Sponsor a child or aging friend

Sponsorship benefits for your friend ...

Your new sponsored friend will have hope of overcoming obstacles of poverty and living with dignity through personalized benefits and the encouragement of knowing that someone cares. Some of the benefits your sponsored friend may receive include:

  •  nutritious food provisions and meals

  •  school supplies and tuition assistance

  •  medical and dental care

  •  clothing, shoes and school uniforms

  •  housing repairs, beds and blankets

  •  health and parenting workshops

  •  literacy programs and tutoring

  •  skills training and livelihood programs

Sponsorship benefits vary by location according to needs, local resources and other factors.

Read how your contributions become benefits.

Common questions about sponsorship

Sponsorship benefits for you ...

Through sponsorship, you will gain a greater awareness and understanding of the realities of the poor and the unique gifts they have to share. You will learn about your sponsored friend's family, country and culture, and experience the satisfaction and pride of knowing you made a difference in your sponsored friend's life. Through CFCA newsletters, you will learn about the transforming power of sponsorship.

Find out how CFCA sponsorship is making a difference around the world

Our partners share our values and commitment to providing benefits and services that meet the needs of sponsored children and aging friends while respecting their dignity. We work in 25 economically developing countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.