Is child sponsorship an effective way to reduce poverty?

Sponsoring a child is the most personal, effective way to help fight poverty. When you sponsor a child in need, you are building a connection that encourages the child and gives him hope that a brighter future awaits.

Does international child sponsorship work a six country study of impacts on adult life outcomes?

Using data from six countries, we estimate impacts on several outcomes from sponsorship through Compassion International, a leading child sponsorship organization. Early evidence suggests that these impacts are due, in part, to increases in children’s aspirations.

How much is it to sponsor a child with Plan International?

It’s just 65p a day to sponsor a child. At least 80\% of our income goes towards funding vital projects, benefiting whole communities in the country where your sponsored child lives.

Why should we sponsor a child?

Sponsoring a child is the beginning of a relationship. You’ll not only help to change that child’s life, but also provide invaluable support to their family and entire community. This is why child sponsorship is an effective way to reduce poverty.

What is child sponsorship program?

Child sponsorship is a type of fundraising in which a charitable organization associates a donor sponsor with a particular child beneficiary. The sponsor receives updates from the child, typically including photos and translated letters, which help create the feeling of a personal relationship with the child.

What happens when you stop sponsoring a child?

About Child SponsorshipBack to Top. If I must discontinue my child sponsorship, what happens to the child I’m helping? If you need to discontinue your child sponsorship, we will immediately look for a new sponsor for your child and continue the child’s sponsorship support without interruption.

Can I choose a child to sponsor?

Can I choose the child I sponsor? You can choose whether you sponsor a girl or a boy, and their approximate age.

How long does a child sponsorship last?

How long should my child sponsorship last? Our Child Sponsorship Program offers you the opportunity to stay with a child for a number of years, usually through the school year in which the child reaches the age of 18 to 22 (varies by country).