Many years before the birth of the Propagation of the faith however, there was a young French noble man – Charles de Forbin-Janson, who was ordained a priest, and later on appointed as a Bishop. Mons. Forbin-Janson once decided to share his long time dream with Pauline Jaricot, and during that conversation, she recommended an appeal to the French children, to help other poor children around the world.
Pauline's suggestion led to the origin of the Holy Childhood Society, which nowadays is more referred to as ‘Children Helping Children’. Whilst spreading awareness of the needs of young children in poor nations, this Society's aim is to invite youngsters to pray and offer financial aid to their brothers and sisters in need, so that they as well may learn about God and experience in one way or another his love and care.