How we operate

ChildFund raises money in a number of ways, all of which are vital to the continued support of our long-term development programs.

Sponsorship

Our primary method of fundraising is through child sponsorship, a model that benefits whole communities as well as sponsors, who receive progress reports and letters from their sponsored child. Sponsorship is available to individuals, groups and companies.

Project Humanity

This program is designed to enhance the support provided to communities in need. In addition to disaster and emergency relief, Project Humanity also offers practical solutions to specific challenges - such as improving farming techniques and establishing new income-generation activities in poor communities.

Appeals

Some people prefer to give on an ad-hoc basis, making our appeals an ideal way to donate. Funds are directed to a specific project, such as the building of a school in Ethiopia or famine relief in Kenya.

Bequests

Including ChildFund in your will provides children, families and future generations with clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education and support as they move towards self-sufficiency.

Grants

ChildFund is accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) to receive government grants. These comprise over 10 per cent of the organisation's total funding. Accreditation is a stringent process in which all operational activities - financial, managerial, fundraising and program - are analysed.

The Australian Taxation Office has endorsed ChildFund Australia as a deductible gift recipient and income-tax exempt charitable entity.