Sponsor a child

Become a Sponsor for a Different Child

Welcome package

Welcome package with information and photos of your sponsored child.

MyPlan

Access to MyPlan, your online sponsorship account, where you can write letters to your sponsored child.

Reports

Annual progress report and opportunities to connect with and further support your sponsored child throughout the year.

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to your Child Sponsorship questions.

View full FAQs

How does Child Sponsorship work?

Child Sponsorship provides you with a special opportunity to have a unique one-to-one connection with a child and their family in one of the countries where Plan International works. As part of your sponsorship, you can exchange letters and photos, and build a meaningful connection. Each year, you’ll receive updates on the progress of your sponsored child and their community so you can see how your sponsored child is growing and learning. Child Sponsorship programming allows us to combine sponsor contributions to increase impact and establish a trusted presence within communities. This helps secure further grant funding from institutional and government donors to grow community-based development projects, like building schools or water taps, which supports sponsored children and their entire communities.

If I sponsor a child, how long of a commitment do I need to make?

The length of your commitment is up to you. Many sponsors have been with us for many years, which allows us to make long-term commitments to our partner communities. If you choose to end your sponsorship for any reason, please inform us at 1-800-387-1418 so we can introduce your sponsored child to a new sponsor.

Do sponsorship contributions go directly to one child?

No. When you sponsor a child, your contributions not only support the child you are sponsoring, but they also support the whole community! Your contributions collectively support a wide range of programs in your sponsored child's community. With more than 80 years of experience, we know that the best way to help every child unleash their potential is to engage families and entire communities in the change, so they can carry on – and further – the positive impact for many years to come.

Thank you for your support

Donations are eligible for a tax credit. Tax receipts for all one-time gift donations on or over $25.00 are issued within a few days. For all recurring gift donations (e.g., Child Sponsorship, monthly gifts), tax receipts are issued in February for the previous calendar year. If you require a tax receipt before February, please contact our Donor Care team by phone at 1-800-387-1418 or email at: info@plancanada.ca.

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