Sponsoring a Child:

Questions & Answers

Is my sponsored child real, or just representative of an at-risk child?

Your sponsored child is very real; they appreciate and love you because you sponsored them. Sponsors are invited and encouraged to visit their children in Rwanda through a team trip with Rwanda Children (see below “Can I visit my child in Rwanda?”).

What does my sponsored child receive through my sponsorship?

Your sponsorship is changing the life of an at-risk child in Rwanda. Because of your support, your child will receive food, daily shelter, education, school uniform, medical care, and health insurance. Sponsorship also guarantees your child’s entrance into Rwanda Children Christian School. Sponsorship ensures children hear the gospel of Jesus taught and see it lived out in the lives of our team members!

The credit card that supports my sponsorship donation has changed. How do I update my credit card information?

You can update your credit card information using your Donately donor dashboard. Click this link for information and instructions on setting up your donor dashboard. You can also contact our Executive Director, Vann Conwell (325-660-5191), who can quickly assist you in updating your credit card information.

Can I correspond with my child?

Absolutely! This is something we strongly encourage. Your sponsored child loves to hear from you, and at Rwanda Children, we believe communicating with your child is invaluable. The best way to correspond with your child is to write your letter as a Word document. Insert pictures of yourself, your dog or cat, or anything special to you. Email your message as an attached document to our Sponsorship Communication team (sponsorship@rwandachildren.org). They will print your letter and see that your sponsored child receives it immediately. It’s that easy!

We advise you to use the email (as mentioned above) option to send letters and pictures to your sponsored child. You can also send cards and letters to your child via the USPS. However, a letter can take 6-8 weeks to travel from the U.S. to Rwanda via surface mail. Here’s the address for mailing cards and letters to your child via the USPS:

Rwanda Children
(Your sponsored child’s name)
P.O. Box 5965
Kigali
Rwanda
Zip code: 250

You can use a USPS Global Forever® stamp to mail postcards or 1 oz. letters, but your letter must meet the USPS’s maximum length, height, or thickness requirements.

Can I give a gift to my child?

Yes, you can give a gift to your sponsored child on their birthday, at Christmas, or anytime you wish! Contact our Sponsorship Communication team (sponsorship@rwandachildren.org) for suggestions on gifts for your child. 

How do I find the answer to a specific question about my child?

If you have questions about the child you sponsor, you may email your questions to Sponsorship@rwandachildren.org

Do you encourage me to pray for my child?

Yes! If you pray daily for your child, you will begin to care for them more. You will start to care about whether or not they had a good day. Or if they are making good friends. Or if they are doing well in school. Praying will build a desire for a more personal and intimate relationship with your child.

Can I visit my child in Rwanda?

Yes. Depending on availability, you can join one of the team trips to Rwanda throughout the year. Trips to Rwanda cost $1,500 plus airfare per person for a nine-day, nine-night stay with Rwanda Children. Email Vann@rwandachildren.org for more information about making a trip to Rwanda.