Sponsorship funds go to community projects such as the building of wells, schools and clinics, designed to benefit every child in a village. As such, sponsorship is one of the most transparent, sustainable systems for helping whole communities lift themselves out of poverty and secure their children's right to education, health and a better future. PLAN International is a child-focused organisation. Through child-focused programs in developing countries we work for a better future for deprived children. We also stimulate contact between the children and their Foster Parents.
Child sponsorship is our primary source of funding.
PLAN does not make individual donations direct to children or their families. Donations from sponsors go towards community projects that benefit children. On average nine children receive benefits for every child that is sponsored. As long as necessary, but not after he or she reaches eighteen. If the family still needs our help then we often register a younger brother or sister.