Sponsor a girl

Help end child marriage so that girls can stay in school

The longer a girl stays in school, the less likely she is to get married as a child.

When you sponsor a girl, you’re helping her access education and life-changing resources that will help her reach her full potential. An education helps girls avoid child marriage and decide their own future.

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Nearly every 2 seconds a child is forced into marriage
Every year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18
19,000 children die every day due to malnutrition and lack of health care, and girls are 3x more likely to be malnourished than boys
780 million people lack access to safe drinking water and, on average, girls and women in developing countries walk over 6km a day to access water
More than 130 million girls are out of school

And yet, when girls are educated, healthy and empowered, they can pull themselves, their families and their communities out of poverty. Sponsor a girl today and see the difference you will make in the lives of girls in the developing world. With your support, a girl can secure the information, opportunities and encouragement she needs to swap a potentially forced walk down the aisle for the chance to forge her own promising path forward.

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The Start of something special

When you sponsor a girl, you’ll receive an information package about them, including details about their lives and the community they live in, and photos of them and their family. You’ll also receive an introduction letter from your child, opportunities to write them whenever you like, and annual updates on them, their community and country so you can see first-hand how your donations have made an impact.

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The Power of Your Sponsorship

When you sponsor a girl, your donation will fund life-changing projects in your sponsored child’s community – projects that will help children access their basic human rights.

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Change A girl's life

Three reasons why you should sponsor a girl:

Portrait of Carlos, Canadian child sponsor

1. Sponsorship benefits the sponsored child

I was a very poor child in Colombia, but my Canadian sponsor showed me the world through her letters. Now I am 50, with an MBA and have traveled to 15 countries. Thank you Plan and my sponsor Miss Louise Miller.

Carlos Aparicio, MBA, Plan Colombia Board Member and former sponsored child

Image of Kaitlyn with sponsored children.

2. Child Sponsorship benefits the whole community

I went to visit my sponsored child, Ruby in Ghana, Africa The money from sponsors funds so many amazing projects that benefit both sponsored children and the children in their community. It makes more of a difference than you can even imagine.

Kaitlyn Strickland, Plan Canada child sponsor

3. Sponsorship benefits YOU!

When I visited my sponsored child, Sidonie it was rewarding to see the significant difference I've made in her life and in the community, especially in such a remote place!" Eileen said.

Eileen Fernandes-Smith, Plan Canada child sponsor

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Still have questions?

How does Child Sponsorship work?

Child Sponsorship provides you with an opportunity to have a unique personal connection with a child and their family in one of the developing countries where Plan works. As part of your sponsorship you can exchange letters and photos and visit your sponsored child.

When you sponsor a child, your donations are pooled to support a wide range of programs in your sponsored child's community. This means you are helping to improve the life of your sponsored child and the lives of all those in the community.
How much does it cost to sponsor a child with Plan Canada?

Child Sponsorship costs $42 a month, which works out to be a little over $1 a day – the cost of a cup of coffee.
Do sponsorship contributions go directly to one child?

No. When you sponsor a child, your contributions not only benefit the child you are sponsoring, they benefit the whole community! Your contributions are pooled to support a wide range of programs in your sponsored child's community. More than 75 years of experience have taught us that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure the child’s future.
Is the money I give to Plan Canada handled responsibly?

Plan International has been building powerful partnerships to protect and promote children’s rights for over 80 years. As one of the world's most effective and responsible development agencies, our focus is to maximize impact by keeping administrative costs low and ensuring your donations reach and directly benefit as many children as possible.

In 2018, 81.3% of every dollar raised went to support programs benefitting children and families. Trust and transparency are important to us and we invite you to look through Plan International's annual review and financial statements.
Can I communicate with the child I sponsor?

Absolutely! If you write to your sponsored child, they’ll write back to you! Writing to the child your sponsor is one of the most rewarding aspects of sponsorship. And with our free online tool, MyPlan, writing to your sponsored child is easy!
Can I visit my sponsored child?

Yes! We encourage sponsors to consider a trip to their sponsored child's community. It's a life changing experience to meet your sponsored child and their family and you will be able to see first-hand the impact your sponsorship is making. Please contact us 10 weeks in advance of a visit so we can make the necessary preparations for you.
Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?

Yes. Donations $25 and over are eligible for a tax-credit as a charitable gift. Tax receipts are issued in February for the previous calendar year.
I have more questions. Who can I speak with?

Our Donor Care team is happy to answer any questions you have about our work. You can call them at 1 866-321-2386 or email info@plancanada.ca. You can also request an information package to learn more about Child Sponsorship.

About Plan International

About Plan International

Plan International is a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.

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Where Your Money Goes

80.5% of donations go to support programs benefiting children and families

Where Your Money Goes

Learn how your contributions have helped change the lives of children and families in developing countries.

VIEW OUR ANNUAL REVIEW AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Change A girl's life

Three reasons why you should sponsor a girl:

1. Sponsorship benefits the sponsored child

2. Child Sponsorship benefits the whole community

3. Sponsorship benefits YOU!

Still have questions?

How does Child Sponsorship work?

How much does it cost to sponsor a child with Plan Canada?

Do sponsorship contributions go directly to one child?

Is the money I give to Plan Canada handled responsibly?

Can I communicate with the child I sponsor?

Can I visit my sponsored child?

Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?

I have more questions. Who can I speak with?

About Plan International

About Plan International

Where Your Money Goes

Where Your Money Goes