your guide
tochild
sponsorship
thank you for changing my life
message from the
executive director
dear sponsor,
We warmly welcome and thank you for deciding to
become a World Vision Child Sponsor!
You are now part of an exciting Child Sponsorship journey
that has already changed over 2.7 million lives all over the
world - children, families, communities, World Vision staff
and supporters.
Thank you for joining hands with thousands of Filipino child
sponsors here and abroad, who in their simplest way, help
build a caring world for the poor Filipino children.
Here’s a handbook for you to understand more how Child
Sponsorship works and other basic inquiries you might
have. For further needed information, you may contact our
Donor Care Team at 372.7777 or email wv_phil@wvi.org.
May this life-changing experience bless you as you have
blessed a child’s life, a family and a community.
Thank you for caring, and for caring enough.
Sincerely yours,
Elnora Bailen-Avarientos
Executive Director
3things you need to know
about child sponsorship
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You are helping not just a child but also their family and
community.
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Your gifts are combined with those of other sponsors to
make long-term and community wide assistance possible.
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Child Sponsorship is about building relationships - bringing
your world and theirs closer together. You will receive
letters and updates from your sponsored child and
community. At the same time, you can write, send gifts and
visit your sponsored child by coordinating with us.
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For any concerns regarding your sponsorship, you may call us at
+632 372.7777, or email us at wv_phil@wvi.org, or you can visit
us at 389 Quezon Ave cor. West 6th St., Quezon City.
the
child sponsorship
journey
While addressing the immediate needs of
children, child sponsorship’s long term goal
is to enable families and communities build
a healthy, stable and safe environment in
which their own children can grow.
Through your support, members in the
entire community- sponsored or not- also
benefit from World Vision’s community
development work.
We work in a community for as long as
12-15 years and facilitate development
work in three phases...
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building confidence for the future
building hope for the present
building trust and skills
Community consultation
takes place.
Child Sponsorship begins
Project plans are formed
Staff works alongside
community members to
overcome obstacles and
meet goals.
Momentum builds on initial
project successes
Projects begin
People begin to see real
change is possible
Trust and credibility grows
Community ownership
increases
Equipped with tools and
training
Community prepares to
carry on after World Vision
leaves
Years of hard work bear
fruit for children, families
and communities
Time to focus on another
community in need but the
benefits your provided will
live on.
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You are helping not just a child but
also their family and community...
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Most of the communities Filipinos are helping today
are on their 3rd phase. Our project partners (people’s
organization in the community) are now seriously working
on their Sustainability Plan for the next five (5) years.
From this day on, your support is crucial in helping build
their capacities to take on several projects World Vision
has started.
Your gifts are combined with those of
other sponsors to make long-term and
community-wide assistance possible.
how am I helping the child,
his/her family and community?
By pooling together all sponsorship donations,
children, families and communities enjoy the
following benefits:
Access to education, healthcare
and values formation
Initiatives for child’s participation
and protection
Leadership and livelihood trainings
Other community-based
development interventions
how long will
my sponsorship last?
Your sponsorship may last from several months up to
several years depending on your circumstances and that of
your sponsored child. Your sponsorship may conclude for
the following reasons, but you and your sponsored child
will treasure your newfound friendship for a lifetime:
I am self- sufficient!
In most cases, your sponsored child may finish school,
begin to earn an income, is able to support himself/
herself—the start of a new and independent life.
My community has “graduated”
Our goal is to help the child, his/ her family and the
community to break the cycle of poverty so they can
look at the future with hope. When this goal has been
achieved, World Vision can move to serve other children
and communities that are in need of help.
I moved to a different community
Circumstances may arise when a child must leave the
sponsorship program.This happens when a child’s
family moves out of the community into an area where
sponsorship is not available.
Each child’s situation is unique. No matter how long your
sponsorship lasts.Your gift of love is sure to change your
sponsored child’s life forever.
Should any of these circumstances occur, we will let you
know and give you the opportunity to sponsor another
child who needs your help.
what if i
miss my pledge?
We understand that sometimes your budget gets a little tight, so
let us know when there is a problem. If we do not hear from you,
we will remind you through letter or by phone. We will, however,
ensure that assistance to your sponsored child continues.
We depend on your regular sponsorship pledges to carry on
our work with children and their communities. When a sponsor
decides to cancel his/her support, World Vision starts looking for
another sponsor. Please do call our Donor Care Team so we can
discuss other options for continuing child sponsorship.
how do i send my donation?
The easiest way to make your regular sponsorship pledges is to
have them deducted automatically from your credit card.This
method saves you time and effort and helps World Vision save
more of your money for needy children.
