You’ve probably heard the term “child sponsorship” before. But what is it? How does it work? If you’re interested in sponsoring a child or want to learn more about it, then you’ve come to the right place!
This article will take you through everything you need to know about sponsorship. You’ll learn what child sponsorship is, how it works, and how you can become a child sponsor and start transforming a life.
Ready to begin your journey? Start here!
1. What is child sponsorship?
Child sponsorship helps boys and girls break the cycle of poverty forever
Millions of children around the world are living in devastating poverty. They don’t have stable access to essentials like food, clean water, education, or medical care. Without the resources they need to thrive, most of them will spend their lives in poverty and eventually pass it on to the next generation.
Many kids are stuck in this cycle of poverty because their families can’t afford to lift themselves out. That’s why sponsorship plays such an important role in providing impoverished children with a path toward a brighter future.
Child sponsorship is a unique and effective way to create lasting change for children in need. As a sponsor, your monthly gift will provide a child with essentials like healthy meals, clean water, medical care, and educational opportunities.
These essentials won’t just help your sponsored child thrive right now — they’re the resources they’ll need to break the cycle of poverty forever. As a sponsor, you’ll help spark a transformation that will last for generations to come!
2. How does sponsoring a child work?
Your sponsorship gift helps provide your sponsored child with lifesaving essentials
We believe the best way to provide help and hope to vulnerable children and their families is through the work of our in-country partners. Our partners are knowledgeable about the needs of their communities, and they work hard to maximize the impact of sponsors’ financial gifts.
Your monthly gift will go to your child’s program, where it will be used to directly benefit your sponsored child, their family, and the community. This way, you can be confident that your monthly gift will make the best possible impact on your sponsored child’s life.
3. What does it mean for a child to have a sponsor?
Sponsorship enables children to pursue bright futures!
Sponsorship is an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile experience for both the sponsor and the child.
When you begin sponsoring a child, you will change everything. You’ll provide them with a path out of poverty and hope for a better future. Because of you, they will have a chance to become doctors, teachers, journalists, scientists, writers, and so much more!
Best of all, they will get to hear about the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
4. How much does a child sponsorship cost?
Your monthly gift will change your sponsored child’s life!
Sponsoring a child with World Help costs $40 a month. For just over a dollar a day, you will ensure your sponsored child receives lifesaving essentials and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
You’ll also spark a powerful, personal relationship that you’ll both remember and cherish for the rest of your lives!
5. How can I communicate with my sponsored child?
You’ll get to build a powerful friendship with your sponsored child through letters, emails, and gifts
Child sponsorship is special because it allows you to build a relationship with your sponsored child. There are several ways you can get to know them better.
First, writing letters to your sponsored child is highly encouraged. When you first begin sponsoring your child, you will receive instructions on how to write to them. Regularly sending letters will help you learn more about your sponsored child and build a deeper connection with them.
Your letters will also allow your sponsored child to get to know you better. Most children keep every single letter from their sponsors as a reminder that someone loves and cares about them.
Second, you can always send an email. Writing an email is easy and fast, and it still allows you to connect with your sponsored child.
Finally, you can send a gift to your sponsored child! As with your letters, your sponsored child will treasure every gift you send them. You can include things like stickers, paper airplanes, pencils, coloring books, or postcards. Handmade crafts also make great gifts!
To learn more about connecting with your sponsored child, check out this blog.
6. Why is World Help the best organization for child sponsorship?
Your sponsorship through World Help will make an eternal impact on a child in need
Since 1991, World Help has been providing help for today and hope for tomorrow to people in need around the globe. Our mission is to meet urgent needs while sharing the transformative love of Christ.
When you sponsor a child through World Help, you can be sure your gift will help meet their needs. Through your sponsorship, they will also be loved and well-cared for by Christian staff and mentors.
And since World Help partners with Christ-centered programs worldwide, your sponsored child will also get the opportunity to hear the Gospel and learn how much Jesus loves them!
Finally, World Help has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator, allowing you to sponsor your child with confidence!
7. How can I sponsor a child in need?
You can start sponsoring a child in need with World Help today!
Ready to begin your sponsorship journey with World Help? Getting started is easy! Visit our sponsorship page to choose your child and learn more about your impact as a sponsor.
Or, if you have other questions, you can also visit our FAQ page.
We can’t wait to see how you transform lives as a sponsor!