ANIDA Child Sponsorship
Yaw's mother has mental health issues and has abandoned him and his sister with their grandmother. Their grandmother is also caring for other grandchildren. She is a cleaner but earns very little and cannot provide for all of her grandchildren and keep them in school. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Yaw’s family and community.
I live with my grandmother who suffers from severe back problems and cannot work. I live in a household of 5 children. I depend on the benevolence of other people to survive, but am still determined to do well in school. My favourite subject at school is Religious & Moral Education. With your help, I could get the opportunities to continue my studies so that hopefully one day, I can succeed and live a life without poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Bismark’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with my mom and 7 siblings. My father left us 6 years ago because he was very ill, and has since died from his illness. My goal is to be double promoted each school year and finish secondary school. I have been working very hard to achieve these goals by studying every day. My favorite subject is spelling and I am studying hard to do better in math. My mom never had the opportunity to attend high school, so she really values education for me and my siblings. Unfortunately, she cannot afford to fund all of our education on her own. With your help, I can stay in school and hopefully be able to achieve my dream of finishing secondary school. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Robert ’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with my older sister who has done an amazing job taking care of me in place of my mom who left us over 7 years ago. My sister has impacted my life very positively, especially by encouraging me to go to school. In school, I have worked hard to achieve an 89% average. My favorite subject is English because I love to be creative and write stories. Unfortunately, even though my sister works hard to support us, we are unable to afford my education. As you can tell, I love school and I do not want to drop out. With your help, I can continue going to school and hopefully live a life out of poverty one day. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Franklin’s family and community.
Abandoned to a farming and sometimes hunting father who has to neglect keeping time with him and his sibling. Nonetheless, he is one of two whose parent's absence doesn't bother him at all. He keeps making good of his schooling. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Daniel’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with my teenage aunt because my mom died during my birth. I am currently in junior kindergarten and I’m really enjoying it. My favorite subject is science and it has inspired me to become a doctor in the future! Unfortunately, even with my aunt’s hard work, she won’t be able to fund my education for much longer. With your help, I would have the opportunity to continue my education and hopefully one day, achieve my dream of becoming a doctor! Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Prince’s family and community.
Elijah lives with his single mother. He is in primary one, and his favorite subject is language arts. Elijah loves being in school to learn and play with his friends. He is jovial and likes talking and participating in sports. He is a well-behaved child at home and community. He loves trying new things. Elijah’s mother is determined to give him a better future but struggling due to a lack of regular jobs and funds. Sponsor Elijah to secure his education and make his dreams come true. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Elijah’s family and community.
Kejhan is a twin, and he lives with his parents. He and his twin are best friends but often like to disagree. He is in primary one. His most vital subject is mathematics. Kejhan loves being in school because he likes learning and playing with his friends. He enjoys participating in football. Kejhan's parents are determined but struggling to give their children the opportunities they could not get. Sponsor Kejhan to secure his education and make his dreams come true. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Kejhan’s family and community.
Kejhani is a twin, and he lives with his parents. He is in primary one. His most vital subject is mathematics. Kejhani loves being in school because he likes learning and playing with his friends. He enjoys participating in football and track and field. Kejhani's parents are determined but struggling to give their children the opportunities they could not get. Sponsor Kejhani to secure his education and make his dreams come true. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Kejhani’s family and community.
Maecee, a playful and curious girl, is the only child of her parents. Her father earns a living as a tricycle driver, while her mother provides babysitting services for their neighbors. Maecee is currently enrolled in school and is excited to learn new things every day. With your help, Maecee can continue her education and pursue her dreams. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Maecee’s family and community.
Preia Andhrea lives in the Philippines with her loving mother, who works diligently to support her family. Her mother earns a living by doing neighbours' laundry and selling Avon products to friends and community members. Despite their financial difficulties, Preia Andhrea's mother manages to provide for their basic needs, but it's a constant struggle to cover the costs of education. Despite these circumstances, Preia Andhrea remains resilient and focused on her education. With your kind sponsorship, Preia Andhrea will have the opportunity to fulfill her potential and break free from the cycle of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Preia Andhrea’s family and community.
