Circle of Hope International

Would you like to sponsor a child?

Sponsorship creates real change for a child and their community.

With just $20 a month you can give a girl or a boy the chance to have a better, brighter future.

There are several types of sponsorship available through Circle of Hope International.

Orphan Sponsorship:

Through active participation in our children’s programs, your sponsored child receives:

Four hot meals a week
Tutoring in reading and English
Basic health care
Small group mentoring

Preschool Sponsorship: Our preschool sponsorship allows preschool aged children from the local community surrounding the Grace Center to receive a head start on their education with good nutrition and preschool activities.

five hot breakfasts a week (with soy protein)
five day preschool classes
uniforms
early detection of family problems/learning problems
a parent component: Parents are encouraged to get involved in their child's education through volunteering at the Grace Center.

Secondary Sponsorship: Children who have actively participated in our Children's programs are eligible to apply for secondary school scholarships. This sponsorship provides:

School fees and boarding at local public secondary schools
four hot meals a week
uniforms
basic health care

Timothy's Home Sponsorship: Our home for orphaned, abused or abandoned children provides full time care. Timothy's Home children can be sponsored for $40 a month or with a half sponsorship of $20 a month.

Your sponsorship also extends to the local community by providing agricultural training, leadership development, and micro-enterprise opportunities in the community where your child lives.

Through sponsorship you are personally invested in the life of this child and making a difference in the whole community.

Sponsor a child today! Contact sponsor@cohcommunity.org

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) How long a commitment am I making?

A: We ask sponsors to commit to at least a year. You can continue your sponsorship until the child graduates from high school.

2) May I pay a year at a time?

A: Payments can be made once a year, once a quarter or once a month. If you send your sponsorship once a year, we will prompt you when it is time for another payment.

3) How do I make an automatic withdrawal from my bank?

A: Contact your bank to inform them that you want to make an automatic payment of $20 per month to: Circle of Hope International, 615 Bohicket Rd., Wilmore, KY 40390.

4) Does the money go directly to my child?

A: Funds are never distributed to the children or their guardians, but rather enable the child to receive the benefits of programs they are involved in.

5) Does any of the sponsorship go toward administration?

A: A small percentage of your sponsorship provides for administration of the programs where your child is enrolled. We provide a small stipend for care-giving staff and for our farmers who grow the food for the children’s nutritional programs.

6) What does my sponsorship provide?

A: Orphan Sponsorship: Through active participation in our children’s programs, your child receives: Four hot meals a week, tutoring in reading and English, small group mentoring and home care, health care and a community of caring volunteers from Malawi and the United States.

Preschool Sponsorship: Our preschool program provides five hot breakfasts a week, preschool training for 3 hours a day, uniform and development programs for the local community. The preschool program provides a parent component which encourages parents to be involved in their children's education through volunteering.

7) How long will my child be in the program?

A: We enroll children as young as 2 years and keep them in our programs through high school graduation or until they have received vocational training.

8) Will I receive letters and updates?

A: Yes. Your child will write you a letter at least twice a year. You will receive updates from the Sponsorship office more often.

9) Can I send things to my child?

A: Our teams traveling to Malawi will be very happy to take something to your child. Contact sponsor@cohcommunity.org for details.

10) How does the sponsorship program work in Malawi?

A: School age children are required to attend local public school before reporting to our project site for meals and tutoring. Funds do not go directly to the child or their guardian. Your child has the opportunity to give back to the community by serving as a peer tutor, a small group leader or by working on the project farm.