Its a good idea... in fact you should do such trips routinely.
What would be more impactful. Start to sponsor a child - say though World Vision (the class act of the child sponsoring agencies in the USA) - and then take your children to visit that child and the country periodically as over 15 years or so.
You can show how a little charity (for your home country) can make a huge impact in other parts of the world.
I sponsored a child for about 15 years until they got married recently (no longer eligible for sponsorship once married). It was very meaningful. The letters and information that was shared are in one of my personal "treasures" boxes in the basement.
I believe that you will learn as much as your children.
Precisely about being able to meet them. They likely don't need adoption, and I'm not sure if World Vision and the other organizations support that. Their goals are to teach self sufficiency.
In my case I donated money to be used for a college education if the person I sponsored wanted that. But, apparently not.
Due to some health issues I was never in a position to visit them - but, World Vision encourages that after a few years.
Your children could be pen palls with them (lots of letters; and now it can be done via email or message system in most countries).
I wish you and your family well with this,
ps: The biggest issue that World Vision and similar organizations have is that people often sponsor a young child (3-5) and then stop after a few years.
I knew up front that it was to me at least a 15 year commitment - and I kept that. That child's long term future will be much better with a dedicated constant sponsor who cares...
It actually cost very little to provide basic medical, food, and school assistance ($15-20/month). I started with that during my initial years and then pretty much doubled it for the rest of my 15+ years of support for the child I sponsored, with occasional other targeted gifts.
They have programs where you can donate for their birthday and certain major holidays, or to assist with programs to help people set up businesses,etc.
Donating more helps (and often is used to continue to help children who's initial sponsor stopped donating).
World vision will work with you if you want to set up a higher education fund for a child (college or technical training).
I cannot speak about how well the other organizations do; but, World Vision operates in more countries around the world for some very good reasons (and most of the other organizations are not allowed or have been kicked out of certain countries).
Why not go to their site and look at the options available... and what the typical asking donation is. I did annual donations as I'm not a fan of monthly (world vision will set up monthly, quarterly, or annual).
I suggest that you get your Children involved in talking about the possibilities and options - and in the fact that this needs to be a long term commitment to assist the child grow up having a better life and to be able to have a better future. At the same time they can learn a lot about a specific country and its culture and history; and develop a pen pal relationship too.
Let them decide which child in which country your family wishes to sponsor.
ps: Edited to add: Call World Vision and discuss being able to visit the child - and at what points in their life would be best for that. They work with people to set up occasional visits.
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Its a good idea... in fact you should do such trips routinely.
What would be more impactful. Start to sponsor a child - say though World Vision (the class act of the child sponsoring agencies in the USA) - and then take your children to visit that child and the country periodically as over 15 years or so.
You can show how a little charity (for your home country) can make a huge impact in other parts of the world.
I sponsored a child for about 15 years until they got married recently (no longer eligible for sponsorship once married). It was very meaningful. The letters and information that was shared are in one of my personal "treasures" boxes in the basement.
I believe that you will learn as much as your children.
Go for it!
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Thats a good idea to sponsor a child I never thought about that. Maybe we could go meet them one day also. Hell even adopt them.
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Precisely about being able to meet them. They likely don't need adoption, and I'm not sure if World Vision and the other organizations support that. Their goals are to teach self sufficiency.
In my case I donated money to be used for a college education if the person I sponsored wanted that. But, apparently not.
Due to some health issues I was never in a position to visit them - but, World Vision encourages that after a few years.
Your children could be pen palls with them (lots of letters; and now it can be done via email or message system in most countries).
I wish you and your family well with this,
ps: The biggest issue that World Vision and similar organizations have is that people often sponsor a young child (3-5) and then stop after a few years.
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I know its up to whoever is donating but how much does it normally cost to make a difference
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It actually cost very little to provide basic medical, food, and school assistance ($15-20/month). I started with that during my initial years and then pretty much doubled it for the rest of my 15+ years of support for the child I sponsored, with occasional other targeted gifts.
They have programs where you can donate for their birthday and certain major holidays, or to assist with programs to help people set up businesses,etc.
Donating more helps (and often is used to continue to help children who's initial sponsor stopped donating).
World vision will work with you if you want to set up a higher education fund for a child (college or technical training).
I cannot speak about how well the other organizations do; but, World Vision operates in more countries around the world for some very good reasons (and most of the other organizations are not allowed or have been kicked out of certain countries).
Why not go to their site and look at the options available... and what the typical asking donation is. I did annual donations as I'm not a fan of monthly (world vision will set up monthly, quarterly, or annual).
I suggest that you get your Children involved in talking about the possibilities and options - and in the fact that this needs to be a long term commitment to assist the child grow up having a better life and to be able to have a better future. At the same time they can learn a lot about a specific country and its culture and history; and develop a pen pal relationship too.
Let them decide which child in which country your family wishes to sponsor.
ps: Edited to add: Call World Vision and discuss being able to visit the child - and at what points in their life would be best for that. They work with people to set up occasional visits.