Christ-centered charitable organization serving orphans and other disadvantaged children in Central America Christ-centered charitable organization serving orphans and other disadvantaged children in Central America. 18ten is a faith-based charitable organization created to respond to the needs of orphans and other disadvantaged children in Central America. By working with local Christian leaders to design, implement, and continually develop ministries specific to the needs of the children in their communities, we believe we will have a deep, long-lasting impact.