Can I send a monetary gift to my sponsored child?

No, we ask that you do not send a monetary gift directly to your sponsor child. Although we deeply appreciate your generosity, please note that giving money directly to people living in poverty reinforces a “handout” mentality and can lead to asking/begging for money in order to survive. While handouts may be of some help in the short term, they can create a dependency mindset and do not contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty. Our goal is to educate those living in impoverished areas and assist them in building the skills necessary to find employment and learn how to provide for themselves.