Child sponsorship
The International Needs Family has supported children through sponsorship for over 50 years
Education is the first step toward a better future. But for many families, poverty is the barrier that keeps children from learning.
Through sponsorship, children gain access to school, nutritious meals, emergency healthcare, and the resources they need to learn and grow.
It’s a simple yet powerful way to help a child reach their full potential and build a hopeful future.
Help shape a child’s tomorrow, today.
For £25 a month, join the International Needs family and open the door to education for a child who needs it.
Click the button below to set up your sponsorship using a recurring credit/debit card payment. Or scroll down to the bottom of this page to find how to sponsor using a standing order through your bank.
Sponsorship and education
Much of our work around the world began with education projects and has grown over the last 50 years to support families in many other ways too. Your sponsored child will get the education and skills they need to pursue their goals and build a brighter future.
Sponsorship Provides
School Fees
Medical Care
Nutritious meals
School Materials
Making a difference
Angel from Uganda
Angel, now 21, was raised by her mother. Her father passed away when she was just four years old. Her family sometimes could not afford food and school fees. Everything changed when she joined IN Uganda’s sponsorship programme at the age of six, enabling her to continue her education without the worry of unpaid fees.
Alongside educational support, Angel received mentorship that helped her grow in confidence and character. After completing Senior Four, she trained in hairdressing and now earns a living in a salon while helping to support her mother. She dreams of opening her own salon and one day training other young people.
Priya from India
At just 12 years old, Priya joined our sponsorship programme. She soon found belonging and confidence to dream beyond her circumstances. Eager to learn, Priya embraced every opportunity to grow.
Now 21 and in the final year of her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Priya is giving back by teaching children at a tuition centre based in Northern India. Inspired by the love and care of her sponsor and grateful for the support she received, she is helping other children discover the same hope and opportunity that transformed her own life.
Aadarsh from Nepal
Growing up, Aadarsh’s family faced financial hardship. His father’s heart condition and his mother raising the family alone left little money to keep him in school. Even Aadarsh’s elder sister gave up her own education to work as a teacher and help support the family. At a time when his future seemed uncertain, educational sponsorship lifted a burden that had weighed heavily on them all, allowing Aadarsh to stay in school.
With the security of an education, Aadarsh completed high school and is now studying for a bachelor’s degree in science, with hopes of building a career in the IT sector and giving back to society. Today, his family is in a stronger financial position, and they remain deeply grateful for the support that arrived when they needed it most.
Gloria from Uganda
Gloria was just 10 years old when she joined our child sponsorship programme. Before then, her family struggled financially, often relying on the kindness of neighbours. Shortly after joining the programme, Gloria experienced the devastating loss of her mother. Through this difficult period, sponsorship enabled her to have counselling and remain in school.
Today, Gloria has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and works as a social worker with Compassion International, supporting vulnerable children and families. She is also able to help provide for her siblings. “Sponsorship restored my hope, gave me stability in a time of loss, and empowered me to build a meaningful future.” – Gloria
Kaikara from Uganda
Kaikara, now 18, has recently graduated in motorcycle mechanics. Growing up with six siblings, Kaikara was frequently sent home from school because fees could not be paid. After spending a year out of school, Kaikara later joined our sponsorship programme. Although returning to education was difficult, caring guidance helped him discover a different path through vocational training.
Today, Kaikara is employed at the same workshop where he trained, earning an income and using his skills to help support his family. Kaikara hopes to one day open his own workshop.
Maria and Joshua from Ghana
Growing up, Maria and Joshua were looked after by their Mother who worked hard to provide for them. Very sadly, when Maria was 9 years old, her mother passed away so they moved to live with their Aunt. She gladly took them into her home, but she already had five children of her own so could not afford to keep Maria and Joshua in school.
Fortunately, both Maria and her brother Joshua were sponsored in 2014 by supporters in the UK. Their new sponsors meant that Maria, Joshua and their Aunt didn’t need to worry about the cost of school anymore. Maria is very hardworking both at school and at home, and her teachers are impressed with her studies and helpfulness. Maria says her goal in the future is to become a nurse.
Mary from Kenya
Mary and her family live in Kawangware, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya.
The living conditions in Mary’s home are very difficult and most of Mary’s older siblings are already living on the streets as their parents struggled to provide for the family. Through International Needs Kenya, Mary’s family are receiving support and Mary was found a sponsor. Mary is now able to attend school, and Mary’s teachers are impressed by her quick progress.
Rachel from Ghana
Rachel is 10 years old and lives in the area surrounding Accra, the capital of Ghana. She is looked after by her grandmother who works as a petty trader.
When Rachel was young, her grandmother often struggled to make enough money to keep Rachel in school full time. With the assistance of a sponsor, Rachel is now supported to attend school and is currently in grade five. She is now very determined to make it to the highest level in education and in the future wants to be a nurse.
How it works
When you become a sponsor, our Donor Care Manager, Kim, will match you with a child and send you a welcome pack with their photo and details. You’ll hear from your sponsored child three times a year, and you can write back any time.
If you have any questions, please contact our Donor Care Manager, Kim, at kim@ineeds.org.uk or look through our Sponsorship Guide here.
You can now write to your sponsored child online – we will send your message on to our sponsorship co-ordinators who will deliver it directly to your sponsored child:
Online correspondenceIf you’d prefer to send your letter via post you can download our letter template here:
letter templateFind out more about giving Christmas gifts for sponsored children:
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Use this form to set up your sponsorship using a recurring debit/credit card payment.
Alternatively, use the form below if you would prefer to donate via standing order.
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