions” that encourage practical actions, from praying for those in need to participating in service projects. These steps help children understand that they can make a difference, even at a young age.
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