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Sponsoring A Child
19/f
Hi, I didn't know what category to put this in, so I apologize if it's wrong. Anyways, lately I've been thinking of sponsoring a child. I always see those commercials on TV and they constantly break my heart, and it hurts knowing that I'm comfortable and healthy and that someone else isn't - especially someone who cannot take care of themselves.
I want to help. I'm not doing it because I feel guilty of having a better life, but because I know it's the right thing to do since and because it's something I want to do. I visited the World Vision website, and I read up on it, but some part of me is still reluctant. Are they legit? Have any of you sponsored a child? How is the process?
I figured I'd help someone in need because I have the spare $35 a month to give, and because I don't really need to spend hundreds of dollars on myself every 2 weeks like I usually do. Thanks in advance!
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This is a good thing to do, but you are damn right that not all sponsor a child programs are built equally. Some are much more reputable and better run than others.
Wikipedia is a great place to start, [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
and they do go over some of the common criticisms of child sponsorship programs (things like, how much money actually goes to the child, some programs force kids to participate in a specific religion or being too expensive to administrate).
So yes, child sponsorship has its' problems and concerns. Personally, I'd recommend that if you really want to do this, you use PLAN. I like PLAN because they have no political or religious affiliations. (So they don't force kids to read the bible in school, or only take children whose parents have the right political opinions). PLAN promises that 80% of the money go to providing services to the child and community, and 20% will be spent on the organizations (paid administrators other staff and marketing to get more donors, like commercials and billboards and websites) which is a pretty good split.
There are other good organizations too, but you can check out the Plan website for more info about how it works - [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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Sponsoring a child is a wonderful thing to do!
World Vision is one of the very legit groups out there. They've been around for years, and my daughter started sponsoring a girl through there when she was in college and has found it a rewarding experience.
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I understand you want to donate you money, but how about your time. Big brothers Big Sisters is a great way. Those kids all come from broken homes in your area. Some adopted, some beaten, some just poor. They are all crying out for help. Even if you went swimming or the park with them it would make there year, and that is priceless.
WWW.BBBS.ORG
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