We collaborate closely with our local teams on the ground to pinpoint the children who are in dire need of assistance. Our selection is based on the following criteria:

• The child should be of school-going age.
• The child must come from a low-income household.
• The child should be enrolled in school, except if they have a disability that prevents them from attending.
• The child must not be receiving support from any other non-governmental organization.

A preference is given to female children. We prioritize orphaned children who find themselves living on the streets or in slums, are involved in child labor, and are more susceptible to exploitation, trafficking, and domestic violence.

The monthly sponsorship cost is derived from the average living expenses of a family in the specific region. Our local team on the ground meticulously ensures that the calculated minimum monthly amount is sufficient to cover a child’s daily necessities, including food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and educational fees.

In the event that a donor opts to cease their contributions to the Child Sponsorship Program (CSP), the child in question will no longer be sponsored by that donor and will instead be made available for sponsorship by other potential donors. In the case that a new sponsor is not promptly found, our organization will strive to uphold the child’s sponsorship for a minimum of one year, utilizing our Zakat funds.

While our Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) is designed to foster a meaningful bond between the donor and the sponsored child, we must emphasize that all correspondence with the child must be facilitated through HCI. This policy is in place to uphold our commitment to child protection, ensuring the child’s privacy, safety, and security are not compromised.

Yes, our Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) falls within the eight permissible categories and, therefore, is eligible to receive Zakat funds.

While we place the utmost importance on the security and privacy of the children in our program, currently, we are unable to arrange visits to the child’s home due to our stringent child security protocols, which dictate that the child’s address must remain confidential. However, we are more than willing to do our best to facilitate a video call with your sponsored child, taking into account factors such as time zone differences and potential limitations in internet connectivity.

HCI is dedicated to providing sponsors with the following reports on an annual basis to keep them informed about their sponsored child’s development:

• Annual report of the child (click here for an example report).
• School report card of the child.
• Recent photo of the child.
• Drawing or letter from the child addressed to you.

A video of the child expressing their gratitude. Our CSP team will be in communication with you in the event that any of these reports are not available for any reason.

Upon your initial payment confirming your sponsorship, HCI will coordinate with our field team to gather the necessary details about your sponsored child. Within two weeks, you can expect to receive basic information including the child’s name, date of birth, country, and school address. Following this, within a month’s time, we will provide you with a comprehensive profile of the child, complete with their photograph and a breakdown of their financial situation.

Indeed, you have the option to donate to the Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) in general, thereby contributing to a pool of funds. These general funds are then utilized to sponsor additional children, as well as to maintain the sponsorship of children whose donors may have discontinued their donations.

Indeed, you are welcome to donate more than the mandated monthly amount. It is common for donors to extend additional monetary gifts to children, particularly during Eid celebrations.

While HCI recommends donors to commit to at least one year of sponsorship, there is no strict minimum requirement. Committing to a year ensures the child in question receives education for that duration, potentially allowing their family to save enough resources for the child’s education in the following year.

Our Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) has a dedicated team ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you might have. You can reach out to them by sending an email to info@humanconcern.org