Child Sponsorship

Sponsor a Child, Change a Life

The world's future leaders are today's children and youth, and Africa is no exception. Child sponsorship is the best way for you to impact or change a life in Africa and bring hope to the entire community.

Sponsoring a child provides the continuity of impact that is needed - impacting the growth and development of children. The critical area of empowerment that we focus on is education. When you sponsor a child, your funds support your child's education. Providing educational support is a tested and proven way to impact lives by providing the vital knowledge and skills that the child needs to grow up, become independent and self-sufficient, and contribute to their community and national and global development.

In addition, you will be making a personal investment, building a relationship with your beneficiary and their family, and joining a family of "life-givers" worldwide who share your commitment to change the world, one child at a time.

Become a Sponsor:

1. Choose a child waiting for your sponsorship.

- Consider interests, age range, and future career aspirations.

- Browse profiles to find a child you connect with or let us assist you.

2. Click "Sponsor Today" and fill out a short form.

3. Receive instructions for payment via email.

smiling boy in Africa, holding an envelop, with Develop Africa string bag, child sponsorship

Impact of Your Sponsorship:

Access to Education: Child sponsorship provides access to education for children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend school. This can break the cycle of poverty by empowering children with knowledge and skills for the future.
Nutrition and Food Security: Our sponsorship program provide occasional food support, such as meals, supplements, non-perishable food or agricultural assistance, helping to combat malnutrition and ensure that children have enough to eat for proper growth and development.
Empowerment of Communities: We invest in community development initiatives alongside direct support for children. This includes infrastructure projects, vocational training programs, and initiatives to strengthen local economies, which benefit the entire community.
Psychosocial Support: Sponsorship programs frequently offer psychosocial support to children, including counseling, mentoring, and recreational activities, which can help them cope with trauma, build resilience, and develop important life skills.
Increased Self-Esteem and Confidence: Knowing that they are supported by a sponsor can boost children's self-esteem and confidence, giving them a sense of belonging and value within their communities.
Long-Term Impact: By investing in children's education, health, and well-being, we are contributing to long-term development outcomes, including poverty reduction, improved gender equality, and enhanced economic opportunities for future generations.
Cultural Exchange and Understanding: Our program facilitates cultural exchange between sponsors and sponsored children, fostering greater understanding and empathy across geographical and cultural divides.
Relationship and Family Connections: Our program helps build a personal relationship with your sponsored child(ren). Many families communicate regularly with their sponsored children.

What Is Expected Of Me As A Sponsor

Kids love to receive letters. We would appreciate your sending a letter and photos at least once or twice a year. Your child would love to know that you care for them.

You are welcome to snail mail a gift. We can include this in a shipment - sent every 3-4 months. Please mail your contribution to the Tennessee office address. This could be clothes, a laptop, an iPad, an eBook Reader, etc.

You could donate additional on your child's birthday or at Christmas.

You could send video messages, photos of you and your family, etc.

Letter from Geraldine

Read a letter from David to his sponsored child, Frederick (PDF)

A school, business, club, or organization can sponsor a child

Alfred, Yealie & Mariama love receiving letters and photos from their sponsor, Cactus Valley Elementary, and writing back to them. The 3rd-grade class at Cactus Valley Elementary sent the image below and their letters.

Group of children that sponsor

You can sponsor a child for as long as you want.

However, we do recommend that you try to sponsor a child for at least two years because this brings stability to their life and family.

Get started today! Choose a child, connect with, and create a relationship today!

Can't Sponsor? Donate!

Every dollar donated to a child in need is a cherished gift that brings immense gratitude to the child and their family. If you prefer to donate to a specific child, kindly include the child's name in the form. Let us know whether you'd like us to select a child for you or if you have a preference for a boy or girl to receive the gift.

Your contribution is a beautiful and meaningful gift to a deserving child. There's no limit to one-time donations, so whether you choose to donate to the same child later in the year or another child, your gift will be warmly welcomed.

Why Are Some of The Kids on The Site Youths/College Age?

The child sponsorship program was started in 2009. Some of the original kids have grown up and phased out. Some families need support as their kids go to college. We also have some orphans who are now in college.

We have extended our program to include youths in college until their Bachelor's degree completion. The advantage of sponsoring is that the communication will be more insightful.

Thank You! Your sponsorship changes the life of a child.

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