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Is a 6 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Yohanes lives with his parents in a community that is affected by Leprosy. His parents make a living as small time traders but struggle to provide Yoahnes with a proper livelihood.
Yohanes lives with his parents in a community that is affected by Leprosy. His parents make a living as small time traders but struggle to provide Yoahnes with a proper livelihood.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
Education in Ethiopia has been severely stunted by three decades of food insecurity and civil war. The education system has improved since the regime changed in 1991, but it largely remains inadequate or simply inaccessible for most children. Class sizes are too large, and teachers are underpaid. Impoverished families are unable to pay for textbooks, school clothes and other necessities. Primary school attendance rates are low, about 80%.
Education: Improve their reading, writing and maths skills, while also keeping students interested in staying in school.
Livelihoods: Provide income-generating activities to reduce the burden on families and help children stay in school.
Child rights: Increase awareness of children's rights and help children become leaders in their communities.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Daffa lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents work as laborers but cannot afford to provide Daffa with a proper livelihood.
Daffa lives with his parents in a small village that lacks access to proper healthcare and educational facilities. His parents work as laborers but cannot afford to provide Daffa with a proper livelihood.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Viet lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Viet lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Yordanos lives with his family in a rural village that does not have access to proper educational and healthcare facilities. His family's income is not sufficient enough to provide even the most basic living requirements.
Yordanos lives with his family in a rural village that does not have access to proper educational and healthcare facilities. His family's income is not sufficient enough to provide even the most basic living requirements.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
Education in Ethiopia has been severely stunted by three decades of food insecurity and civil war. The education system has improved since the regime changed in 1991, but it largely remains inadequate or simply inaccessible for most children. Class sizes are too large, and teachers are underpaid. Impoverished families are unable to pay for textbooks, school clothes and other necessities. Primary school attendance rates are low, about 80%.
Education: Improve their reading, writing and maths skills, while also keeping students interested in staying in school.
Livelihoods: Provide income-generating activities to reduce the burden on families and help children stay in school.
Child rights: Increase awareness of children's rights and help children become leaders in their communities.
Is a year old girl
from Vietnam
Huyen Trang lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huyen Trang lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old girl
from Vietnam
Huyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huyen lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Phai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Phai lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 1 year old boy
from Indonesia
Richart lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Richart lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Uganda
Briyton lives with his parents in a small house made from mud. His parents practice small scale farming but cannot afford to provide for Briyton's daily needs.
Briyton lives with his parents in a small house made from mud. His parents practice small scale farming but cannot afford to provide for Briyton's daily needs.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a year old girl
from Vietnam
Quynh Nhu lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quynh Nhu lives with her parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. Her parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support her. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Girls, especially those from rural and ethnic minority areas, are more likely to be excluded from economic opportunities, and have less secure work. Many girls from ethnic minorities have poor financial literacy and less influence over decisions within the home and the community.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Encourage girls to become leaders in their community by giving them a voice in the issues that affect them.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Huy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Huy lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Nam lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Nam lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Indonesia
Arkhenso lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Arkhenso lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Ethiopia
Mathewos lives with his family in a rural village without proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. With a very low income, the family struggles to provide for Mathewos's basic living needs.
Mathewos lives with his family in a rural village without proper healthcare, sanitary and educational facilities. With a very low income, the family struggles to provide for Mathewos's basic living needs.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
Education in Ethiopia has been severely stunted by three decades of food insecurity and civil war. The education system has improved since the regime changed in 1991, but it largely remains inadequate or simply inaccessible for most children. Class sizes are too large, and teachers are underpaid. Impoverished families are unable to pay for textbooks, school clothes and other necessities. Primary school attendance rates are low, about 80%.
Education: Improve their reading, writing and maths skills, while also keeping students interested in staying in school.
Livelihoods: Provide income-generating activities to reduce the burden on families and help children stay in school.
Child rights: Increase awareness of children's rights and help children become leaders in their communities.
Is a 3 year old boy
from Indonesia
Stefan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Stefan lives with his parents in a remote rural area that lacks access to proper healthcare, educational and sanitary facilities. His parents work as small scale farmers but cannot afford to provide him with a proper livelihood.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
The survival, development and future of any child depends on their community. That’s why your sponsorship improves life for both your child and their whole community.
“Sponsorship pulled me from nowhere to being able to have a good life in Uganda. It was like a bridge – if that bridge had not been there I would not have been able to get to the other side”
A complete exchange of letters takes about sixteen weeks (6 – 8 weeks each way). This time allows for translation and transportation to and from the child, who may live in an extremely remote area. We rely on a network of community volunteers to collect the letters and often deliver them on foot to each child.
If you don’t receive a reply from your child in over four months, please call us on 1800 023 600 or email info@childfund.org.au and we will look into this for you.
Children love to receive gifts from their sponsors as it makes them feel valued and important. If you want to include a gift with your letter, we suggest small, flat and inexpensive items like stickers, postcards, bookmarks or stationery that fit in a standard envelope. These are most likely to reach the child intact and without incurring customs duties. Please don’t send parcels of any size, as they are not accepted by any country office.
Sponsoring a child is one of the easiest ways to make a difference for children living in poverty. Your monthly contribution will not only help to change the life of your sponsored child, but the well-being of their family and the entire community.
Your generosity will change lives by providing support in education, health, food and nutrition, clean water and sanitation and youth development and vocational skills training.
You will have the opportunity to develop a unique and long-lasting relationship with the child you have sponsored by exchanging letters and pictures over the years and you will receive annual reports on how the child and their local community initiatives are progressing. And if you decide to visit your sponsored child, we will help you plan your trip of a lifetime.
It’s easy to arrange an annual gift of money to your sponsored child to celebrate their birthday, Christmas or other occasions. We have an upper limit on gift amounts, and suggest $20 to $50 per gift, with a total upper limit of $100 per child and family each year.
To set up a gift, please call us on 1800 023 600 or email info@childfund.org.au and we can arrange this for you.
Please note: In Cambodia and Vietnam, gifts to children are handled differently – if your sponsored child lives in these countries, our staff will happily discuss the alternatives available with you.
Our sponsorship program identifies the children and families most in need of assistance within a sponsorship community based on various criteria including family income, assets, number and age of children and desire to participate. The sponsorship program is completely inclusive, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, disabilities, culture or beliefs.
ChildFund country offices, staffed with highly qualified local people, regularly evaluate the programs, double check family circumstances and offer guidance and training to local volunteers in the communities. The emphasis is on providing self-help and opportunities to communities, while also nurturing the health and nutrition of children, and developing the skills that will equip them for happy and productive adult lives.
If you have any questions about child sponsorship, our Supporter Relations Team is more than happy to help! Please call us on 1800 023 600 or email webenquiries@childfund.org.au.
