ANIDA Child Sponsorship
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Clifford's mother was just a teenager when she had him. Her parents do their best to provide for their daughter and her son Clifford, but they have a tough time and face challenges with sending him to school. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Clifford’s family and community.
I live in Ghana, with my mother and four siblings. I was born to a teenage mother, and sadly, my father left us after my birth. We live in a one-room house - my mother cuts and sells firewood to try and provide for us, but she earns less than $1 a day. She is not able to provide for our needs without support. Your donation will make a world of difference to my family. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Emmanuel’s family and community.
I live in St. Elizabeth with my mother, father, and three brothers. My mother is struggling to find work and my father tries his best to provide for our family. However, what he makes is inadequate to meet the needs of the whole family. With your support, I will be able to finish school and one day live a life free from poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Sharice’s family and community.
I live with my mother who is a single parent. I love school so much and am especially good at counting. I can’t wait to get better and better at spelling too because it will help me reach my dream of becoming a nurse. I am so happy to be a part of the Hope for Tomorrow program and with your continued donations, I will be sure to stay in school and one day fulfill my ultimate goal of giving back to my community. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Oretha ’s family and community.
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Gibson lives with his mother and two siblings. His mother works as a self-employed trader. He is a shy boy and needs encouragement to participate in school. He is currently in Grade 1. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Gibson’s family and community.
From a young age, Maxwell has always enjoyed academics. He is very curious with great imagination. After losing his father, his mother a peasant farmer now takes care of the family as a single parent household. Give Maxwell the opportunity to attend school regularly! Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Maxwell’s family and community.
Dacosta comes from a single parent home and is one of six children. His father left the family when he was just a baby, and his mother dutifully takes care of him and his siblings by working as a trader. He loves to do Creative Arts at school and would like to improve his math skills. Your support can help Dacosta to complete his education, and have a positive impact on his whole family. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Dacosta’s family and community.
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I live with my parents and three siblings in a caretaker house. This is a living arrangement where our family occupies a home that is under construction, for the purpose of protecting the property. This is a precarious living situation for us, but because it is the primary means of income, it is necessary. I am fortunate to still be attending school at this time, and love to study Science and English! My teachers describe me as a kind and playful girl. My family struggles to meet the costs of schooling. Your support will make all the difference now and in the future. Through child sponsorship, your investment in her life also helps Emmanuella ’s family and community.
Evans lives with his mother who is farmer and not earning much to provide for Evans and his two siblings. His favourite class at school is Citizenship Education. He is an amiable boy with a lot of potential. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Evans’s family and community.
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Aliu lives with his aged grandmother in a small community. His grandmother is not working and struggles to provide for his educational needs and other basic needs. He is a very well-behaved boy and does best in his Mathematics class. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Aliu ’s family and community.
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Albert lives with his mother and two siblings. His mother works as a self-employed trader. He is in Grade 4 and does well in his Twi language class. He is a friendly young boy who loves to laugh. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Albert’s family and community.
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Yaw lives with his family in a small village in Ghana. He enjoys school and likes studying Mathematics and Creative Arts, but his family cannot afford some of his basic school items. Yaw faces the critical issue of dropping out of school if he doesn't get support. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Yaw’s family and community.
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Richmond is a clever boy and does well in his Science and Mathematics class. He lives in a household of five children. He loves being able to go to school, but it is hard for his parents to continue to afford the costs. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Richmond’s family and community.
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I live in Ghana with my mom and 2 siblings because my dad passed away two years ago. I really enjoy going to school, especially because of all the friends I have! I am currently in grade 4 and my favourite subject is math. My teachers say I am doing well in my academics and I'm very smart. Unfortunately, even though my mom works hard as a trader to make ends meet, she cannot afford to fund my education for much longer. With your help, I could get the opportunity to continue my studies so that hopefully one day, I can live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Abdul’s family and community.
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I live in Ghana with my two siblings and my mom because my dad died two years ago. I really like to learn in school! So far in grade 5, my favourite subject is Information and Communications Technology. I want to continue to go to school because I love it so much, unfortunately, I will have to drop out soon. Even with my mom's hard work as a trader, she is barely making ends meet for our family and will not be able to fund my education for much longer. With your help, I could get the opportunity to keep going to school so that hopefully one day, I can have a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Henry’s family and community.
