Did you know that being a pen pal is still a thing? The process may look a little different today than when the phrase “pen pal” was first coined, but digital words carry the same weight and meaning as those written on paper.
And when you become a sponsor and write your child, your words can have a profound impact. As a mentor to a child in poverty, simply expressing you care and that you believe in their ability to change their life provides a big boost of confidence and hope.
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.
1. A safe place, with 67 community centers worldwide
2. A caring team of local staff and volunteers
3. A path out of poverty through life-changing programs and services
You can make changes to your monthly giving anytime. Please contact our Care Team to adjust, delay or cancel. And because we've made a commitment that we'll be a part of our kids' lives until they graduate, your sponsored child will continue to receive benefits from the program, and we will work to find a new sponsor as soon as possible.
When you sponsor, we'll send you more info about your child, including a photo and a quick-start guide to child sponsorship. You'll also:
