 The Goal
Our mission is simple: end the phenomenon of orphans living in extreme poverty. Yes, we recognize this is a lofty goal, but our first step is to fund a "Care Point" run by Children's Hopechest in Swaziland, Africa.
How
To make this happen we've set out to sell the coolest, highest quality kids' T-Shirts and Onesies and so we can give to these kids in need. In fact for every shirt you buy, we will donate enough to feed an orphan for a whole month. Pretty simple, huh?
The Orphans of Swaziland
 Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, Swaziland is about the size of New Jersey. It is a beautiful country with one horrible distinction; it has the world's highest rate of HIV/AIDS. The best estimate is that 42% of Swazis have HIV/AIDS, causing an average life expectancy of 32.
While the causes of this atrocity can be debated, one thing is clear: these children do nothing to cause it, but end up being the AIDS crisis' greatest victims.
If trends continue, by 2010 an astonishing 10% of the total population of Swaziland will be orphans. With an average income of $21/month it is difficult for the communities to meet even the basic needs of these children. Furthermore, without a family to guide them, it is almost
impossible for orphans to transition to independent life and be productive adults. By stepping in now with food, clothing, and other support this destructive cycle can be broken.
We started TinyRockstar because we believe every child deserves a chance at life and this why we support Children's HopeChest's Care Point in Swaziland.
About Children's HopeChest
 Children's HopeChest is a world leader in orphan care and outreach, offering hope and practical help to more than 10,000 children in Russia, Swaziland, and South Africa.
Since 1994, they have been meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of orphans around the world. They are a four-star rated charity with Charity Navigator, meaning they are very efficient and responsible with their resources. TinyRockstar is proud to be partnering with them.
How You Can Help
At the risk of stating the obvious, the easiest way to help is to buy some super-cool TinyRockstar shirts for the kids in your life. For more info about how to invest helping those in extreme poverty, visit our partners at the Red Letters Campaign.
What happened to the Compassion CSP?
When TinyRockstar started, proceeds went to Compassion International and their Child Survival Program (CSP). It is a tremendous program we are proud to have supported.
In early 2008, TinyRockstar was undergoing some changes, and we realized we needed a new partner would allow us to more clearly explain the benefits of buying a shirt. While thinking and praying about this, we began to learn about the great work at Children's HopeChest. We are now proud to say, "Buy a shirt, feed an orphan for a month!"
- Shop here for Babies.
- Shop here for Kids.
- We even have some shirts for Adults.
Find out more about how you can help in Get Involved.
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