We provide information and support to the individuals and organizations that provide direct care to orphans and child refugees throughout the world.
The Sanctuary Network is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being for all vulnerable children.
The Sanctuary Network’s theory of change involves working at multiple levels to advocate for the safety and well-being of orphaned, refugee, and vulnerable children. We work closely with citizens, civil society, organizations, and facilities to effect change..We work with our members to identify where and how to campaign for change in policy and practice and provide a forum where organizations can work together to improve the lives of children globally.
We provide information and support to the individuals and organizations that provide direct care to orphans and refugees throughout the world.
We provide visibility to the needs of the forgotten within impoverished communities and developing nations and provide a support network for the change-makers who are working towards improving the community and the lives of those they serve.
From providing education to supporting initiatives for Orphans and Refugees, The Sanctuary Network offers a range of programs to support communities in need. Learn more about our work.
~Wayne Chirisa
The Sanctuary Network began as a group of people sharing information and professional resources in their local area. Eventually it was brought to social media and colleagues began sharing information and resources like never before.
Our Founder, Michael Johnson, worked within public services for over 25 years and started The Sanctuary Network as a way for empowering the innovators who are working to meet the needs of more and more children, families, and refugees in need of assistance.
Our MISSION is to ensure the safety and well-being of Orphans and Refugees globally through information, resources, and support to the organizations providing them safe haven.
We envision a world where all change-makers have the support and collaboration needed for the betterment of humanity.
Michael has a BS in Human Services, a MS Degree in Child Development and a MLS in Library Science. He has over 26 years of experience in Nonprofit and Public Services.
Teresa has over 28 years experience in medical billing and patient records. She is a Community/Local Organizer in her area in Orange County, North Carolina.
Jennifer holds a BSN in Nursing with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and 5+ years experience in administration. She is an advocate for public health and education reform in her region.
Please reach us at info@sanctuarynet.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
In order to help as many people as possible we help to give the facilities that work with children and refugees, all of the information, resources, and support that they need to meet the basic needs of their residents.
No, we never sell or give out personal information. In accordance with our Privacy Policy, all information is kept confidential.
Yes, The Sanctuary Network is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations. Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of your donation.
If you make a donation online, you will receive a confirmation via email within 24 hours. If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please make sure to check your spam or junk mail folder. If you make a donation via mail or phone, you will receive a thank you letter and tax receipt via postal mail within a few weeks. If you are making a recurring donation, you will have access to an online history of your recurring giving by contacting us. The full-year summary of your donations is typically sent out in late January of the new year, in PDF form, via your provided email or postal address. This summary can be used as your tax receipt. You can also use your monthly bank or credit card statements for your records. For specific, tax-related questions about your charitable giving, we encourage you to contact your tax advisor.
We work with facilities all over the world and not just North America. Many facilities in other countries use different terminology and the term “Orphanage” is more universally known and used. We work with facilities all over the world and not just North America. Many facilities in other countries use different terminology and the term “Orphanage” is more universally known and used.
We do not have any programs that specifically help one person. Individuals can access our Resource Database to find local support or we have tried our best to refer individuals who contact us with local resources to help them.
Our Network of Affiliates are international and any Nonprofit, NGO, or CBO can apply to be a part of The Sanctuary Network.
No, The Sanctuary Network is not a religious organization nor do we officially endorse a specific religious belief. Services are offered irregardless of their religion.
We have two programs for Affiliates. 1) Individual Program (Friends Member) who help sponsor our programs and get access to network content. 2) Organization Program (Network Affiliate) who are other Nonprofits, NGOs, or CBOs who work with Orphans and Refugees.
Network Affiliate programs are completely Free and helps us to work with facilities more efficiently. Friends Members are asked to donate $20.00 Annually to help sponsor programs in developing nations.
By registering, our Affiliates have provided basic organizational information. This information means you can apply for emergency funding, resource referrals, and other services with less paperwork and reporting. It also asked us to identify services that come in with facilities that could use them.
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