Who we are
Variety is a global network giving millions of children around the world a better future
Our vision
A world where every child can thrive, belong, and reach their full potential, regardless of disability or circumstance.
Our mission
We empower children who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disabilities through life-changing programs that provide medical care, mobility, education, and support to live without limits.
Our programs
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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Create and deliver an inspiring future for children
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Motivate people to be engaged and guarantee delivery of that future
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Manage effective delivery of that future through a strong, transparent governance regime to ensure maximum benefit and social impact
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Build, encourage and thank a team of people dedicated to being a key part of creating the inspiring future for children
Leadership
Strong, transparent, and dedicated leadership is vital to the ongoing positive impact of our global network of donors, sponsors, and supporters
Our History
A global charity transforming children’s lives around the world started from helping one abandoned baby
Variety – the Children’s Charity was founded in 1927 by a group of eleven men after finding an abandoned baby named Catherine at the Sheridan Square Theater in Pittsburgh, PA. Recognizing the challenges Catherine faced they established Variety to assist less fortunate children.
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