SPONSORSHIP FAQs
If you’re thinking about sponsoring a child but want to learn more, you’ve found the right place! We’re here to help. Amrita-Seattle’s sponsorship programs empower children, their families, and communities to break out of generational poverty. Check out these top 5 FAQs about sponsoring a child to get started.
How does Amrita-Seattle sponsorship work ?
Amrita-Seattle serves vulnerable children living in utmost rural isolated parts of India with the objective of empowering them to achieve their full potential and break out of generational poverty.
Our sponsorship program works by sending a child to school, to providing children with access to tutorials, classroom supplies and libraries, to doctor's check-ups, and home visits, Amrita-Seattle provides children with everything they need, every step of the way to not just survive, but thrive!
How much does it cost to sponsor a child?
The cost to sponsor a child through Amrita-Seattle varies per month depending on the circumstances and situation of the child. You can send your sponsorship amount yearly or in multiple installments throughout the year. Sponsorship connects you with one special child who you can build a friendship with, but unlike in some other programs, sponsored children at Amrita-Seattle don’t receive direct cash benefits.
What You get when you Sponsor a Child
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Welcome packet with child information and profile
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Your first letter from your child (within about 10 weeks)
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Yearly (or more) child photo and updates
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Annual progress reports from your child’s school and home
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Complimentary greeting cards to send to your child
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The life-changing opportunity to visit your sponsored child
What your Sponsored Child gets
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Access to high quality education in a reputed local private school along with private tutorials.
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Regular monitoring of their progress and well-being by local staff and educators
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Protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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Activities such as children’s clubs, learning events, educational camps/retreats, and community celebrations
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Any encouraging cards, letters, photos, or packages that you send
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Opportunity to contribute as agents of change in their communities
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Community-wide solutions such as clean water systems, improved schools, libraries, and health services.
