One Life

Child Sponsorship Program

FAQs

How does the sponsorship work?

You make the commitment to help a needy child by donating $32.00 per month, and we match you with a vulnerable child who is ready for assistance.

Where does my money go?

Your money is wired directly to our partners in our global villages in South Africa, Thailand, India, and Mexico. Those funds are accessed by our child sponsor advocate working in each project in each respective country. Our global partners oversee the provision of food, payment of school fees, and medical care when needed.

How are the children selected for the child sponsorship program?

Our sponsorship partners are trusted and respected child advocates. They are well-know in their communities and are in the best position to identify the local children with the most urgent and greatest needs.

What specific benefits will my child receive?

We will meet the critical needs of your sponsored child first; that means that your sponsored child will receive supplemental food on a monthly basis. Funds will then go towards medical and educational costs.

How can you ensure that my support actually benefits the child I sponsor?

Our program is built upon solid relationships with child advocates on the front lines. We trust and rely on our partners in the local communities to verify that each child is directly benefited from your donation. You will receive an update on your sponsored child annually.

How can I communicate with my child?

You are welcome to write to your child on a regular basis. We encourage you to do so because your spiritual support is the most important support of all. Getting to know your child through correspondence can be one of the greatest joys of Child Sponsorship. Through this correspondence, you can communicate to your sponsored child the value and potential that God has given them. The love and encouragement in a letter can have a lasting impact on the life of your sponsored child. Getting a response from a child overseas can be a lengthy process, however, and we may need additional time to translate your letter.

Can I send him/her a gift?

We discourage sponsors from sending gifts to their sponsored children. Because so many sponsored children live in homes with other sponsored children, we want to eliminate the possibility of any child feeling left out. Instead of personal gifts, we would encourage you to contribute to a yearly Christmas fund, if you so choose. That way, all of the children in the specific home may benefit.

How long does my sponsorship last?

Optimally, your sponsorship will last until your child has finished high school. If you wish to continue your support in this program after your sponsored child has “graduated,” we will assign a new child to you.

What happens if I have to stop my support?

If you need to discontinue your support, we will immediately look for a new sponsor for your child and continue the child’s support without interruption.

What percentage of expenditures is spent on program activities?

It is our goal to send 100% of your donation to the designated child. All contributions designated for a specific child will be applied towards the project supporting that child. Although it is never our intent, there may be an administrative need that our budget cannot support; at such a time, we will use a portion of contributions to meet this need (never to exceed 10%). Contributions are solicited with the understanding that One Life has complete control over the use of donated funds. Our financial records will be available for public review and your donations are tax-deductible under US law.