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I live in Ghana with my grandmother because, sadly, both of my parents have passed away. She works very hard to support my education by selling kenkey, a traditional dish in Ghana. My favorite school subject is Math and my teachers say I am very good at it! Even though I speak Twi, it is currently my weakest subject, but I am working on it! Unfortunately, I will have to drop out of school soon because even with my grandmother's business, there are insufficient funds to keep me in school. With your help, I could have the opportunity to continue my education so that hopefully one day, I can live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Richard’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with my mom ever since my father left us when I was 2 years old. My mom works very hard doing street vending to support my brother and I, especially during my struggle with malaria. I am currently in senior kindergarten and my favorite subject is math. In my free time, I really like to draw! I have made a promise to my mom and my teachers that I will be a good boy and I will never follow a bad crowd when I grow up. Since I am learning so much, I would really like to continue my studies. Unfortunately, my mom is struggling to fund my education. With your help, I can continue to learn and hopefully, one day, live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Akon’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 young mom because my father left us when I was born. Going to school makes me so happy! My teachers say I'm getting very good at recitation and I really enjoy playing with toys during our free time. I have learned that doctors make good salaries, so I have plans to become a doctor in my future! Unfortunately, with just my mom supporting the family, it is very difficult to fund my education. As a result, I may not be able to finish the school year. With your help, I could continue my studies and achieve my dreams of becoming a doctor! Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Titus’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with a foster family because one of my parents passed away during the Ebola crisis in 2014, and another for an unknown reason. While I have only been going to school for 1 month, it has been so much fun! So far, I have learned the letters of the alphabet and can sing the whole song. Even my teachers are impressed! Unfortunately, I may not be able to stay in school for much longer because of the financial expenses for education. I really enjoy school, though and I want to keep learning. With your help, I could get the opportunity to continue my studies so that hopefully one day, I can live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Elijah’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 grandparent because, sadly, my father decided he did not want to care for me. I am currently in grade 5 and so happy to be a student. My favourite subject is math and I am so very proud to report that my teachers say I am highly innovative! I work very hard to do well in school and currently have a 90% average. Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, I will have to drop out of school soon. With your kind support, I would be able to continue my studies and one day graduate to become a contributing member of the community. It would be thrilling to have my basic needs met and finally live a life beyond poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Zoryeah’s family and community.
I live in Liberia with my teenage mom because, sadly, my father abandoned us both years ago. I am currently in senior kindergarten and I’m so very proud to be a student. My favourite subject is spelling and my teachers say I am a very good, studious boy. Unfortunately, I will have to drop out soon because we cannot afford my education. With your help, I would have the opportunity to continue my studies and hopefully one day, I will live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Larkpoh’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.
I live in Liberia with my single mom. I was born prematurely and she has had to work very hard to keep me alive. Thanks to her, I am currently in the second grade and my favorite subject is Social Studies. My teachers say that I am an A student and often comment on my creativity. I would really like to continue going to school. Between education costs and my health conditions we are experiencing ongoing financial hardships. Unfortunately, even with my mom's hard work to support us, she will not be able to fund my education for much longer. With your generous support, I would have the opportunity to go to school and hopefully one day, I will live a life out of poverty. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Zonnie’s family and community.
Myers likes eating his breakfast in a hurry just to be in school on time. He is so excited to start school this year for the first time. His mother bore him in her very teener age to a dishonest father who abandoned them many years ago. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Myers’s family and community.
Stephen is the firstborn of two children. His mother is a student at the ANIDA Women's Development Centre School of Aesthetics. His mother sells eggs in the evening. His father is not involved in his and his sister's life, so they rely on their mother for care. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Stephen’s family and community.
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Prince's father died when he was two years old out of a short sickness. He is the last born of seven children. He and his siblings are living with their mother. Through child sponsorship, your investment in his life also helps Prince ’s family and community.
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We rely on establishing partnerships with community leaders to identify the needs of vulnerable families.
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Discover and encourage emerging leaders to work towards sustainable goals that build self-reliant communities.
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Develop opportunities through access to both formal and non-formal education for families in the community.
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.
