Sponsor a Child
It is hard to imagine the level of poverty that the children we serve grow up in the slum of Mathare in Kenya.
Some of these children are actually abandoned by their parents due to financial problems.
Others are AIDS orphans, trying to fend for themselves. Some live with one parent, others with older siblings who are teens themselves.
Most parents and guardians are unemployed and under educated.
As many children cannot afford paying any fees, this leaves the centre in need of money to meet its running costs like paying teachers and other personnel. Children need sponsors who can stand in as parents to provide for their administration cost, shoes and school uniform.
The children
It is hard to imagine the level of poverty that the children we serve grow up in the slum of Mathare in Kenya. Some of these children are actually abandoned by their parents due to financial problems. Others are AIDS orphans, trying to fend for themselves. Some live with one parent, others with older siblings who are teens themselves.
Most parents and guardians are unemployed and under educated.
The cost of sponsor ship can be highlighted as follows
- Ádministration cost per term is $ 25
- lunch per term $ 18
- Writing materials per term is $ 5
- School uniform per year $ 16
- School shoes twice a year $ 16
F.A.Q
Q: Becoming a sponsor
A: Sponsoring a child gives you a chance to share a unique relationship with a child in another part of the world. As a sponsor, your regular contributions provide important benefits to a child living in poverty and enables it to go to school. Although you are under no obligation, we hope that your commitment will be a long-time engagement with the child you have chosen. Many sponsors have developed a very close and friendly relationship with their sponsored child. In our gallery of children that need a sponsorship you can search for a child. Once you have chosen a child you can fill in the sponsorship application form and we will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm the sponsorship and to provide you with further information about the child and the sponsorship. Within 10 days, you will receive an email that will include photos of your sponsored child, information about his/her family and other information about how your sponsored child will benefit from the sponsorship. Within a couple of months you will receive a letter from your sponsored child introducing him/herself and his/her family; Twice a year you will receive a report card showing how your sponsored child’s academic performance in school.
Q: How is my sponsored child going to benefit from my contribution?
A: The objective of our sponsorship program is the education of orphans and other needy children. Your sponsorship fee will cover the school fees, the school material, the school uniform, and the daily feeding program at school. There are no administration fees since the programme is entirely run on a voluntary basis. However minor fees may occur for the money transfer to Kenya.
Q: How can I enter in contact with my sponsored child?
A: You can send cards and letters to your sponsored child to the school address that you find on the contact page. We will arrange that your sponsored child receives the letters and also arrange for translation. Since the Kenyan postal service is not very reliable, we would advise you to contact us if you haven’t heard from us within 3 months of you sending your letter. Also, please allow between one to two months for a reply from your sponsored child. In some cases the sponsored child is not old enough to write him/herself so he/she needs assistance.
Q: Can I send packages/gifts to my sponsored child?
A: You can send packages to your sponsored child. If you need any specific information as for example the children?s size, you always can contact us. Packages can be sent to the address provided under contact. Please make sure to write “donation” on your package to avoid the payment of taxes and fees.
Q: Can I visit my sponsored child?
A: Of course you can visit your sponsored child/family. It can be a very rewarding experience, for you and the sponsored child/family, to meet face-to-face. If you ever desire to do so, let us know and we will arrange your visit and give you general information on how you can get to our school.
Q: Can I send money directly to my sponsored child?
A: If you wish to send extra money or a gift to your sponsored child or family, we would advise you to send it through us as we will make sure they receive your gift. After your sponsored child/family has received the gift, we will take a picture of the child/family with your gift so you can see yourself how happy your gift has made her/him.
Q: How can I pay my contribution for the sponsorship?
A: Please contact us through our email address to get full information on how to transfer through your Bank.
Q: When will my sponsorship end?
A: A sponsorship is a voluntary commitment and you can end your sponsorship with the first day of each month. A reimbursement of already paid fees is not possible. However, we see the child sponsorship as a long lasting relationship between you and your sponsored child. Continuity is crucial for a successful school career and will avoid school drop out because of the lack of funding. Your sponsorship automatically ends when the child leaves our school or does not need any longer assistance. When this happens we will offer you the opportunity to sponsor another child or family. We are confident that after you have seen how your contribution has changed the life of the child or family you have sponsored you will want to enjoy this experience again, the experience of joy for helping a needy child or family become strong, self-reliant and happier thanks to your generous contribution. A sponsorship ends automatically when a sponsor does not pay the fee during three months. The sponsor will be notified before.
