About Us
Founded in 2000, the ”Children of One Planet” Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the well-being and health for children from all over the world.
My name is Azita Milanian. I am the Executive Director and Founder of Children of One Planet.
What we do
The mission of “Children of One Planet” is dedicated to using music and dance to bring mental and physical health to the children in our community. By providing engaging programs in performing arts, we aim to inspire confidence, foster discipline, and cultivate joy, ensuring every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to lead a healthier and happier life.
What has Children of One Planet
done over the years ?
Since 2000, “Children of One Planet” has helped orphanages and underprivileged children around the world by donating food, clothing, toys and money. These donations served as an immediate crisis aid throughout the world.
2024 - Core Partner with the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation eir health and well-being through dance, music, and nutrition.
2023. Provided dance and music lessons to children and teens through the Parks After Dark Program at Loma Alta and Farnsworth community centers.
2023-present. Our key “Children of One Planet” fund-raising event is “Dance for Hope America.” It has been a successful, annual dance show featuring professional ballroom dancers, both young and old, showcasing their dance talents to raise money for our non-profit mission. It is incredibly inspiring and I am truly grateful to have received so much support over the years from so many talented dancers.
2005-2022. Donated backpacks, toys, food, clothing and masks in 2020 for children and families in various Costa Rican villages. We will continue to provide support.
2000 - 2022. Donated money, food, clothing and masks in 2020, to orphanages in Baja Mexico. We will continue to provide support.
Children of One Planet has printed many educational postcards regarding child human trafficking, in order to prevent it, and how children, teens and families can look for ways to protect themselves. The educational information includes support for mental and physical health and wellness for victims and families of child human trafficking.
2020. Provided food for children and women in Haiti.
2019. Donated new mattresses for children with no beds at the Dream Center in Los Angeles. The Dream Center provides food, clothing and shelter for underprivileged families.
2009. Provided 200 booths and food for children in orphanages in Armenia.
2005. Provided Toys and food for 50 needy children in Brazil at Christmas time.
Children of One Planet helps small charities and orphanages during the Christmas season with toy donations.
Board Members
Azita Milanian
President and Founder
My vision is to bring after school programs in the USA applying Music and Dance and life education to improve mental and physical health in our youth.
Katarzyna Kozak
Dance Director
Her unwavering mission is to empower children through the integration of body movement, mental strength, and proactive initiatives, embodying a commitment to helping others create the life they've always envisioned.
Omar Bolden
Board Member
Omar has served as Children of One Planet’s Risk Manager since 2020 who brings wide-ranging expertise to the organization. His areas of responsibility span from risk management to compliance.
Mary N Clancy
Treasurer
My dance and music experience built confidence, discipline and accomplishment as well as being enjoyable. I appreciate and support Children of One Planet to advocate and educate for children’s safety and give them an opportunity to channel their energy into dance and music.
patrick mckiney
Secretary
She is a small business owner who owns a real estate team in the Los Angeles area. Ann Marie graduated with a BA in Marketing and her career has developed her into an effective leader and mentor.
Sha Feng
Architect
Sha Feng, a Geophysics Ph.D. and project manager managing projects totaling over $1 million, joined Children of One Planet (CoOP) as a board member in 2023.
Susan Clancy
Graphik Designer
Her interest and awareness of the need for improving the lives of children through good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices aligns with the goals of the Organization.
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