Previously, unique gifts were given to sponsored children. However, this began to create an unhealthy environment where some children received gifts and others did not. We have created a policy where sponsors may send the following gifts to their child… Read More »May I send gifts to my child?
Yes. Acres of Hope International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as your sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Acres of Hope International reviews the books of Acres of Hope Uganda every quarter. We are in weekly contact with the staff of Acres of Hope Uganda and monitor closely the activities in Uganda. Additionally, we visit Uganda at least… Read More »How does Acres of Hope International ensure that my support actually benefits the child I sponsor?
Your child will write to you at least three times per year. A teacher or staff person will help children who have yet to learn how to read and write. As you share your own family and personal joys and… Read More »Will my child write to me?
Once you’ve become a sponsor, you can log in to your account with Acres of Hope International. Click the arrow next to “My Profile.” Select Inbox and then click ew Message. Acres of Hope staff will show your message to… Read More »How can I communicate with the child I sponsor?
In addition to letters from your sponsored child, we will send you monthly newsletters about current events at Acres of Hope. You’ll get a better understanding of your sponsored child’s culture and life. We also organize trips to visit Acres… Read More »As a sponsor, how else can I learn about the child I am helping?
A sponsor is someone like you who has made the decision to personally invest in the life of a child in need. More than this, you can help your sponsored child develop a sense of confidence and self-worth with the… Read More »What is an Acres of Hope sponsor?
Your prayers for the health, safety, education and spiritual development of your child are critical. Sponsored children are greatly encouraged when they hear that their sponsors are praying for them. Remember that the child you sponsor will likely pray for… Read More »How Important is Prayer?
The child you sponsor will receive opportunities and services that most of the world’s poorest children never see. These opportunities and services include: Basic Needs, Healthcare, and Emotional Support Five houses provide homes for over 70 of the most vulnerable… Read More »What specific benefits will the child I sponsor receive?
Yes. The child you’re helping has just one sponsor: You. That’s why your prayers, letters and support mean so much to your sponsored child. Even if you choose to sponsor a child as a family or a group (for example,… Read More »Will I be the only person sponsoring the child I’m helping?