Programs for Families

Child Ambassador Program Share about child sponsorship within your own circle of influence – your friends, family, and community.

Child Sponsorship Display Program Set up tabletops displays and brochures about child sponsorship in highly visible community locations.

Child Sponsorship Parties Host a small gathering and share about the needs of children and families living in poverty and the hope that comes through sponsorship.

Connect Your World Create a personalized Web page to promote child sponsorship with your family and friends.

E-mail Your Sponsored Child - The e-mail is sent to the National Office in your sponsored child's country, where they will print it out, translate it, and give it to your sponsored child. Then, you should receive a written response in the mail from your sponsored child.

Giving Toolbox Individuals or groups can be a part of World Vision’s work by raising funds to purchase life-changing items from the Gift Catalog or through a group gift.

Global Dinners Make authentic recipes from a specific country or region as a fun way to introduce child sponsorship to friends and family.

Appalachia Service Trips Come work along side residents in one of the nation's poorest areas. Church groups and youth groups help upgrade homes, improve communities, and build lasting relationships in the process.

Speak Out for the Poor Learn about the underlying issues and unjust circumstances that affect vulnerable children around the world; then, speak out on their behalf to policy-makers and your community.

Team World Vision Use any organized athletic event or personal athletic endeavor (like running a marathon, or climbing a mountain) as a way to raise funds for World Vision project.

Volunteer at World Vision Take the opportunity to share your time and talents in a meaningful way by volunteering at a World Vision office near you.

World Vision eCards Send an eCard and share about your personal experiences with World Vision. You could inspire a friend to change the life of a child or family in need. Choose from various categories and designs.

World Vision Experience: AIDS Come walk in the footsteps of a child affected by the AIDS crisis. The Experience is an interactive exhibit that combines stirring audio and captivating photography, transporting you into the heart of Africa.

World Vision Hope Prayer Chain Sign up to be part of an e-mail prayer chain with other Americans who are dedicated to praying for children and families who are affected by the ravages of the AIDS pandemic.

Write to Your Sponsored Child Find instructions on corresponding with your sponsored child and tips about what types of things to say in your letters and what items to include in your envelope.