Sponsors Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in helping a child in need through Out of Afrika's sponsorship program. We have prepared the following information to answer your questions about sponsorship and the children in need of help.

1. Who is a sponsor?
2. Will I be able to choose my sponsored child?
3. How long does sponsorship last?
4. May I write to my sponsored child?
5. May I send gift packages to my sponsored child?
6. What will I receive from OOA?
7. What exactly does my sponsorship pay for?
8. Can major organizations sponsor a child?

Who is a sponsor?
A sponsor is an individual who gives hope to a needy child. Your sponsorship will give the opportunity to provide desperately needed education and healthcare to a specific child in Kenya.

Will I be able to choose my sponsored child?
We have a list of children in need of sponsorship and you can choose to sponsor a girl or boy from those or if you prefer we can choose a child for you.

How long does sponsorship last?
A sponsorship lasts for as long as the child remains in education or until the sponsor feels it is necessary to cancel. Sponsorship finishes when a child leaves secondary school. A sponsored child may have the opportunity to continue into higher education or vocational training and the sponsor may wish to continue supporting their child through continued education. If the sponsor needs to cancel the sponsorship Out of Africa will continue to assist the child until another sponsor is found.

May I write to my sponsored child?
We encourage sponsors to write to their child. If a child is too young to write, they will be helped by a teacher. Children love to receive picture postcards and items such as book marks, stickers, ribbons and other flat, inexpensive treats.

May I send gift packages to my sponsored child?
Many sponsors ask about sending parcels to their child. A4 envelopes are acceptable but sending larger, bulkier packages through the post is very risky and expensive for the sponsor and the organization to administer.

What will I receive from OOA?
If you decide to sponsor a child with OOA, you will receive a photograph and details about your child. We will send you letters from the child and school reports on your child’s progress twice a year and a photograph once a year. Should you visit Kenya on holiday or business you are welcome to meet your child. We can make arrangements for transport to the school/home for you.

What exactly does my sponsorship pay for?
The sponsorship pays for school fees, uniform, shoes, other clothing, school lunch, books, stationery, medical fees and general basic needs for the child.
Sponsorship costs for a primary school child is £15 a month. Sponsorship for a secondary school child varies from £250-£300 per year. The amount depends on the individual school the child attends.

Can companies and organizations sponsor a child?
Individuals, groups, companies or churches can all sponsor a child. Once the money is collected it can be paid monthly or annually.
We appreciate the time you have taken to read this. If we haven't answered all your questions we shall be pleased to provide any other information.
Please contact us on: 01202 694492 Email: info@outofafrika.org, Julie@outofafrika.org

Your kind support will make a difference in the life of a disadvantaged child.