Our Origin Story
At five years old, along with their dad and their brother Griffin, Madison was feeding kids at orphanages and informal settlements in Africa and beyond. Back at home in San Francisco, they began to notice people on the streets and asking questions: “Why don't those people have a home? And why don't people who have homes invite them in?” From that point on, Madison has never again walked by someone on the streets without noticing them and offering some kind of help.
In the subsequent years, Madison's questions about inequity have grown and always end with: “What are you doing about this, Dad?”
Our Force Philosophy
We look. We feel. We listen.
Our approach focuses on actions we can take ourselves
and partnering with local community members around the world.
We believe in the force of kid power.
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Child-Led
Kids are naturally generative and creative. Kids who are in touch with their passion are led by their hearts. They know how to fight for what they care about and overcome any obstacle. KidForce follows the lead of the communities they serve. And adults are led by the inspirations of the KidForce team.
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Radically Kind
Kids know the greatest joy is creating joy for others. Their inherent generosity explodes when they are given the opportunity to be the source of positive, impactful change.
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Action-Oriented
We look for the change we can make today. We are led by the inspiration of taking that first step — and letting the next steps naturally unfold.
Meet the Global Team
The brilliant minds behind our most impactful local chapters.
South Africa
Kyle
South Africa
MiKayla
USA
Cash
USA
Charlotte
USA
Madison
USA
Griffin
The Grown-ups
Our Force Advisors the KindKids International Board of Directors are adult mentors who provide the scaffolding for youth leadership. They handle the legal paperwork, coordinate safety protocols, and manage large- scale logistics, ensuring that kids can focus entirely on the vision and the work.
President
Justin Hilton
Treasurer
Carly Criscoe
