The power to choose in a child's hands™

A new invitation to child sponsorship

Pictures of Chosen sponsors.

Protecting kids during the coronavirus is our number one goal.

Preventative health measures have always been a vital part of our child sponsorship programs. We support local partners by sharing stay-healthy messaging, helping set up public hand-washing stations, and distributing soap, sanitizer, and masks where appropriate. As communities respond to COVID-19, we’re developing new ways for kids to choose their own sponsor, closely following safety standards for kids, families, and our staff.

Thousands of sponsors have been chosen by kids.

ARE YOU IN?

Pictures of Chosen sponsors.

How does being chosen as a child sponsor work?

First, sign up and submit your photo.

Your name and photo are sent to a community around the world where staff are preparing a time for kids to choose their sponsors. We'll keep you updated via email!

Then a child will choose YOU.

Some kids have waited years to be chosen by a sponsor. Now it's their turn to choose. Which child will choose you? You'll get a photo of your new sponsored child holding your photo, plus a letter about why you were chosen.

You'll see your gifts at work . . .

Your $39 a month is combined with other sponsors' gifts to support community projects that help your sponsored child and other kids thrive. Clean water, healthcare, nutrition, education — whatever they need. And you'll get regular updates on the changes you're making together.

. . .and celebrate the progress!

Joy travels both ways through love, prayers, and letters as you share the journey with your sponsored child. And the best part? Our approach is already built on empowering kids and communities to build lasting change.

Why me?

Reasons why a child chooses

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Yinka,
you are the beautiful one

- Mary, 8, Kenya

Read their story ›

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Dan,
you have a smile we like a lot

- Gustavo, 5, and his mom, Guatemala

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Ange,
your daughter looks happy

- Edgar, 2, and his mom, Guatemala

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Chrissy,
you look like my mother

- Ndinda, 7, Kenya

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Christine,
I picked you for your smile

- Moreen, 12, Kenya

I CHOSE YOU BECAUSE

Norma,
you're a happy person

- Aylin, 4, Guatemala

Photos of child letters to sponsors

Explore how children and sponsors were brought together

A glimpse of joy video

A glimpse of joy

Anna and Bri

Read their story ›
A life-changing choice Video

A life-changing choice

Collins and Joel

Read their story ›
A shared ambition Video

A shared ambition

Mary and Yinka

Read their story ›
A desire to help Video

A desire to help

Junior and Shanda

Read their story ›
A reminder of Jesus Video

A reminder of Jesus

Rosemary and Regis

Read their story ›

Now it’s your turn.
Who will choose you?

BE CHOSEN ›