Help Lesotho child sponsorship
Support the education of a child in Lesotho today
Sponsor a child
Child Sponsorship matches sponsors with students in rural communities who have no chance to pay the prohibitive high school fees. The Child Sponsorship Programme is the only option for many of these children to continue going to school and achieve their dream of being educated. The majority of sponsored children are girls due to their increased vulnerability to poverty and HIV/AIDS.
The Child Sponsorship Programme is a combination of financial support for formal education and psychosocial support to help children grow up.
Cost of sponsorship per year:
Monthly Donation: 30 € or 35 € including Leadership Camp
Annual Donation: 365 € or 425 € including Leadership Camp
Sponsor a child
Child Sponsorship matches sponsors with students in rural communities who have no chance to pay the prohibitive high school fees. The Child Sponsorship Programme is the only option for many of these children to continue going to school and achieve their dream of being educated. The majority of sponsored children are girls due to their increased vulnerability to poverty and HIV/AIDS.
The Child Sponsorship Programme is a combination of financial support for formal education and psychosocial support to help children grow up.
Cost of sponsorship per year :
Monthly Donation: 30 € or 35 € including Leadership Camp
Annual Donation: 365 € or 425 € including Leadership Camp
What does the Sponsorship include
Children part of the sponsorship programme will receive the following:
- School fees for high school (Grade 8 – Grade 11);
- A new school uniform including new shoes every two years;
- Exam fees for national exams;
- Textbooks and stationary;
- Toiletry kits twice a year;
- Regular school visits from Help Lesotho staff to discuss academic goals and performance;
- Psychosocial support sessions at their school with Help Lesotho’s Child Support Officer,
- Optional Extra: Attendance at the annual Leadership Camp
Help Lesotho typically only matches sponsors to children from January – March (the beginning of the school year). If you begin your sponsorship outside of this window, your donations will support Help Lesotho’s Education Support Fund.
Sponsors are encouraged to commit to sponsorship for the duration of their sponsored child’s high school education (4-5 years).
What do you receive as a Sponsor
FAQ
How long will it take for me to be matched with a child?
The answer depends on what time of year you sign up! The Lesotho school year runs from late January to November. Sponsors are matched to children from January – March each year. This ensures that the children needing sponsorship are matched to a sponsor in time to start their school year on schedule. On rare occasions, sponsors will be matched to students during the school year under special circumstances.
What happens if I sign up to sponsor outside the January – March window?
Your donation will be temporarily allocated to Help Lesotho’s Education Support Fund, which provides one-time support to vulnerable students in Lesotho. Once your sponsorship begins, your donation will be used exclusively to support the designated child.
Does it matter if I pay monthly or annually?
Please consider paying for your sponsorship monthly (either direct deposit from your bank account or credit card). Monthly payments reduce the administrative cost of the Child Sponsorship Programme and ensure uninterrupted support for your sponsored child.
Can I send my sponsored child gifts?
In the best interests of the child, Help Lesotho insists that sponsors limit any gifts to small, light, non-monetary items such as stickers, book marks, motivational cards, family photos, black tights for girls, and most importantly, letters. If you do wish to send any of the above items (except letters), please send them directly to Help Lesotho (address details below).
May I sponsor a child directly through Help Lesotho in Canada?
Yes, please contact Help Lesotho
What is Leadership Camp?
All child sponsors are encouraged to send their sponsored child to Help Lesotho’s annual 5-day Leadership Camp. For most children, attending Camp is the highlight of their year. Each December, over 150 children are invited to attend Camp, where they spend their days participating in exciting workshops, making crafts, playing sports and learning about important topics such as HIV/AIDS, and spend their evenings making new friends and showcasing their talents at the nightly talent shows. Campers receive healthy meals and snacks, a safe place to sleep, and a chance to take a break from the constant challenges of their lives. Sponsors can pay for Leadership Camp as part of their monthly payments, or on an annual basis.
How can I contact my sponsored child?
Sponsors are encouraged to write letters to their sponsored children. Letters can be sent to Sawabona Africa, or directly to Help Lesotho’s Lesotho Office. Please indicate the name and school of your sponsored child on the envelope.
Lesotho Office:
Help Lesotho
P.O.Box 231
Leribe 300
LESOTHO
Sawabona Africa e.V.:
Zilla Stekhoven, Sawabona Africa
Karolingerallee 7
81545, München
GERMANY
