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Sponsor a Child

We take a holistic approach when walking alongside children and their communities.

With a monthly commitment of $41, you will:

  • Directly provide financial support for an individual child’s unique practical needs, including school tuition, nutrition, medical care, etc.
  • Enhance community programs that promote the development of healthy minds and bodies while strengthening a child’s spiritual development.
  • Equip local leaders to develop and promote community integration that emphasizes inclusion regardless of ability. Child Sponsorship Programs exist in four countries: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti and Nicaragua

Do you have questions about sponsoring a child? Read about our frequently asked questions here, or contact our sponsorship team via email sponsorship@chglobal.org or telephone 1-866-362-6810 OR 519-783- 6810 ext 3308.

Gemu

9 years old | October 24, 2014
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 16, 2016

Eberth

14 years old | March 2, 2010
| Nicaragua

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
March 17, 2022

Eberth lives with his parents and two sisters in Managua, Nicaragua. The recent political turmoil in Nicaragua created a dire financial situation for Eberth’s family. His father makes a small income finding and selling recycled goods but does not make enough to support his family. Eberth recently lost his sponsorship. Your sponsorship of Eberth would contribute towards his education, nutritional support, clothing, and health care.

Crisbell

8 years old | May 2, 2015
| Nicaragua

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
July 13, 2022

Crisbell lives with her parents and sibling in a rural, agricultural town northwest of Managua, Nicaragua. Crisbell attends the new local preschool. Our local partners who run the school started it recently with the focus on helping kids, including kids with disabilities get a good start in school. Your sponsorship of Crisbell would contribute towards her education, nutritional support, clothing, and health care as required.

Esubalew

15 years old | April 22, 2009
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
December 20, 2022

Esubalew lives with his grandmother and his sister in a small community located in the Oromia Region. Esubalew’s grandmother is unemployed and is unable to make sufficient income for their family. Esubalew is currently in grade 5 as he started his education late and it has been sporadic. He has some medical issues including asthma that require regular medication. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment.

Meyirema

5 years old | October 21, 2018
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
March 31, 2023

Meyirema lives with her parents and sister in the community of Asella, Ethiopia. Both of Meyirema’s parents are visually impaired and they do not make sufficient income to meet the needs of their family. Your sponsorship support will create a source of financial stability for Meyirema and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment and will strengthens inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Asella.

Abelardo

10 years old | July 21, 2013
| Guatemala

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
July 1, 2023

Abelardo lives with mother in a remote village in Guatemala. Approximately 800 people live in this community and most rely on income earned harvesting coffee beans, corn and black beans.Abelardo has a developmental disability. He is in grade 4 and loves going to school. Your support will go towards school tuition, nutritional program and specialized education resources. There is a resource room where students with various disabilities can go to receive individualized tutorial support to supplement their learning along with attending regular classes. Students, regardless of ability, pursue their goals while remaining integrated with their peers.

Ziyad

11 years old | December 21, 2012
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
October 1, 2023

Ziyad lives with his mother and brother in Dodota, Ethiopia, a rural community where the population relies primarily on farming and agriculture. Ziyad’s mother is visually impaired and has also struggled with other health issues. Ziyad recently lost his sponsorship. He had a late start in school – he is in grade 2. Your sponsorship will create a source of financial stability for Ziyad. Your support would contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary as well as other inclusive programs in his community.

Yesake

6 years old | May 16, 2017
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 1, 2023

Yesake lives with his father, sister, & 2 brothers: he is one of three triplets. His mother recently passed away. Yesake’s father works as a daily laborer but does not make sufficient income to support the needs of the family. Yesake has not been able to go to school due to the family’s economic problems. Your sponsorship support will create a source of financial stability for Yesake and his family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment. His father will have access to Biblically-based, entrepreneurial and savings training. Additionally, your support strengthens inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Asella.

Dagimawit

13 years old | February 21, 2011
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 30, 2023

Dagimawit lives with her parents, three sisters, and four brothers in a small town in the Oromia region in Ethiopia. Her parents do not earn sufficient income to support the needs of the family. Dagimawit has an intellectual disability and has not been able to attend school Your sponsorship will create a source of financial stability for Dagimawit and her family. Your support will contribute to structured learning and growth opportunities, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary.

Dureti

10 years old | June 22, 2013
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 30, 2023

Dureti lives with her parents, brother, and twin sister in a small town in the Oromia region in Ethiopia. Her father is elderly and unable to work. Dureti’s mother works as a maid but does not earn sufficient income to meet the needs of the family. Your sponsorship will create a source of financial stability for Dureti and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary. Dureti’s parents will have access to Biblically-based, entrepreneurial and savings training. Additionally, your support strengthens inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in her community.

Yosef

11 years old | November 12, 2012
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 30, 2023

Yosef lives with his parents and brother in a small town in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. His father works on a farm but does not earn a sufficient income to meet the needs of the family. Yosef hopes to become a professional driver someday. Your sponsorship will create a source of financial stability for Yosef and his family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment.

