SPONSOR A CHILD IN THE GAMBIA

SPONSOR  A CHILD IN THE GAMBIA
The generosity of the human is innate, it cannot be taught or learnt. As long as there are hungry children in the world there will also be an opportunity for good deeds and solidarity. If you read this lines than you have shown us that you care and that you possess that special emotions to help others.

Every child in this world has the right to a happy and peaceful childhood. They also have the right to education, which will give them a different perspective to life; it will give them a chance to think differently than their ancestors. Together with you, change is possible! Being a sponsor means making a difference in children's lives.
Because of you they will have access to healthcare, better education and consequentially a safer and more stable childhood. Our project of sponsorship provides help to those who need it the most. All the funds we receive go to the children and their families. Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity for you to help children who come from poor families. A monthly donation of 17€ will ensure a stable and secure childhood for these unfortunate Gambian children as it will give them access to health care and quality education.
Money is spent on clothes, transportation, food and medical aid. 

It is very important to know that schools in The Gambia are not free of charge therefore sponsors are asked to pay children's yearly school fees as well. An average cost of school fees is 45€ per year. It includes school fees, uniforms and basic school books. Most of the parents can't afford paying school fees. 

Families receive donations on monthly basis and are beyond grateful for your help; their appreciation is shown in their daily prayers. A sparkle in their eyes, sincere love and gratitude and shameful smiles is what will warm your hearts.

Would you like to SPONSOR a child from The Gambia?
Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity for you to help children who come from poor families. A monthly donation of 17€ will ensure a stable and secure childhood for these unfortunate Gambian children as it will give them access to health care and quality education.

HOW DO YOU BECOME A SPONSOR?
All the children are chosen by thoroughly examining the family situation. Some of them are orphans, others live with only one parent, but they all come from large and very poor families. As a sponsor, you can select the child you wish to sponsor, or you can leave that decision to us. We will select the child that, in our opinion, needs help at that particular time the most.

All the children come from a very poverty stricken area called Serekunda and from the village Barra. Should you decide to make this commitment and sponsor a child, you will first need to sign a sponsorship statement. Once this has been done, you shall receive information on the child you have decided to sponsor. You can also communicate with this child or their parent/guardian through SKYPE; however, you have to make arrangements with our volunteers first.

We, as a charity organization work hand to hand with a non-profit organization from The Gambia called Charity Pear The Gambia, whose founder is Musa Faal. This organization is strictly charitable and helps only to Gambian children. Each sponsor has the right to receive all the information on the child he or she sponsors (pays monthly donation).  Each sponsor is welcome to send his or her child a gift. Once the child receives the gift, we take a picture to document it all, and send the photo to the sponsor. We will also assist you with information and advices in case you decide to visit »your« sponsored child and his/her family. Although they are poor, they will welcome you and show you generosity which you are not use to.

Monthly donation for sponsoring a child is 17€. Should you decide to become a sponsor, your donation should be paid directly into the account of Charity Pearl The Gambia, where our Gambian represenative makes sure that the money reaches the children. Parents or guardians are obliged to sign a statement that they have received the money. We keep the records both in Gambia and Europe. Only children who are attending school are entitled to sponsorship. In case we find out that the child is not attending classes we issue a warning to the parents or guardians. If the situation does not change, the sponsorship is revoked. If a sponsor decide not to sponsor a child any longer (for any reason), we begin with a search for a new sponsor for this child.

If you decided to become a sponsor to a child in The Gambia, please send an email to info@kidsaretheworld.com and we will let you know what to do next!

Since August 2012 we have been sponsoring over 70 children from The Gambia! Our next trip to the »smiling coast fo Africa«, begining of June 2013, will increase number of children needed of help and our intentions for helping them will grow bigger. We will keep you updated for our new projects in The Gambia!  

Our english version of website www.kidsaretheworld.com  is coming soon! Stay tuned!