The 'I Exist' Campaign: Legal identity for vulnerable children

Securing Legal Rights for At-Risk Children

Legal recognition for a fair chance at life

The 'I Exist' Campaign is an impactful initiative by APCF to provide legal identities to children who lack birth certificates or identification. Many vulnerable children in Asia are without a legal record of their existence, making them highly susceptible to exploitation, trafficking, or simply vanishing without any recourse. By securing legal identity, these children gain access to rights, opportunities, and protection, paving the way for a future where they can thrive.

How the 'I Exist' Campaign works

The 'I Exist' Campaign is dedicated to helping vulnerable children establish a legal identity and obtain the required documentation they need to build secure, independent lives.
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Here’s how the 'I Exist' Campaign makes a difference:

Legal Sponsorship: We work with dedicated law firms to sponsor and complete the birth certificate and ID process for children without a legal identity. This sponsorship allows children to officially exist in the eyes of their country, opening doors to education, healthcare and employment opportunities.
Overcoming Barriers: For many children, securing a birth certificate can be especially challenging if their parents were unmarried or if their mothers were sex workers. Through our partnerships with legal experts, we navigate these complexities and make sure each child gets the documents they need.
Cost of Change: On average, the cost to provide a child with a birth certificate and legal identification is $1,000, including legal fees and other expenses. With a goal of helping 150 children, The 'I Exist' Campaign is working towards raising $150,000 to give each child the right to belong.

Girls I Exist | APCF Project | Orphaned Children Asia

Why legal identity matters

A legal identity is more than just a piece of paper, it is a gateway to a child’s rights and opportunities. Without a birth certificate or national ID, children face barriers to accessing basic services like education, healthcare and legal protection. The 'I Exist' Campaign works to ensure that every child has the right to be recognized, belong and to have access to the opportunities they deserve.

Why support the 'I Exist' Campaign?

Give Children a Voice: Your support provides a legal identity to vulnerable children, giving them a voice and protection within their society.
Create Lifelong Opportunities: With a birth certificate and ID, children can access essential services, pursue education, find employment and build a life of independence and dignity.
Transform Vulnerability into Security: By supporting the 'I Exist' Campaign, you are transforming the lives of children who were previously invisible, giving them the security of legal recognition and the opportunity to shape their own future.

A pathway to legal recognition and rights

The 'I Exist' Campaign is a testament to APCF's belief that every child has the right to be recognized, belong and to have access to opportunities that create a fulfilling life. By providing birth certificates and legal identification, we are helping vulnerable children gain access to fundamental rights, breaking the cycle of invisibility and opening doors to a world of possibilities.

Join us in ensuring that every child has a legal identity and a chance at a better future. Contribute to the 'I Exist' Campaign and help make sure that no child is forgotten.

From Rescue to Reintegration

All of our initiatives follow our "Rescue, Restore, Reintegrate" philosophy, by focusing on a 3-12+ year period of care, schooling and preparation for APCF children to confidently join society as self-reliant and valuable contributors – ready to give back.

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