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FAQs

What is the Sponsor A Child program?

  • The Sponsor a Child program is a charitable initiative where individuals or organisations provide financial support to underprivileged children to help meet their basic need of education.
  • The details can be found here .

Discover Students

  • Interested childrens submit their applications via our user-friendly website.
  • Through a meticulous due diligence process, eligible children are shortlisted, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Disburse Donations

  • Once shortlisted, donors have the opportunity to select the specific children they wish to support.
  • School payments are made directly, and in cases where parents have already covered the fees, timely reimbursements are provided.

Value Addition to childrens

  • Beneficiaries gain access to our comprehensive learning management software, offering a wealth of educational resources and the chance to participate in engaging online sessions.
  • For our class 8 children, an enriching residential camp is conducted during school vacations May, enhancing their learning experience.
  • To maintain transparency, detailed reports highlighting the impact of the sponsorship are shared with our valued donors, ensuring they witness
    the positive change their contributions are making firsthand.

Why should I choose Sponsor a Child program to support needy children?

  • Trust, Transparency, Traceability and Teamwork are the main pillars of this program.
  • This program model is replicated from a tried and tested methodology that ensures an effective and successful outcome.
  • Such a program has been running successfully internationally over a decade and has benefited thousands of childrens.
  • Donors till now have appreciated our transparency, periodic communication with children and their overall growth.

How can I contribute?

You can sponsor a child through following ways:
  • Self as donor
  • Donate in honor or memory of a loved one

The frequency of donations can be:

  • One time contribution (Once per year)
  • Periodic short-term contribution (minimum 1 year)
  • Periodic long-term contribution (more than 1 year)
  • You can sponsor multiple children

Which children benefit from the sponsorship?

Eligibility

  • At present we are supporting childrens from India.
  • Children studying in class from 1 to 12 in a private or government-aided school.
  • The annual income of the family should be less than 3 lakhs (INR) per annum.


  • Family Situations

    • Single Parent: Families with a single parent due to the unfortunate circumstance of both parents having passed away. The child should be staying
      with the surviving parent or guardian or extended family.
    • Guardian Family: The child should be staying with the surviving parent or guardian or extended family.
    • Separated Parent: Families where the parent is divorced or separated and is the primary caretaker of the child.
    • Terminal illness or Major Health Care Expenses: Families facing the financial burden of a family member's terminal illness or significant health care expenses such as heart operations or dialysis.
    • Permanent Disability: Families coping with the challenges of permanent disability resulting from accidents or naturally.
  • Max two children from a family are supported.

Can I sponsor specially abled children?

Specially abled children need dedicated efforts for their development. In future we will provide this possibility.

Why does this program give financial support for children only up to 10th standard?

Fees for such education are typically high, making it challenging to find multiple generous sponsors. However, there are alternative options available, such as bank loans and scholarships, which children can avail themselves. Additionally, there are allied programs aimed at supporting the overall development of children at this age. Please get in touch with us for more details on these programs.

Why do we sponsor only school fees and not other educational expenses such as uniforms, educational materials and others?

For transparency reasons, fees are paid directly to the schools. Some schools cover uniforms and other educational material as a part of fees. Hence we are indirectly covering those costs for some children.

Does this program also focus on the development of the children outside of the school? Are there any camps arranged for the sponsored children?

Yes
  • During the month of May, we arrange regular residential camps for children from class 8.
  • We are also planning to develop a learning management system (LMS) having courses. Children can choose different courses according to their own interests.

Can I choose the child I want to sponsor?

  • You can choose the child by filtering through the offered criterias based on the selected options on the website.
  • In most cases, you can express preferences, such as the child's age, gender, or location. However, the final selection of the child is typically made by the sponsoring organisation to ensure equitable distribution of support.

Why is the child's picture not shown before sponsorship?

  • Privacy and Security of the child is ensured by not displaying the picture before donations, otherwise the pictures can be misused.
  • Also a fair chance is given to all children by avoiding biases due to appearance.

How long does child sponsorship typically last?

  • Sponsorship can be a one-time contribution or a long term contribution. You can choose to sponsor a child for as long as you wish.
  • Some sponsors choose to support a child throughout their formative years, while others continue for many years.

Do children drop out from the program?

Yes. But, it does not happen during an academic year. After an academic year, a parent can choose not to get the support from this program.

What happens when a child we sponsor drops out of this program?

We update you and assign a new child.

Can I visit the child I sponsor?

If your sponsorship covers fewer than 50 children, you can correspond with them via letters only. For sponsors supporting 50 or more children, we can organise two student meet-ups annually.

