Sponsor a Child

Child Sponsorship can be the difference for a girl's life.

Marion, 11, Kenya

Join the movement to Sponsor 1,000 girls by International Day of the Girl on October 11.

$50 a month benefits more lives than you know.
Because of our community-focused solutions, for every child sponsored, 4 more children benefit too.

Debby's life has been transformed by her Sponsor. Watch her story.

Clean Water

Reaching 1 new person every 10 seconds, World Vision is the largest non-government provider of safe water in the developing world.

Education

Every year we provide millions of children with an education.

Nutritious Food

Every year, we provide access to nutritious food to more than 5 million children.

Family Income

Growing family income enables communities to plan ahead and invest in their future.

Healthcare

We ensure the most vulnerable have access to healthcare services. Put simply, we save lives.

Child Protection

We’re protecting children wherever they are vulnerable - whether they're living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in their homes.

Emergency Relief

We respond to disasters with life-saving speed and then stay to ensure the lives of disaster-affected families and communities are rebuilt.

Advocacy

We are giving a voice to the world’s most vulnerable children.

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If you would like to sponsor a boy child, please call our Supporter Care team on 0800 800 776.

FAQs

What do I receive as a Child Sponsor?

You get to be a part of your Sponsored Child’s life and to witness their community’s transformation. You’ll receive regular news about progress and achievements in your child’s community, annual updates and photos of your child and you’ll be able to connect with letters and emails.

If I sponsor a child where does my money go?

Your money does not go directly to your sponsor child, or their family, but enables World Vision to work with their entire community to have an even bigger impact and make long-term sustainable change for everyone. As a member of this community, your Sponsor Child receives the benefits of this incredible change and their own lives are transformed.

Can I visit my Sponsored Child?

Yes, visiting your Sponsored Child offers a unique opportunity to see first-hand the difference your sponsorship has made. If you are planning to visit your Sponsored Child, please contact World Vision New Zealand at least three months before you plan to leave so we can make arrangements with World Vision in the country you will be visiting.

How long will I sponsor my child?

In most cases, it will be throughout their childhood and into their teens. Most children will be in the sponsorship programme until their community has begun to reach most of its goals, and become self-sustainable. As a project comes to a close we will let you know of the achievements in the community so you can celebrate with us.