David Jean

10 years old | February 21, 2014
| Haiti

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
November 30, 2023

David lives with his parents and brother in Haiti. His mother works as a saleswoman but does not make sufficient income to meet the needs of their family. David is in grade 3. Your sponsorship will provide a source of stability for David and his family. Your support will contribute towards David’s education, nutritional support, clothing, and health care. It will also support inclusive programs that benefit all children.

Amen

7 years old | January 10, 2017
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
December 5, 2023

Amen lives with her parents in the town of Sire, located in the Oromia Region about 165 km from the capital city of Addis Ababa. Amen is paralyzed bellow the waist. Her parents are unable to access a wheelchair for Amen and so she has not be able to attend school. Your sponsorship will create a source of financial stability for Amen and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary. Amen’s parents will have access to Biblically-based, entrepreneurial and savings training. Additionally, your support strengthens inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Sire.

Amelia

2 years old | May 1, 2021
| Guatemala

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Amelia lives in the indigenous Mayan, jungle community of El Zapatillo with her family. El Zapatillo is very remote and does not offer access to electricity or infrastructure for water and sewage. Health care is difficult to access.
Recently an integrated, bilingual preschool was built and offers education for children with and without disabilities incorporating Spanish and the local Mayan dialect. Amelia is in preschool. Your sponsorship will contribute towards Amelia’s education, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary.

Keyly

3 years old | November 19, 2020
| Guatemala

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Keyly lives in the indigenous Mayan, jungle community of El Zapatillo with her family. El Zapatillo is very remote and does not offer access to electricity or infrastructure for water and sewage. Health care is difficult to access.
Recently an integrated, bilingual preschool was built and offers education for children with and without disabilities incorporating Spanish and the local Mayan dialect. Your sponsorship would contribute towards Keyly’s education, nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary. Your support would also strengthen programs that benefit all children in the community.

Mestawot

11 years old | December 9, 2012
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Mestawot lives with her mother, two sisters, and three brothers in Arsi Robe, a community with a high number of vulnerable children who are experiencing abandonment, HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty. Mestawot recently lost her sponsorship. She is in grade 7 and dreams of becoming a doctor someday. Your sponsorship support will create a source of financial stability for Mestawot and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment. Additionally, your support would strengthen inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Arsi Robe.

Tamima Tilahun

3 years old | December 7, 2020
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Tamima lives with her mother and two sisters in the community of Asella. Tamima’s mother has a physical disability. She currently is unable to make an income to meet the needs of her family and often resorts to begging to get by. Your sponsorship support will create a source of financial stability for Tamima and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment. Her mother will also have access to Biblically-based, entrepreneurial and savings training. Additionally, your support strengthens inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Asella.

Naelson

13 years old | August 16, 2010
| Haiti

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Naelson lives with his parents and sibling in Delmas 33, which is located just north of Port-au-Prince and consists of a very rich population existing beside a poverty-ridden slum. Naelson recently lost his sponsorship. He is in grade 4 and enjoys reading and playing soccer. Your sponsorship will provide a source of stability for Naelson and his family. He will be able to continue his education and receive nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment as necessary. Your sponsorship will also support programs that benefit all children in his community.

Micharah

9 years old | September 22, 2014
| Haiti

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
February 3, 2024

Micharah lives with her parents, sister, and 4 brothers in Delmas 33, which is located just north of Port-au-Prince consists of a very rich population existing beside a poverty-ridden slum. Her father is a tailor and her mother sells rice in the market but are unable to make sufficient income to meet the needs of their family.

Micharah recently lost her sponsorship. She is in grade 4 and enjoys math. She hopes to become a dentist someday. Your sponsorship will provide a source of stability for Micharah and her family. She will be able to continue her education and receive nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment as necessary. Your sponsorship would also support programs in her community that benefit all children.

Zinash

14 years old | April 25, 2009
| Ethiopia

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
March 18, 2024

Zinash lives with her mother and two sisters in the community of Bale Robe. Zinash’s mother does not make sufficient income to meet the needs of her family. Zinash recently lost her sponsorship. She is in grade 5. Your sponsorship support will create a source of financial stability for Zinash and her family. Your support will contribute to school tuition, nutritional support, clothing and medical treatment. It will also strengthen inclusive education programs, vocational training, and our ability to advocate for and develop disability awareness and community integration in Bale Robe.

Anthony

4 years old | January 25, 2020
| Guatemala

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
March 20, 2024

Anthony lives with his parents and sibling in the mountain-side village of El Morro. Approximately 800 people live in this community. Like most families in the area, Anthony’s works together to harvest coffee beans, corn and black beans to earn their income. Almost half of the children in his school rely on sponsorship support in order to attend. With your sponsorship support Anthony will have his school tuition provided for and receive nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary.

Franklin

7 years old | March 7, 2017
| Guatemala

Waiting for Sponsorship Since:
March 20, 2024

Franklin lives with his parents and three siblings in the mountain-side village of El Morro. Like most families in the area, Franklin’s works together to harvest coffee beans, corn and black beans to earn their income. Almost half of the children in his school rely on sponsorship support in order to attend. With your sponsorship support Franklin will have his school tuition provided for and receive nutritional support, clothing, and medical treatment as necessary.