Can I make additional donations or give gifts to the child I sponsor?

No. We only accept donations for school fees.

Is there any case where a parent says no to sponsorship?

Yes. This can be the case. A mother from the state of Tamilnadu generously relinquished the sponsorship after 2 years when her financial position improved. You can hear it in her own words.click here

What does my sponsorship contribution cover?

Your sponsorship contribution is used to cover mainly the child’s school fees.

How much does it cost to sponsor a child?

The cost of sponsoring a child varies depending on the school fees. Monthly sponsorships can range from a few Euros to a more substantial amount, depending on the child's needs and location.

What happens if donations exceed the fees of the child ?

Yes. The exceeded amounts can be utilised for other children or for the administrative purposes.

Can I sponsor more than one child?

Yes, you can sponsor more than one child if you are willing and able to provide support for multiple children.

Can I make a partial donation?

Yes, it’s possible to donate partially and sponsor a child. If you choose not to sponsor a child completely, your donation will be a part of the common pool. Sewa Europe will accumulate all partially donated money and will sponsor the fees for children.

How much should be donated as a minimum donation amount to sponsor a child?

We are grateful for each and every contribution we receive for the child's education. Your support is valuable.

What are the modes of payment

There are only two modes of payment.
  • Primary payment mode is online payment through our website.
  • For larger donations, direct account transfer or cheques are accepted.

For further details, please drop us an email at sac@sewaeurope.org.

Can I donate by cash?

Due to transparency and anti money laundring rules, cash donations are not possible.

Are there any local cash collection campaigns running for this project from Sewa Europe?

No. There are no campaigns running for collection in cash for this purpose from Sewa Europe.

How can I carry out payment through the website?

Online payments can be carried out using your credit card or bank account details and various other options

Can I donate anonymously?

No, anonymous donation is not possible because of strict regulations for anti money laundering.

Can I Sponsor a Child as a guest without registration on the website?

No, it is not possible. We need your information because strict regulations for Anti money laundering.

Will I receive a Confirmation of payment?

Yes. Payment confirmation receipt will be provided through registered email.

How do I get started with child sponsorship?

  • Find all the details here.
  • For further assitance, please drop us an email at sac@sewaeurope.org with your name, location and purpose.

What happens after I sponsor a child?

  • Email from SAC: You will receive an email from SAC with web access to the child’s photo and information. You will also get the child’s midterm and annual grade card.

Where will I find the information and details of the child whom I have sponsored?

After payment is completed you can login to the website and find the child’s information and donated amount in the Sponsorship section.

How do I communicate with the child I sponsor?

  • Communicate with your child: You can connect throught letters/emails/cards. Our volunteers will help translate your letters when required. Your message of love will be conveyed to the child. Your sponsored child will write to you at least once a year and also send a Greeting Card with its photograph on special occasions like festivals. If the child is in the lower grades, the child may share own feelings through wonderful drawings and a few sentences If you have any special query your child through SAC will answer them.
  • Meet your child: You can meet your child online or phone call once a year. In person meeting with child can arranged by special arrangement with SAC.
  • Newsletter: You will receive a periodic newsletter about the SAC program and information about the community where your child lives.
Sponsor a Child program of Sewa Europe facilitates communication through letters, emails, or online platforms. You can exchange messages, photos, and updates with the child to build a meaningful connection.

Will I receive updates on the child's progress? If Yes, then how often?

Yes, we will provide periodic updates on the child's well-being like school performance records, health, and overall development.

Why scorecards aren't shown before sponsorship?

Child's score depends on various reasons such as family background, currently available resources, child’s aptitude and others. The focus of this program is mainly to educate the child or make the education accessible to the needy children. Its focus is not grades specific. Hence irrespective of previous grades a child should be supported.

What should I do if I forget the login details of my profile on this website?

  • You can click Forgot Password and reset the password.
  • For further assistance, please drop us an email at sac@sewaeurope.org. We will reset your login after verification.

What happens if I would like to discontinue my existing sponsorship?

  • Login to your account and click Cancel Sponsorship against the child you are sponsoring.
  • If you need further support, guidance will be provided. Please drop us an email at sac@sewaeurope.org mentioning your name, location and names of children you are sponsoring.

Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?

In many countries, sponsorship contributions to registered nonprofit organisations are tax-deductible. It's advisable to check with your local tax authorities and the sponsoring organisation for specific details.

Which benefits will be availed to me as a donor?

  • Own sense of fulfilment for being a catalyst in the educational growth of children
  • Shaping future of an individual
  • Long term relation with the child
  • Reduce the burden of a needy family
  • Tax benefits
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