Every child deserves a chance in life. The impact of the global coronavirus crisis is still unfolding and now more than ever we urgently need sponsors to help children and their communities. Become a dream maker and start your sponsorship journey below by choosing where you’d like to sponsor a child.

SPONSOR A CHILD​

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                       ​                Our child sponsorship 
​                                   programme benefits
                                  children in 7 countries.

WHICH
​CONTINENT?

Do you have a specific country in mind? You​ will be able to select in the next few steps.

HOW SPONSORSHIP WORKS

Here at AMOR it is our mission to make sure that every Mayan child has food, health care, shelter and an education based on their own cultural heritage. The impact of the global coronavirus pandemic is unfolding and bringing all the devastation and uncertainty which comes with it for these communities. Alongside YOUR help and our system we now more than ever urgently need sponsors to make sure that these children, and the rest of their communities destroyed by genocide and ongoing governmental repression, can survive, rebuild and ultimately thrive.
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A one-to-one connection

You’ll have a one-to-one connection with a child. They’ll write to you and if you want you can write back, or even visit!

that benefits communities

Your donations fund vital projects, benefiting whole communities in the country where your sponsored child lives.

from as little as $1/65p a day

It's just 65p a day to sponsor a child. With 100% of our online income going towards giving every child every chance, you know you’ll make a difference.

WHY MAYAN CHILDREN NEED YOU

18% of workers 
in forced labour exploitation are Mayan children

14,794 is the average
number of Mayan children under 5 who die every day.

83% of
Mayan ​children
are affected by chronic malnutrition
The lasting impact of coronavirus is putting more indigenous children at risk.
​​You can choose to sponsor a Mayan child and their community by clicking below.

WHAT YOUR SPONSORSHIP WILL DO

WHEN YOU SPONSOR A MAYAN OR SHONA CHILD, YOU HELP THEIR WHOLE COMMUNITY

Protecting children during emergencies

You’ll help children stay safe through the toughest circumstances, from learning how to wash their hands to prevent the spread of disease to taking shelter if a disaster strikes.

Providing clean water and
​healthcare

Your gift will help provide the essentials that give children the strength and hope to go on to reach their potential.

Protecting girls from abuse

You’ll help prevent harmful practices like child marriage and give girls an equal chance to go to school and decide their own futures.

Providing education and vocational
​skills

You'll give children a chance to achieve their dreams by providing books, uniforms and ensuring girls and boys have an equal chance to learn.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

Welcome pack and photos

Letters and drawings

Progress updates
A pack by email or post introducing your sponsored child, along with information about them and their community. You’ll also receive a booklet in the post, including guidance on how to write and tips on what to say.
Your sponsored child will send you a letter or drawing. It may take a little longer to arrive while we take steps to keep communities safe from coronavirus, but you’ll see it’s worth the wait! For each letter you send, you’ll receive a reply.
You’ll receive an annual progress update in the post, showing the difference your donations are helping to make to the child you sponsor, their friends and their community.

SPONSORSHIP STORIES

​A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT
Pascual from Guatemala was four years old when he was sponsored by an AMOR International supporter.
"My life was completely changed by AMOR International’s programmes for children and youth.” - Pascual, Guatemala
Discover Pascual's story and what it means to be a child sponsored by AMOR International.​

WHY CHOOSE AMOR INTERNATIONAL?

Over 20 years' experience

AMOR International was the first-ever indigenous child sponsorship organisation.

Pioneers of child sponsorship

Sponsors have been enabling indigenous children to reach their potential for over 20 years.

Leaders in indigenous rights

We listen to and empower indigenous Mayan people to find solutions to the unique challenges they face. ​​

POPULAR SPONSORSHIP FAQS

Is sponsorship like
​adoption?

No, it's not. The child you sponsor will have a family of their own, but your words of encouragement play an important role for them and their community. Letter writing also helps children learn about other cultures and improve their literacy skills.

Can I send a
​gift?

Yes, you can send small gifts that fit in an A4 package. To promote fairness we ask you to follow our guidelines on what you can send. These include modest, shareable items such as crayons or skipping ropes. Please understand that gifts will take longer to arrive while we protect communities from coronavirus.

Can I visit my sponsored child?

Visits are currently on hold until we can be sure there are no safety concerns due to coronavirus. Once visits are possible again, we can support you in organising a one-day, fully-supervised visit, which will leave you with treasured memories and an insight into how sponsorship helps children.

How long will I sponsor for?

How do you keep children safe?

How can I request more information?
We hope your relationship with us and the child you sponsor will continue for a number of years. But, if your circumstances change, you can stop at any time and we will try to find another sponsor for your sponsored child. Children are usually sponsored until they are 18. ​
Your support will help end harmful practices such as child marriage. Safeguarding children and young people is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have well-established systems in place to make sure the children we work with are protected.
Our Supporter Relations team is happy to answer any questions you have about sponsorship and our work. You can reach them on 020 7193 9344 or info@amorguatemala.org.

​BE A DREAM MAKER TODAY
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​Your sponsorship is more important than ever.

AMOR

email
info@amorguatemala.org​​

phone
(+44)(0)20.7193.9934​​

address
40-41 Cartwright Gardens
London WC1H 9EH UK