Meet Luis Mario

It takes one person to create lasting change in Luis Mario's life. Your $39 monthly gift will give him access to life-changing education programs, crucial health and emotional well-being services, life skills, and more. At Children International, we believe empowering children can break the cycle of poverty for their families, their communities and the next generation. Let's start with Luis Mario. Sponsor him today.

And supporting a teen is important because they’re at higher risk for exposure to gangs, pregnancy, drugs and more. Your encouragement will give hope and confidence during a crucial time in their lives.

16 years old 11/25/2009 Waiting days Colombia
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Poverty in Colombia

Children growing up in poverty in Colombia face serious barriers that can limit their opportunities — including unsafe environments, disrupted education, health and nutrition challenges, and few pathways to meaningful work. 

That’s why our approach focuses on helping children stay in school, gain confidence and thrive in safe, supportive spaces — building the skills they need for the future. Through educational support, health and nutrition resources and other programs led by trained local staff, children develop self-assurance, resilience, and a solid foundation to grow into healthy, capable young adults who can shape their own futures. 

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How will you use
my $39 monthly gift?

Your confidence in our work is extremely important to us. We’ve established stringent accounting and financial reporting procedures to ensure your gifts have the maximum impact on sponsored children, their families and communities. Your sponsorship contributions are pooled and transferred directly to the field agencies, where our expert field professional staff makes sure they’re used responsibly and efficiently to provide benefits and services tailored to each child.

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How child sponsorship works

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What does my child receive?

  • Access to life-changing benefits through our innovative, holistic approach, such as medical and psychological care, empowerment initiatives and education programs — all focused on giving children the support and tools they need to be healthy, stay in school, graduate and create a lasting change in their community. (Our U.S. children are served through the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, called Common Good)
  • Support from our dedicated local staff who are embedded in the community and are committed to helping your child succeed.
  • A personal connection with someone (you!) and the invaluable knowledge that they are special and loved.
  • A chance for a better life, free from poverty.

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What can I expect as a sponsor?

  • A quick-start guide to becoming a child sponsor, along with more info about your child, including a photo.
  • Photos and regular updates about your child.
  • Letters from your child, often with words of thanks from them and their parents or other family members.
  • 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 much more.
  • See your impact in action through updates and monthly emails. And you have the option of visiting your child and witnessing our life-changing programs in action.
  • A unique and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference for vulnerable children.

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