Can I contact my sponsored orphan?
Yes, you can send letters to your orphan by sending them to us. We will ensure that the contents are suitable and aligned with our safeguarding policies and then forward it to the relevant country partner to be given to the orphan and his/her family. Any replies or responses from the orphan are dependent on the sponsored child and his/her guardians. In some cases, guardians tend to respond and, in some cases, they do not respond at all.
Can I visit my sponsored orphan?
On certain occasions, supervised visits can be arranged, provided that the child and guardian are in agreement for such a meeting. Furthermore, please note that visits cannot be made directly to the orphan’s home in line with our Child Protection Policy, so the meeting will be held at our partner offices.
Any UK-based individual requesting a visit will have to submit Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) evidence. Your travel arrangements and DBS check will be fully your own responsibility financially and in terms of any associated risks.
If you are living outside the UK, then as per your relevant country law we require your Police Background check before any such arranged visit.
Is there a minimum period for sponsorship?
There is no minimum period, but we encourage you to continue the sponsorship for at least three years and if you wish you can sponsor a child until the age of 16 and even beyond, we do ask you to consider your sponsorship as a serious commitment.
Sponsorship develops a hope for a brighter future, if you cancel your sponsorship then we need to find another sponsor to continue giving hope to the child, which sometimes takes a long time. We encourage our donors to give at least three months’ notice before cancelling so we can find another sponsor for the child, as we are certain you will agree that it is important that the orphan child does not suffer in any way or go without support.
Can I give more than the required amount, or send gifts to my sponsored child?
We do not have such a provision unfortunately, as we found that when some orphans receive extra money or gifts, other children in the area feel left out. We believe all sponsored children should be treated equally and fairly.
If you would like to donate a little extra, we would rather encourage you to support out-of- sponsorship children by donating towards our Orphan Fund, which will help continue a child’s dream of learning and studying in the unfortunate case that their sponsorship is terminated and until we are able to find a dedicated sponsor for them.
Who should I contact if I have queries regarding my sponsorship?
If you have any queries regarding your sponsorship, please call Muslim Charity on 03000 111 786, or email us on [email protected]
