Being a Sponsor

Being a child sponsor is unique. Over time, you’ll watch your sponsored child grow and see how your support is helping to transform their life and the lives of those around them. You’ll see the difference you are making, through the letters, photos and reports we send you about the progress of your sponsored child. Your support could mean even more. A few lines from a sponsor, or just knowing that someone miles away cares, can really help fuel a child’s imagination and ambition.

As soon as you start sponsoring a child you’ll receive a welcome pack, with photos and a profile of the child you’re sponsoring. Your pack will fully prepare you for your sponsorship experience and will outline all the ways you can get in touch with your sponsored child. You can start writing as soon as you receive your pack, using the colourful postcards included if you want to. Or you can wait for your first letter to come through from your sponsored child, introducing themselves personally.

Each year you’ll also receive an update on the progress your sponsored child and their community is making. This will include a new set of photographs, so you can see for yourself how your sponsored child is growing and developing with your support. As a sponsor, you also have the opportunity to visit and meet your sponsored child and witness first-hand how your generous support is making a real difference to their lives.