| We have all viewed the heart wrenching commercials | | | | independently assess where charities' funds actually |
| urging us to sponsor a child in need. We have all heard | | | | go. They let you know how much cash goes to a child |
| about child poverty in El Salvador , Latin America and | | | | and his or her needs, as well as letting you know how |
| other third world countries. Some people may want | | | | big listed charities are and how long they have been |
| more information about sponsoring a child in need | | | | around. |
| before handing in their hard earned cash. This | | | | Just because an organization isn't listed on a website |
| overview can be helpful. | | | | doesn't mean it isn't a good organization; however, it |
| Depending on your own beliefs, you might decide on | | | | may mean that you should look into it more. Be sure to |
| sponsor a child in need Christian charity donations, | | | | ask whether you can select a particular country or |
| donations to another religion-based relief organization, | | | | gender of the child you sponsor. Also ask whether you |
| or a completely secular charities. Most major faiths | | | | will get reports on your sponsored child's progress. The |
| have several choices and groups such as the United | | | | cost of sponsorship varies by organization but is |
| Nations and other international service groups have | | | | generally about $25-$30 per month. |
| non-religious programs. | | | | To Americans, our little contribution may not seem like |
| When deciding to sponsor a child, most people will | | | | much. How can $30 a month provide a child with |
| want to donate through a non-profit group. Donations | | | | anything? But to a child in a third-world country, that |
| to non-profit organizations are tax-deductible for most | | | | money is a large sum. Not only can it save them from |
| people, and these organizations often undergo | | | | starving, but it allows them access to decent medical |
| government scrutiny in order to be designated as a | | | | care, schooling, clothing, and shelter. |
| tax-exempt non-profit. Nevertheless, beyond these | | | | It is often a great idea to have a group sponsor a child, |
| basic requirements, some non-profits are much more | | | | such as a Sunday or religious school class or scout |
| effective than others, so it's wise to research them | | | | troop or even large families. This way the cost per |
| before committing to a sponsorship. | | | | person can be very little, but the child gets the aid the |
| If you are going to sponsor a child , make sure that the | | | | child needs. This can show you both the value of |
| child is actually getting your money, instead of a shady | | | | giving and caring as well as the benefits of working |
| corporation, an advertising agency, or an overpaid | | | | together. |
| CEO. Many websites exist on the web that | | | | |