Transforming childrens' lives with independence, mobility, and social inclusion
Variety delivers children equity, independence, social inclusion, mobility and self-esteem by funding and delivering equipment and services under four core programs.
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WICKED
The Variety Gold Heart Pin
Variety – the Children’s Charity has partnered with Universal Pictures to create two limited-edition gold heart pins featuring characters Glinda and Elphaba from the spectacular new cinematic event, WICKED, in theatres nationwide on November 22, 2024. The limited-edition collector’s pins are exclusively available through participating exhibition partners and are available starting October 2024 for a minimum donation of $3.00 in movie theatres throughout the U.S. while supplies last. A full list of participating theatre locations can be found here (link to full announcement page). The pins benefit Variety programs that provide life-changing equipment, services and experiences to children who live with special needs or who endure daily life challenges.
Find out MoreAn exciting partnership with I.D.E.A. to
Encourage children to be leaders in a diverse society
Variety House and Charitee are welcomed to Oville World! Learning how to accommodate Charitee’s arrival, children learn what it means to make places and activities accessible for their new friend through the Oville Accessibility Project. The Variety House is equipped with new interactive content to help explain what it’s like for differently abled children.
A big shout out to the participating Tents and see you all in Oville World!
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Hometown Champions by Variety
The Hometown Champions campaign operates at an international level, partnering with Variety tents across the globe, including Australia, the UK, America, and more. Each Variety location has its own independent mission, with one overall collective goal, to raise funds and supply programming and support to individuals in need.
Meet the Champions
445,403 Children
empowered with independence, mobility, and social inclusion
123,301 Organizations
supported to provide vital medical equipment and services for children
$120,567,000 Spent
to help children in 12 countries across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region
Meet Aviana
Giving Aviana the gift of mobility with an electric wheelchair from Variety
Unlike most charities, which focus on a single issue, powered wheelchairs are just one of the numerous ways Variety changes the lives of a wide range of kids and families.
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Our Stories
Northern Virginia, US
Forte’s Story
With multiple challenges to overcome following his birth at 25 weeks, Forte is now a fighter with a great smile! Variety DC was delighted to support his continued growth and therapy with his own Rifton Pacer.
Burlington, Wisconsin
Advancing from the Adaptive Ballroom Dance Floor to the World Paradance Competition Stage!
Variety of Wisconsin provides life-enriching grant to 12-year-old girl to pursue her passion of ballroom dance.
Hyderabad, India
Supporting Abundant Life Care Orphan Home
The Variety International Children’s Fund is pleased to support this home for orphans and operated by Abundant Life Care India, (ALC) was founded in 2001. The ALC Home grew out of the vastly needed help for the ever increasing number of unwanted or improperly cared for children in India. This includes children who were imprisoned
Independence, mobility & freedom
Variety enriches children’s lives by granting items and services that provide communication, education and self-esteem.
Life-saving medical equipment & services
Variety delivers imperative humanitarian missions for children in developing countries.
Communication equipment & services
Variety enriches children’s lives by granting items and services that provide communication, education and self-esteem.
Global humanitarian missions
Variety delivers imperative humanitarian missions for children in developing countries.
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