Growing up in poverty, children face tough challenges: hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and medical services, social discrimination and isolation. But with charity from people like you, we can help children get the health care, education, life skills, job-readiness training and confidence they need to create lasting change in their lives and communities. Together, we can end poverty for good.
Children in poverty are more likely to be exposed to the stress of violence, gangs and drugs. This can negatively affect brain development and long-term well-being. Your support during this vulnerable time helps children and youth set their own goals to build a life free from poverty.
When you sponsor a child, you create a powerful multiplier effect. You help them see beyond the daily struggles of life in poverty. Your support releases them from a cycle of short-term decisions and helps them gain the ability to begin contributing to their own families and communities.
Sponsorship encompasses key programs specifically designed to address children’s toughest issues in their fight against poverty: getting and staying healthy, staying in school, and finding a stable job. You can help children overcome challenges they’d otherwise face for a lifetime. You can help set them free.
Your monthly gift of $39 ensures that kids living in poverty have access to life-changing benefits like medical care, educational support, life skills and job-training before they graduate.
go on a virtual visit and tour a community center
Visiting with sponsored children and local staff is a lifelong memory to cherish. This virtual visit provides many of the unique experiences that you can have in person. Here, you can:
Our 67 community centers are hubs of activity and achievement. See inside
Take a virtual visit of our communities and tour a community center. Let's go
Our long-term programs are unique and our impact is real. Read more
We work in the most vulnerable communities AROUND THE WORLD
Your investment goes a long way. See how we use supporter donations. here
We partner with top companies dedicated to doing good in the world. Learn more
Did you know nearly 385 million children live in extreme poverty around the world?
Have questions or need some help? Good news: We’d love to talk with you!
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sponsors and supporters share their love of helping children
– Duncan H, SPONSOR SINCE 1998
– Vicki E, SPONSOR SINCE 1997
– Bob M, SPONSOR SINCE 2018
– Manu K, SPONSOR SINCE 2001
– Jeff A, SPONSOR SINCE 2010
– Angela M, SPONSOR SINCE 2008
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