Rodger
“For as long as I live, I will be supporting World Vision child sponsorship.”
Christina
"To anyone considering becoming a child sponsor, I would say, Just do it! You’ll be able to share the experience with family and friends, and if you have children, your children will get to learn the beauty of giving at an early age."
Because of our community-focused solutions, for every child you help, 4 more children benefit, too.
Sarah and John
“Before we travelled to Uganda to meet Yazidi and see the work that World Vision is doing, we received regular reports on Yazidi's progress and health. So, we already knew that our sponsorship was worthwhile. But after travelling to Uganda, we saw firsthand the difference our sponsorship makes, not only in one little boy's life but the ripple effect that sponsorship has on his school and community.”
FAQs
How do I sponsor a child?
You can easily sign up to Sponsor a Child page on the sponsor a child page or by calling our Supporter Care Team on 353 1 498 0800.
How does Child Sponsorship work?
World Vision has had a Child Sponsorship programme for more than 70 years, we pair donors with a vulnerable child who needs protection and empowerment.
Child Sponsorship brings much needed change to more than just one child — the benefits you help provide extends to each child's family, their community and other children in need.
This is because World Vision partners, plans and works alongside local community members to help build healthy, sustainable communities for vulnerable children in the world’s hardest places. Learn more about how Child Sponsorship works.
How do you choose children that will be sponsored?
All of World Vision's work begins with listening to communities in need. Community leaders work with us to identify the most vulnerable children and families who will benefit from Child Sponsorship.
How do you choose communities to work in?
We work with national governments and other international agencies to identify the regions and communities that are most in need and where the most vulnerable children live. We then meet with community leaders and the wider community to gain a greater understanding of the challenges and the opportunities that exist for them and we develop a long-term plan together, to break the cycle of poverty. Find out more about how Child Sponsorship works.
About Child Sponsorship
Why sponsor a child?
All the reasons explained - from fighting poverty to transforming your own life.
How child sponsorship works
Everything you need to know
How to sponsor a child
Read our sponsorship program step-by-step guide.