Do the charities take all children from a family into a sponsorship project?
Not normally. Instead of taking 4 children from each of 10 families they would normally take 1 child from each of 40 families. In this way they can impact 40 families instead of only 10. How often will I hear from my sponsored child? As a sponsor you will generally receive about two letters per year from the child you sponsor or someone writing on their behalf – like a school teacher or project worker. You will also receive copies of any newsletter or magazine published by the charity concerned. Can I write to my sponsored child? Yes, it is actively encouraged by all charities involved in sponsorship. The charities offer guidelines about what to include in your letter, and more importantly what not to include, so you don’t inadvertently offend anyone due to cultural differences, or by inappropriate reference to material possessions etc. All letters are sent to the charity who pass these onto the child concerned. Children love to hear from their sponsors and many find it easier to write