You may choose to send your sponsorship pledges on an annual,
quarterly or monthly basis whichever is most suitable and
convenient for you.
By CREDIT CARD
Please call (+632) 372.7777 to request and fill up the credit card
authorization form. We assure you that your credit card information
is secure with us. However, you may discontinue anytime by
informing World Vision.
Through BPI EXPRESS PHONE/Check- free payments
If you are currently a BPI account holder, this is an option for you.
You have to pre- enroll in the BPI branch where you maintain an
account.Then you can send us your regular sponsorship pledges
through internet, ATM or through express phone by calling 89-100.
Just give them your World Vision Partner ID Number (written just
above your name in the World Vision letters sent to you).
By DIRECT DEPOSIT to BPI or Banco de Oro
Send/fax a duplicate copy of your deposit slip with your name
written on it. Our BPI Account number is 4251-0024-15 and
our Banco de Oro Account number 2700-4341-1. Our fax
number is (+632) 374-7660.
Through Asia Pay
Visit www.worldvision.org.ph and click the Sponsorship tab.
Call (+632) 372.7777 for assistance.
Through BAYAD CENTER
You can send your pledges through selected Bayad
Center sites and RCPI branches.
For BANCNET facility and other
INTERNET PAYMENT options, please call the
Donor Care Team at (+632) 372.7777.
Through POST- DATED CHECKS
You may send post- dated checks issued to World
Vision Development Foundation and send them by
registered mail. We can also arrange for a one-time
pick-up of the checks.
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child sponsorship is about building
relationships -- bringing your world
and theirs closer together.
As a Child Sponsor, you are part of a special relationship,
which will become more meaningful as time goes by.
You will receive letters and updates from your sponsored
child and his/her community. Likewise, you can write, send
gifts and visit your sponsored child by coordinating with us.
You also have the chance to meet other sponsors and World
Vision staff through Loyal Donor Fellowships (for sponsors
who have stayed in the program for 5 years and up), Donor
Dinners (for newly acquired sponsors) and Donor Circle
Fellowships (small group of volunteer-sponsors who meet to give
feedback and suggestions to help improve World Vision services).
sending letters
Your sponsored child and family would love to hear from you.
It assures them that somebody cares for them.
what to
say...
Motivate them to do well in school. Share happy stories you
have experienced. Impart simple lessons they can treasure as
they grow up. Talk about your family members, your friends,
your interests and anything pleasant they can relate to.
To your sponsored child’s family, you will seem to be extremely
wealthy. It is more important for them to know who you are.
So try not to place emphasis on your personal possessions.
what to ask...
You may ask simple questions about his/her studies, favorites,
hobbies, family and friends.
Also, be sensitive when writing or asking about religious beliefs
or church membership of the child’s family. World Vision is a
multi- denominational Christian organization, which helps people
regardless of their religious beliefs. We hope people will see our
faith by the way we work and respect one another through our
relationships.
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Do not try to cover too much ground in the first few letters.
Over a period of time you should be able to learn quite a lot
about your sponsored child.
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If you don’t have much time to write a personalized letter, you may
email it to wv_phil@wvi.org and we shall deliver a printed copy of
your email to your sponsored child.
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5 tips on how to
go about your writing
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Use any clean sheet of paper and sealed envelope. Do
not insert cash or any tangible item inside. For extra gift,
call our Donor Care team at (+632) 372.7777.
2
In the salutation, use your sponsored child’s name and
his/her ID number.
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For proper envelope writing, please refer to the
illustration below.
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Do not write your address inside the letter as some
people see that as oppor tunity to ask for
additional funding.
Send all your letters to:
World Vision Development Foundation
c/o Sponsorship Operations and Services
PO Box 3306, Quezon City CPO
1173 Quezon City
S TA M P
WORLD VISION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
c/o Sponsor Relations Service
PO Box 3306, Quezon City CPO
1173 Quezon City
front
back
Your name and address
receiving letters and cards
You should receive a response from your sponsored child
within two months with due consideration to the distance
of the rural communities from the city. If you haven’t heard
anything after two months, please contact us and we shall
look Into it for you.
You will also receive two (2) cards in a year- Christmas
card and an Annual Progress Report to keep track of your
child’s state.
The number of letters you receive may depend on the
number of letters you send that is why we encourage you
to correspond more. However, you also have to take into
consideration the limitations of postal services in these
remote areas. Letter translations take time as well. (You will
receive the original letter along with the translation.)
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Do not forget to let us know when you change
your mailing address and contact information.
But my child is too young to write...
If your sponsored child is unable to read or write,
someone will help him or her read your letter and
respond.This may be a teacher, a family member or a
World Vision staff. Usually, they write in behalf of your
child.
