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      Diapers and Formula for Orphans $30
      
      Pig Farming for Extra Family Income
      
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      Gifts from caring people through Champions for Children make a life-changing difference. Donations from Champions are used to support and sustain our humanitarian programs in the countries we serve.
      
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      Pearl S. Buck International provides opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, builds better lives for children around the globe and promotes the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark home.
      
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      We provide humanitarian aid in China, Kenya, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.
      
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      Pearl S. Buck was a writer, activist, and humanitarian. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize. Ms. Buck used the spotlight on her to shine a light on the plight of marginalized people everywhere and to advocate for the civil rights movement in the U.S.
      
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      Meet our incredible board and staff members who make our work possible.
      
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      Phone: (215) 249-0100
      
      Email: info@pearlsbuck.org
      
      520 Dublin Road
      Perkasie, PA 18944
      
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      Engage your audiences with a speaker from Pearl S. Buck International. Individuals with expertise on the life and legacy of Pearl S. Buck are available to enlighten your group and meet your needs for interesting, original programming with a wide variety of topics.
      
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      Pearl S. Buck Foundation Korea Celebrates 60 Years
      
      March 12, 2026
      
      Starting Successful Careers in the Philippines Thanks to Child Sponsorship
      
      February 10, 2026
      
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      Originally founded by Pearl S. Buck, the Welcome House adoption program matched more than 7,000 orphans and children from around the globe with adoptive families in the United States from 1949 - 2014.
      
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      Crowds Flock to Pearl S. Buck Estate for Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
      
      February 26, 2026
      
      First Volunteer Orientation of 2026 Will Be in March
      
      February 24, 2026
      
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      Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization.
      
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      Join Pearl S. Buck International by becoming a member!
      
      Members of Pearl S. Buck International are part of a group of committed, involved people who support Pearl S. Buck’s legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives. They also enjoy exclusive benefits such as:
      
      Unlimited guided tours of the Pearl S. Buck House
      
      Admission to the Members Holiday Reception and Candlelight Tour
      
      10% discount at the gift shop
      
      Guest passes for friends and family
      
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    Caring and compassionate people can make a positive difference in the world through their generous, tax-deductible donations, which support the work of Pearl S. Buck International in bridging cultures and changing lives.

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Diapers and Formula for Orphans $30

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