Sponsor a Child for just $33/month

And open your heart to a child today!

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Our Sponsor a Child Program

Child sponsorship supports children in their homes, schools and communities. Nutrition and educational programs help children in school, and livelihoods programs help parents – especially mothers – earn an income and create long-term, sustainable change. Here’s how it works:

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When you sponsor a child, you’re not just supporting a child, you’re supporting an entire community.

Parents are taught how to grow more food, upgrade their skills and boost their incomes. Schools are provided with nutritious meals, upgrades to their facilities and training for their teachers.

Step 2

We’ll send you a welcome kit

You’ll receive a pamphlet with a photo and information on your sponsored child, their family circumstances, and the community and country in which they reside.

You’ll also receive a Frequently Asked Questions guide about child sponsorship.

Step 3

You’ll receive child updates

Each October, you’ll receive photos of your sponsored child, their community and school plus health and family status updates.

You’ll also receive the thrive! newsletter with stories about how your support is making a difference for children and families around the world!

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Your sponsorship goes further

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For only $33 a month, you can make a world of difference for a child. You’ll provide good nutrition, educational materials, family support, community development and so much more.

We’ll keep you in touch with your sponsored child with regular updates so you can watch them grow and thrive. Your monthly donation is pooled with those of other Canadians to create a network of support for your sponsored child, and keep administration costs low. That way, we’re able to ensure your sponsorship goes a lot further.

100% Canadian

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Like you, we value making a difference in the world. When you sponsor a child through Canadian Feed The Children, you’re carrying on a proud Canadian tradition of generosity that makes this world a better place for everyone.

We’re standing by in our Canada-based office to support you and your sponsored child throughout your journey together – just give us a call.

An inclusive program

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We believe that every child, everywhere, deserves the chance to have a bright future. As a non-faith-based organization we welcome everyone into our family regardless of religion, race or cultural background.

Your sponsored child is supported by an inclusive and holistic program that values, respects and celebrates their local community’s traditions.

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This is What Happens When You Become a Child Sponsor

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Countries

We’ve been working with local partners since 1991 to deliver our Sponsor a Child program in the following countries.

Bolivia

In Bolivia we support children with early childhood care and development, good nutrition, and safe spaces to learn and grow – giving parents who work away from home peace of mind.

Ethiopia

In Ethiopia we give children access to quality education, support parents to learn new skills to earn a sustainable income, and help communities to grow more food during times of drought.

Ghana

Our newest Sponsor a Child program in Ghana gives children access to quality education, supports parents to learn new skills to earn a sustainable income and grow more food, and helps communities become more resilient against climate change.

Uganda

In Uganda we give children access to quality education, provide healthy meals at school, support parents to learn new skills to earn a sustainable income, and advocate in communities for children’s rights.

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Why Canadian Feed The Children

Award-Winning

CFTC is honoured to be named a 2022 Five Star Rated Charity and Top 100 Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada.

Canadian Feed The Children has also been ranked as one of the top 10 international development charities, rated ‘A’ by MoneySense magazine for program spending efficiency, fundraising costs, and governance. We were also named as a Financial Post Charity of the Year in 2016 and 2017.

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Accredited

When you sponsor a child you are placing your trust in an organization that is an accredited member of Imagine Canada as well as a Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance Member.

Transparent

We are transparent, trustworthy, and accountable. You can read our publicly available financial statements in our annual report here.

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On a Mission

Our mission is to unlock children’s potential through community-led action in Canada and around the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you sponsor a child your monthly donation is combined with those of other sponsors and sent to the project in which your sponsored child is enrolled. Your sponsorship provides many benefits, including education, healthy food and access to clean water for your sponsored child and their school mates. You also support community development activities that benefit your sponsored child’s family and community.
Your sponsorship is combined with that of others to create a family of supporters to care for one child, family and the community they live in. We keep administrative costs low related to direct communication with your sponsored child. This approach creates an affordable option for Canadians to experience the joy of sponsoring a child while providing lasting benefits to thousands of children.
We do not offer letter writing or direct gift giving between sponsors and their sponsored children to keep administrative costs low and to ensure the program is perceived as equitable and fair among children and in the community. Each year you will receive an update letter with a 5×7 photograph of your sponsored child, details about the child’s past year, and information and photos from their community. Plus, you’ll receive a semi-annual newsletter, thrive!, which provides stories and photos about the work donors like you are supporting in each of our sponsorship countries. If you have additional questions about your sponsored child, please contact us at 1-800-387-1221 or 416-757-1220 or via email at [email protected].
In certain circumstances, you may visit your sponsored child in his/her community. These visits must be organized and approved in advance by CFTC. Visits to your sponsored child and/or their community must always be accompanied by CFTC and/or local partner representatives in keeping with our Child Protection Policy and child sponsorship guidelines. To learn more, contact a member of our Supporter Services team directly.
Sponsor children leave the program for a variety of reasons, most commonly because they graduate from school. Our goal is to create the conditions where every sponsored child completes their education and goes on to a happy, productive life! Most of our sponsors are happy to transfer their support to a new child who is waiting for sponsorship. To save time and administration costs, we will make the change automatically and send you information on your new sponsored child, enabling your sponsorship support to continue without interruption.
Canadian Feed The Children is an inclusive, non-faith based charity that serves all children, regardless of race, gender, culture or religion. We do not inquire about a child’s religion, nor is religious education a component of our work.
Yes. Canadian Feed The Children is a registered charity and all donations are eligible for a tax receipt. You will receive one official charitable tax receipt in February (in time to prepare your taxes) for the total amount of your donations for the previous year. If you have misplaced your tax receipt or have any inquiries about receipting, please contact our Supporter Services team on 1-800-387-1221 or 416-757-1220 or via email at [email protected].
CFTC is committed to ensuring healthy program ratios. Last year we spent 79% of funds raised on programming and admin and 21% on fundraising. So on average, $26.07 of your $33 monthly donation will go to your sponsor child’s family and community. For more information please download our latest Annual Report.
You can pay for your monthly sponsor a child contributions via Credit Card or Direct Debit. For credit card payments we accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. Direct Debit payments are available for all Canadian banks.
Our sponsorship program allows each child to have up to three sponsors, which means that if one child sponsor cancels there’s generally at least one other donor supporting the child. You can rest assured that the child will remain in the sponsorship program and that they will continue to receive ongoing support. If you’re still unsure about sponsoring a child you may want to read our post Best Child Sponsorship Programs in Canada to learn how to find the best sponsor a child organization for you. Alternatively, you can browse the other ways to support Canadian Feed The Children.
You can cancel your monthly child sponsorship payments at anytime by simply contacting us at our Toronto Head Office on 1-800-387-1221 or 416-757-1220. Our business hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Eastern. You can also email us – [email protected] – with your cancellation request. Please include the full name and email address you used to sign up to become a child sponsor. Please do not include any financial information.
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