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Be patient as your child may still be developing
literacy skills. Your letters and their writing is also
a great way for them to exercise and improve
on their writing abilities. This is already your
personal way of supporting their education!
sending gifts
Some sponsors want to express their love for their sponsored
child by sending gifts during special occasions. Well-intended
gifts can also be an added cost when there is a need to pay
delivery cost especially for big parcels.
The best way to help your sponsored child is through your
monthly sponsorship.This, together with your messages of
support and encouragement, will definitely show that you care.
meeting your
sponsored child
If you want to meet your sponsored child
in person, we will make the necessary visit
arrangements.You may contact the Donor Care
Team at (+632) 372.7777 and request for the
Sponsorship Visit Request Form.
After its confirmation and approval, Guidelines
on Sponsorship Visit and Behavior Protocols will
be sent for your review and reference.
It is very important that you contact us at
least one month in advance.This will allow
us enough time to make all the arrangements.
Communications take a lot longer, especially in
the remote areas.
A member of the World Vision staff will
accompany you throughout the meeting in
order to help overcome possible language
barriers, as well as fulfill the various expectations
of the meeting. We want the event to be a
pleasant and memorable experience for you and
for your sponsored child.
However, based on World Vision’s Child Protection Policy, we discourage
sponsors’ visit to the home of their sponsored child. (A copy of
the Child Protection Policy can be available upon request.) Aside from arousing
jealousy in the community, this might also cause anxiety and discomfort on the
part of the family due to their extreme poverty.
We also want to prevent possible attempts of additional solicitation that might
put pressure on the sponsor. Instead, arrangements can be made for you to
meet the child with their guardian at another location. You will cover all
costs associated with bringing your sponsored child to meet you.
Sponsors who have taken the time to meet their sponsored child have found
the experience very rewarding.
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how can i help more?
Every year, World Vision commits to help an average of 4,000
children waiting for sponsorship. Aside from sponsoring a child,
you can help more children by:
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Encouraging your family, friends and officemates to become
World Vision sponsor. Call (+632) 372.7777 to request for extra
brochures and other collaterals. We may also contact and explain
the mechanics to them by giving us their contact details.
2
Linking World Vision to your company for corporate partnership,
either through Child Sponsorship or Sectoral Projects on
education, health and/or livelihood.
3
Should you request, our Acquisition Team would be glad to
conduct presentation and prepare tie-up proposal for your company.
4
Creating a World Vision link in your sites.
(www.worldvision.org.ph)
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Endorsing World Vision to be the beneficiary of your Alumni
Association, church, company or even family gatherings and events.
6
Giving extra donations to help other children under our care who
are still waiting to be sponsored.
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acknowledging World Vision’s
child protection policies
World Vision is committed to protect the security, privacy and dignity of all
our sponsored children. As part of this commitment, we request that you
contact your sponsored child through World Vision. If you wish to visit your
sponsored child, arrangements must be made through World Vision.
Child Profiles/ Picture Folders are provided for the purpose of sharing
appropriate information with you, the sponsor, and are not for further
distribution in any manner.
All photographs and information about your sponsored children are given
for your reference only and remain the property of World Vision. World
Vision reserves the right to cancel a sponsorship at any time, for any reason
deemed to be in the best interest of the sponsored child/family.
Statement of Agreement (Sponsor’s Copy)
I agree to comply with World Vision’s Child Protection Policies and adhere
by them. I understand that under the policy, I can be held liable for any harm
against the dignity of a child/children, community and the organization.
name and signature
date
Statement of Agreement (World Vision’s Copy)
I agree to comply with World Vision’s Child Protection
Policies and adhere by them. I understand that under
the policy, I can be held liable for any harm against
the dignity of a child/children, community and the
organization.
name and signature
date
For the children’s protection, please make sure that World Vision receives a copy of your signed Statement
of Agreement. Kindly fax it to 374.7660 or snail mail at 389 Quezon Avenue cor. West 6th St. West
Triangle, 1104 Quezon City, Philippines P.O. Box 3306 Quezon City CPO 1173, Quezon City.
And he [Jesus] took the children
in his arms, put his hands on them
and blessed them.
~ Mark 10:16
World Vision Development Foundation, Inc.
389 Quezon Avenue cor. West 6th St.
West Triangle, Quezon City 1104
Philippines
P.O. Box 3306 Quezon City Central Post Office,
Quezon City, Philippines
tel.: +632 372.7777
fax: +632 374.7660
email: wv_phil@wvi.org
www.worldvision.org.ph
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and
their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice.
Motivated by our Christian faith, World Vision is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people.
World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.