These are the
different ways you can help
Sponsorship Program
We have 2 Sponsorship
Programs:
- Sponsor a family for
$50 a month
- Sponsor a child for
$25 a month
You are purchasing a
monthly food parcel which helps feed the
children and family for the month. The contents
of a standard food parcel are:
- 10kg corn meal
- 10kg rice
- 5kg beans
- 500g sugar
- 500g salt
- 400g soya mix
- 750ml oil
- 2 bars of soap
- 6 candles
- 5 boxes of matches
- 25 tea bags
These items are commonly used staples in the
communities in which we work. The family
sponsorship provides a larger food parcel. The
balance of your donation is put towards school
fees, materials, and school uniforms, which vary
according to the school. Some sponsors support
several children and families; some children are
partially supported by several sponsors.
We encourage families
receiving the food parcel to take steps to avoid
dependency on food parcels. Depending on what is
appropriate they apply for government grants,
grow food themselves, and look for work. If a
family is headed by a child, all we ask is that
they attend school. We expect they will need our
help for a longer time.
We always hope that the
family's circumstances will improve so that they
no longer need sponsorship. When that happens,
we ask that you transfer your sponsorship to
another family or child who needs your support.
This is important to avoid developing a culture
of dependency. It also helps us help those most
in need in a community.
As a sponsor you will
receive a profile of your child or family and a
yearly update on their progress. Letters are
always encouraged. We can also arrange visits to
your sponsor child or family if you come visit
us in South Africa.
Download a
Sponsorship Form (.pdf). Print, sign and
send it to our US office.
