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What to Expect as a Sponsor

A quick guide to the sponsorship experience

Thank you for your interest in changing a child’s life, and your own, through sponsorship. Whether you’re a part of the Children Incorporated family or just beginning to explore how sponsorship works, we’re glad you’re here. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about becoming a sponsor. We strive to make every step simple, transparent, and authentic, so you can focus on what matters most: giving a child the chance to […]

How to Begin Sponsoring a Child

Step-by-step guide on how to become a sponsor

your sponsorship is more than just financial, it is a path to changing lives We are so excited you are considering the life changing opportunity of child sponsorship. For around the same amount as a “pizza night” you can provide clothing, food, healthcare needs, and most importantly: hope. Many children living in generational poverty see the greatest impact when they know someone out there believes in them – and that is what a sponsor provides. […]

Facts About Child Hunger and Poverty

What you should know about how child hunger affects children’s well-being

Hunger is defined by not having enough food to meet daily energy and nutritional needs. It is a problem that most often affects low-income families, because living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. In order for a child to have a chance at a bright future, they need to eat healthy meals every day. When they’re hungry, children are more likely to be […]

Perseverance and Positivity in Africa

How Sponsorship Transforms Lives in Kenya and Ethiopia

During recent visits to our affiliated sites in Kenya and Ethiopia, we were again reminded of the profound difference sponsorship makes in the lives of children and their families. Our international team witnessed not only the challenges these communities face, but also the resilience and opportunities created through the support of our sponsors. Kenya: Nurturing Dreams Through Education and Care In Nairobi, St. John’s Community Center has provided education and care since 1977, and Children […]

A Letter From Ronald Carter

To all, I have been employed by Children Incorporated since February of 2003, and I have served as President and Chief Executive Officer since April of 2012. I consider myself among the most blessed and fortunate people on earth to have spent the last twenty-two years doing work that I absolutely love and believe in, the work of Children Incorporated. After over a year of intense deliberation, as well as many deep discussions and countless […]

Receiving Technical Training and an Education in Guatemala

The Juan Apostol School offers a wide range of learning for children

Yefiny Mena, our International Programs Specialist, tells us about her visit to the Juan Apostol School in Guatemala with Children Incorporated Director of Programs Luis Boudret. The Juan Apostol School allows impoverished children to get an education and participate in skills training programs. “The Juan Apostol School, founded in 1990, is located in Villa Nueva. This area is about 25 miles from Guatemala City, but due to the recent expansion of the city, it has […]