Empowering Through Education
A Holistic Approach
At the heart of our Child Sponsorship Program is a deep understanding that education is not just about academics; it’s about nurturing well-rounded individuals. This is why our program goes beyond the classroom to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the children we support. From the moment a child enters our program, they are enveloped in a nurturing environment that encourages intellectual growth and moral and spiritual development.
Building a Brighter Future
One Child at a Time
Every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential. Through our various initiatives, we aim to remove the barriers that prevent children from accessing education. Whether it’s through providing school supplies, ensuring a healthy meal, or covering the cost of tuition, our goal is to make education accessible to all. Educating these young minds is investing in a brighter future for everyone.
A Comprehensive Care Package
Imagine a world where every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. That’s the vision behind our Child Sponsorship program. With a monthly contribution of $35, you can sponsor a child’s entire educational journey.
This sponsorship provides tuition and a complete set of clothing, daily nutritious meals, school supplies, and essential living items like a mattress and mosquito net.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Guidance for Life’s Journey
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does Child Sponsorship provide?
Child Sponsorship ensures that your sponsored child is able to attend school, remain within their family’s care, receive healthy meals to fuel their studies, and save for their future education. Our sponsorship ideal also means a portion of your monthly support will allow WAMU and Bring up a child ministry Uganda to implement life changing programs for children in need in Uganda.
Can I sponsor more than one child?
Yes! You can sponsor as many children as you like!
What is the minimum amount I need to contribute to sponsor a child?
The minimum amount to sponsor a child is $35 per month. Monthly sponsorship opportunities are also available at $50, $60 and $80 per month. You are also welcome to fully sponsor a child’s education. Please reach out to us if you’d like to learn more.
Why does it cost more to fully sponsor a child through WAMU than some other organizations?
Our sponsorship ideal uses a portion of your monthly support which will allow WAMU to implement life changing programs for children in need in Uganda. These programs help us break the cycle of an orphan by improving child welfare, Spiritual welfare, strengthening disadvantaged families, and mentoring orphans aging out so they can reach their full potential. These are just a few examples of the unbelievable work happening around Ugandan communities thanks to amazing sponsors like you!
If I need to discontinue my child sponsorship, what happens to my sponsored child?
We understand the realities of individual financial situations. If you need to discontinue your child sponsorship, we will work to identify another person to take your place in supporting your sponsored child. We also invite you to participate in that process by advocating with family, friends, and co-workers to help to identify a new sponsor for the child you support!
What if my child leaves the BCMU Sponsorship Program?
Our prayer is that many children WAMU supports through sponsorship will rise out of poverty and no longer need the assistance of a sponsorship program. Should this happen, we will notify you about the change in your child’s circumstances and will happily reassign your sponsorship to another child in need of sponsorship support. Your ongoing support can have a lifelong impact on the lives of many vulnerable children in Uganda.
What do I receive as a sponsor?
In addition to the knowledge that you are truly intervening for the one and the many, sponsors receive:
The ability to correspond with your sponsored child.
A special update and photos, videos of your sponsored child twice or more every year.
A special video greeting from your sponsored child each year.
The option to send a Christmas gift and greeting to your sponsored child.
Receive a receipt for tax deductions on any monthly donations
The joy of knowing you are changing a child’s life forever!
How can I help others learn about Child sponsorship?
You can help others learn more about the life-changing effects of sponsoring a child by becoming an official WAMU Ambassador! WAMU’S Ambassadors are a team of passionate advocates who are willing to invite friends, families and communities to learn more about the needs of orphaned children around the world and how they too can become a sponsors. Ambassadors may host small events, post on social media or team up with WAMU sponsorship team to find new ways to spread the word about children in need of sponsorship support. Please contact us to learn more about how you can become a WAMU Ambassador!
What percentage of my money actually goes to the sponsorship program?
For every sponsorship money you contribute, 85 per cents goes directly to WAMU’s sponsorship program! The remaining 15 per cents goes toward administrative costs.
What kind of support do the kids in my sponsored child’s region receive?
Depending on your sponsorship level, 6, 18, or 30 additional children receive life-changing support opportunities annually thanks to your sponsorship contribution! These allow us to break the cycle of poverty for these children by uplifting home cares, intervening for at-risk children so they never enter an institution, and helping young people living in institutions to attend college so they can grow into independent, successful adults. Through your sponsorship, you’re intervening for these additional kids in addition to continuing to change the life of your current sponsored child.
What Is A Sponsorship Ambassador?
Sponsorship Ambassadors are passionate sponsors who are committed to advocating for the vulnerable children within WAMU’s sponsorship programs. Driven to broaden their impact of sponsorship, Ambassadors invite friends, families and communities to learn more about the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda. By empowering others to become sponsors, Ambassadors help to ensure that children around the world can remain within their family’s loving care, continue their education, and ultimately break the cycle of poverty.
Ways Ambassadors get involved:
- Sponsorship: Sponsor a child for $35/month to provide education and essential care.
- Engage: Use social media to spread awareness.
- Events: Host advocacy gatherings to share the mission.
- Church & Family: Connect churches and families to sponsorship and advocacy.
- Trips: Join mission trips to witness WAMU’s impact firsthand.