Sponsor this child. Change a life.

create lasting change for a child in poverty.

We’re proud to be part of The Million Movement, a campaign founded by public speaker Jeremy Willet to sponsor one million children by 2050.

Your sponsorship with Children International gives your child a broad range of tools and opportunities to escape the hardships of generational poverty. Our child development program helps provide crucial health care and educational assistance to give children the best possible chance to break the cycle of poverty.

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How child sponsorship works

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What does my child receive?
  • Access to critical benefits including medical and dental care, education programs and life‑skills training, which provide the tools children and youth need to be healthy, stay in school, graduate and create lasting change in their communities.

  • Support and mentorship from dedicated staff and volunteers who are embedded in the community and committed to helping your child succeed. 

  • A personal connection with someone who cares (you!).

  • A chance for a better life free from poverty.

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What can I expect as a sponsor?
  • A sponsorship kit with your child’s photo and family history.

  • Access to MyCI, your online account, where you can view photos and learn more about your child, read and write letters, manage your giving, and connect with other sponsors. 

  • A welcome message from the program director in your child’s country.

  • A letter from your child, typically within 60-90 days of signing up.

  • The joy and satisfaction that comes from knowing you’re making a real difference in a child’s life.

FAQs about Sponsorship

What is child sponsorship?

Child sponsorship connects two people — a sponsor with a generous heart and a child living in poverty.

From toddlerhood to young adulthood, our child sponsorship program equips kids with crucial life and job skills to break the cycle of poverty. For good.

Your $39 monthly gift supports

1. A safe place, like 67+ community centers around the world
2. A caring team of local staff and volunteers
3. A path out of poverty through life-changing programs and services

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