You could change the life of a poor and disadvantaged child today through our child sponsorship program. Your generous contribution supports development projects in their local village for the benefit of the whole community as well as your sponsored child.

We are currently looking for sponsors for 1,000 boys and girls to support their care and education through to adulthood.

Sponsorship costs $25 per month. You will receive a photo and history of your sponsored child, and regular letters and updates on their progress.

Read the stories of some of our sponsored children below. For information on how to sponsor a child Contact Us or download a sponsorship form here.

De La Salle

De La Salle’s father died from AIDS and at the time he was born his mother was seriously ill with the disease. Unable to cope with caring for him, she kept him in a cardboard box for the first few months of his life, before he was rescued by a social worker from SJDT and brought to our orphanage. After 3 years in our sponsorship program, De La Salle has grown into a healthy and intelligent boy, top of his class at pre-school.

Infanta

Infanta was born into a very poor family. Her mother died from tetnus after the delivery of her second child and her father ran away abandoning both children. Infanta’s extended family were too poor to care for her, and brought her to our orphanage. A beautiful and happy child, Infanta is one of the most talented traditional dancers in the group.

Jeevitha

Jeevitha is one of six young girls in the care of St Joseph’s Development Trust who are survivors of female infanticide attempts. Jeevitha’s parents attempted to murder her by throwing her into a fire. She was rescued by local villagers who took her to a nearby hospital. An elderly woman who was recovering in the same ward adopted Jeevitha and raised her for several years before she became too ill to continue to support her. She brought Jeevitha to Girls Village where she has been in our care ever since.