How long will my sponsorship last?

Sponsorship typically lasts until the child leaves the program usually around age 18. If a child goes beyond secondary school, sponsors will be given an opportunity to extend their sponsorship, but this is optional. Occasionally, sponsorship ends for positive reasons, such as the family is able to afford to care for a child and no longer needs assistance or they grow too old for the program. If either of these situations happens, you will be notified of the reason and another child will be recommended for you to sponsor in his or her place. You are under no obligation to accept our recommendation. Sponsors are welcome to choose another child to sponsor online in their place.