Kelvin is fortunate to have both of his parents actively involved in his upbringing. Kelvin's mother works as a crate maker, where she is given a bundle of wood to transform into crates. Kelvin's father is employed in a rubber plantation, working tirelessly from Monday to Friday. While their income is modest, Kelvin's parents understand the importance of education and are committed to providing him with the opportunities he deserves. Currently, Kelvin is enrolled in school, taking full advantage of the educational opportunities available to him. With your support, we can ensure that Kelvin has the necessary resources to excel in his studies and pursue his dreams. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Kelvin John’s family and community.
Alinor hails from a family striving to make ends meet despite difficult circumstances. His mother supports the family by buying and selling lemons and vegetables, earning a meager income. Alinor's father works as a seasonal carpenter. With nine children, Alinor's parents face the immense responsibility of caring for her large family with limited resources. Despite their financial struggles, Alinor is fortunate to have access to education, which serves as a beacon of hope in his life. With your support, we can ensure that Alinor continues to receive a quality education, empowering him to break free from the cycle of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Alinor’s family and community.
Samantha's grandparents face numerous challenges in providing for their granddaughter. Samantha's grandfather worked as a construction laborer, but unfortunately, he suffers from blurred vision, which has significantly impacted his ability to work. Samantha's grandmother works tirelessly washing clothes for neighbors. The family's financial situation is a constant struggle. Despite their financial limitations, Samantha's grandparents understand the importance of education and have ensured that she attends school. By sponsoring Samantha, you can help ensure she continues receiving a quality education. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Samantha’s family and community.
Rhian Mae is being raised by her mother along with her two siblings. Her family is in a difficult situation, with limited financial resources and the added burden of health problems. As a result, they face numerous challenges in meeting their basic needs, including education, healthcare, and other essential expenses. By becoming a sponsor for Rhian Mae, you can make a significant difference in her life. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Rhian Mae’s family and community.
Vincent is being raised by his parents, who live together. Vincent's family is working hard to make ends meet, but they face financial challenges due to the nature of their occupations and the unpredictability of their earnings. Despite their efforts, they struggle to provide a stable and secure environment for Vincent's upbringing. Your sponsorship will help ensure he receives a quality education. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Vincent’s family and community.
Najmah's mother works as a housekeeper, diligently striving to provide for the family. However, she needs help finding stable employment. Najmah's father is a tricycle driver, earning an income that fluctuates with daily demand. Their combined efforts are essential to sustain their family, but making ends meet is a constant struggle. With five children to feed, Najmah's family experiences the weight of financial burdens. Najmah attends school. By sponsoring Najmah, you can ensure that she continues to receive a quality education. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Najmah’s family and community.
John Mackee's mother works diligently to augment the family income by providing laundry services to households in the neighborhood. Her hard work and dedication contribute to sustaining the family. John Mackee's father works as a fruit harvester, with work opportunities depending on the contracts secured with fruit growers. John Mackee attends school. By sponsoring him, you have the power to make a profound impact on his life. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps John Mackee’s family and community.
Erald Jay's parents separated when he was just 7 months old, leaving him in the care of his grandparents. His grandmother, a hardworking individual, takes on various jobs as a laborer, farmer, or harvester to provide for the family. His grandfather, meanwhile, earns a living by harvesting banana leaves. Erald Jay attends school. Erald Jay dreams of a life beyond the challenges he faces today. By sponsoring him, you can ensure that he continues to receive a quality education, breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering him to reach his full potential. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Erald Jay’s family and community.
Prince Kiethan has been diagnosed with hemoglobin abnormalities, resulting in lower than required white blood cell count. Despite his health condition, he consistently ranks at the top of his class. Since kindergarten, he has consistently excelled academically, demonstrating his intelligence and passion for learning. By sponsoring Prince Kiethan, you can ensure that he continues to receive a quality education, enabling him to reach his full potential. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Prince Kiethan’s family and community.
