Sponsorship as a gift
Give sponsorship as a gift
Help give every child, every chance this festive season
Every child deserves the chance to dream, to achieve incredible things and to look forward to a bright future. By sponsoring a child as a gift this festive season, you'll be giving them the perfect present – and giving someone you love the chance to be part of something wonderful.
When you sponsor a child, 80% of every pound you give goes towards projects that make a lasting difference to children’s lives. You’ll be helping girls and boys growing up in some of the world’s poorest countries gain access to clean water, healthcare and education, which will also benefit their families and communities.
If you give the gift of sponsorship to someone you love, they’ll also be able to exchange letters and photos with their sponsored child, so they can see the amazing difference their support is making. It’s a truly incredible experience – so why not give a little more this festive period, by sponsoring a child as a gift and changing lives?
How does it work?
You sponsor a child on behalf of a friend or family member
They receive the gift of becoming a child sponsor
A child gets resources, support and most importantly, hope
The sponsorship connection
To set up sponsorship as a gift, simply answer the questions below and complete the form that follows, selecting the 'I’d like to gift this sponsorship to someone else’ option on the form. You’ll then be asked to fill in the details of the person you’re giving it to.
When you sponsor a child as a gift, your chosen friend or family member will receive a welcome pack with a photo of their sponsored child, and information about them and their community. This will be followed by a letter or drawing from their sponsored child, which they can respond to.
They will then receive annual updates and photos, so they can follow their sponsored child’s progress and find out more about the work Plan International is doing in their child's community.
Sponsor a child as a gift
The impact of sponsoring a child as a gift
Sponsorship brings something positive to both the sponsored child and their sponsor.
We spoke to sponsored children around the world, who told us what friendship means to them.
Watch the film to hear their replies, and give the gift of friendship today, by sponsoring a child for someone you love.
Frequently asked questions
What will my friend or family member receive?
When you set up child sponsorship as a gift, your friend or family member will be sent a welcome pack with a photo of their sponsored child and information about them and their community. This is followed by a letter or drawing from their sponsored child, which they can respond to. They will then receive annual updates and photos, so that they can follow their sponsored child’s progress and find out more about the activities Plan International is supporting in their community.
How will the sponsorship pack reach the person I’m giving it to?
When you fill out the sponsorship form, you’ll have the option to choose sponsorship as a gift. You’ll then be asked to fill in the details of the person you’re giving it to. You can choose whether to give their sponsorship pack to them in person, or you can have it sent directly to them, by inputting their address in the gift form process.
Will the sponsorship pack arrive in time for Christmas?
Yes, as long as you fill out the sponsorship form and click ‘send’ by 00:59 on Tuesday 18th December, it will arrive in time for Christmas.