FAQs

It’s a great idea to ask your Sponsored Child questions in your letter. It lets them know you are interested in their life. You can ask things like:

• What are your favourite activities or subjects at school?
• Is your school close by or do you have far to travel? 
• Do you know anything about New Zealand?
• What do you like to do in your spare time?

Yes! Your sponsored child would treasure a photo of you and your family.

  Please be sensitive when choosing which photo to send, as standards of clothing and modesty vary greatly in other countries.  

Many sponsors like to send a gift to their Sponsored Child. The best gift you can give your Sponsored Child is your friendship. 

Sponsored children love receiving letters from their sponsors and learning more about our life here in New Zealand. But, large bulky gifts can attract unwanted attention and can cause jealousy within the community.

You can send a small gift with your letter such as; stickers, balloons, postcards, pencils or other small items that can fit in a standard envelope, anything larger is not appropriate.

You can transform the lives of the next generation of vulnerable children and communities living in extreme poverty and dangerous places by including a gift in your Will.

Since 1974 we have worked hard to make sure that all resources entrusted to us are used as efficiently and effectively as possible to bring maximum impact to children and communities in need. We have strong checks and balances in place to ensure your money goes where we say it will.