Jonaila's mother is a hardworking sidewalk vendor, selling essential household items such as lighters, chlorine, and various small items needed in homes. Jonaila's father is not actively involved in her life, leaving her mother as the sole provider and caregiver. Despite the financial constraints, Jonaila attends school, where she eagerly learns and grows. By sponsoring Jonaila, you can help ensure that she continues to receive quality education, empowering her to break free from the cycle of poverty and achieve her dreams. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Jonaila’s family and community.
Rhea Jean is one of three children in her family. Her father works in a banana plantation. Rhea Jean's family faces the challenge of limited financial resources, particularly in funding her education. The meager income earned by her father makes it difficult to provide the resources needed for Rhea Jean's educational journey. By sponsoring Rhea Jean, you can help alleviate this burden and provide her with the opportunities she deserves. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Rhea Jean’s family and community.
We believe in creating opportunity through access to education
We rely on establishing partnerships with community leaders to identify the needs of vulnerable families.
Sponsorship offers meaningful intervention that raises a child’s self-esteem and aspirations, creating lasting educational and economic opportunities that positively alter the outcome of a child’s life
Enhance the quality of education for children by covering school related expenses such as tuition fees, uniforms, shoes, textbooks, as well as afterschool tutoring support. Paying for these school supplies and resources reduces inequality in accessing education and empowers children when they attend school
Provide children with nutritional food to maintain mental, social, and emotional wellbeing. Ensuring healthy diets strengthens educational outcomes within the classroom and decreases absenteeism
Offer social support by creating a meaningful connection with your child. Learn about your child, their community, and educational goals to boost their confidence and drive. Children are also connected with a local network of supports to assist them through their journey, including staff, alumni, and other mentors.
ANIDA’s Hope for Tomorrow program is a child sponsorship program that aims to educate a child in Ghana, Liberia, and Jamaica. It is a monthly donation program that goes towards the education of a child. Sponsoring a child is an active way to get the child and their family out of poverty. Education is powerful and increases the opportunities the child will have in their future.
It’s quite simple!
You get the choose from our priority children and learn a bit more about them. You then make monthly donations of $35 for your sponsored child’s education and to support their well-being. You’ll get updates and letters from your child and will get the chance to write back to them as well. Your contribution helps uplift and empower a child in poverty and helps provide them with more opportunities to better their lives.
For only $35 a month, you can change the life of a child and empower them with the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty. You can sponsor one child or as many as you want. You can also make donations quarterly ($105), semi-annually ($210) or annually ($420). Our Hope for Tomorrow program allows you to sponsor the future of a child.
We have a list of priority children available to choose from on our website. You’re able to learn more about them before sponsoring the child. You can learn more about their life and how beneficial the child sponsorship program would be for them.
When sponsoring a child, you’re helping enhance their quality of education through the covering of school related expenses and helping build up their future. Your contribution will help cover tuition fees, textbooks, shoes, tutoring support and will help make education more accessible. Families are also supported through various workshops, regular check-ins and provided with nutrition packages a few times a year.
You can log into your MyAccount on the ANIDA website and write to your child. They are also able to write back to you! Your letters to your child help uplift and motivate them to do better. Children and their families appreciate your support and love hearing from you! If you’re having trouble figuring out what to write, check out our blog post for some tips!
The quickest way to get something to your sponsored child is by sending it online. We have made it easy for you by creating a tab in your online MyAccount that is devoted to letter writing. You can write your letter, add a photo, and send it in less than 10 minutes. This is also where you will receive mail from your sponsored child. You can expect to receive a response from you sponsored child within 3 months of sending your letter.
Education is one of the best ways of helping a child get out of a life of poverty. The investment into the future of a child not only benefits them but also benefits their family and community. Through your sponsorship, you are removing the financial barrier that is preventing a child from obtaining an education.
Once you start sponsoring a child, you will receive a Welcome Email and a Sponsorship package in the mail. It contains useful information about your sponsored child, the community in which they live and how to communicate with them. Expect to receive your kit within 30 to 60 days.
We also send you updates about how your child and their family are doing and updates from their teachers regarding the progress of their education. Children have the opportunity to write letters back to their sponsors and you’ll be able to write back to the child as well.