You see an advertisement on television or in a magazine. You respond to children in need. In 1997, nearly 100,000 sponsorships from individuals, corporations, school groups, and others supported Save the Children's community-based programs. Sponsors are partners in change, helping to make positive, lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities.
Sponsorship can mean sharing knowledge, experience, and dreams.
For the child, a sponsor's expression of interest and concern often is a source of pride, a boost for self-esteem, and a reason to hope. For you and other sponsors, the reality of helping children in need can be as exciting as it is gratifying. The contributions of sponsors support programs designed to break the cycle of poverty that impedes the growth and development of children, families, and communities. Sponsorships in developing countries help fund programs to improve health and nutrition, education, water and sanitation, family income, and opportunities for a better quality of life. Sponsorships in the United States give hope to children living in rural and urban areas of poverty by supporting community programs that serve children during their critical non-school hours.