Child Sponsorship FAQs

Yes, each child chooses just one sponsor. For all World Vision child sponsorships, a child is matched with only one sponsor, creating a unique one-to-one relationship.

Yes, your new sponsored child will get your keep your photo. This is a wonderful way for them to start their friendship with you.

When you sign up to be chosen, you'll receive a series of emails keeping you updated on the process: when your photo arrives in the community, when the choosing party will happen, and when you'll find out about the child who chose you!

All sponsors will receive a special introduction to the child who chose them through email, as well as a special packet about the child and their community in the mail.

Yes! Sponsored children love to hear from you and enjoy learning more about New Zealand. You will even receive a precious letter back from them. If they are too young it will be written by their parents or a local World Vision staff member.

You can write an e-letter to your sponsored child through your My World Vision account any time.

If you’re not sure what to write, there are some simple templates to get you started. Sponsored children love to hear about your life, you can share about what you and your family do for fun. You can even include a photo with your letter!

Remember to keep your letters short and simple as in many of the countries where we work English is not the first language of the World Vision staff translators.

If you’d like to post a letter, please include your sponsored child's ID and name on your letter and the back of the envelope. Do not write your address on the letter as it could fall into the wrong hands. Address the envelope to the World Vision address shown on your Chlid Sponsorship welcome pack. You will need to cover any postal costs for sending the letter. Please contact us if need any further support.