?More than one billion children are living in poverty around the world ? The worst aspects of poverty come from a loss of hope ? and we have a chance to change their story,? Susana Eshleman, a former Hallmark executive who is now CEO of Children International, told members and guests at the chapter?s FEI Giving Back event on October 12. The Kansas City-based charity provides medical and dental care, nutrition, education, job readiness training ? and hope ? to more than 300,000 children in 10 countries. Children International?s goal is to reach 1 million.

How can executives support a good cause? Ms. Eshleman cited five ways:

1. Sign up personally to sponsor a child or provide financial support
2. Volunteer your time or expertise
3. Offer a platform for a charity to present its story to employees
4. Provide direct company support or sponsor a company-wide event
5. Enlist aid from foundations or trusts tied to the company or executives