Catching up with 5 former sponsored children

Watch them thank sponsors for helping them reach their dreams

We love to hear about former sponsored children who are thriving, as you can see in the video below, featuring five graduates of our programs around the world.

You’ll meet young people like, Anandhraj (above), 33, who was part of a sponsorship program in India between 1995 and 2002. Today, he’s a lawyer, who’s grateful for support he had as a child. “It’s hard to express in words what I think of my success in life,” he says. “I was happy to have a sponsor who supported me.”

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About Children Believe

Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

About Childfund Alliance

A member of ChildFund Alliance, Children Believe is part of a global network of child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities. ChildFund helps nearly 23-million children and their families in 70 countries overcome poverty and underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work to end violence against children; provide expertise in emergencies and disasters to ease the harmful impact on children and their communities; and engage children and youth to create lasting change and elevate their voices in decisions that affect their lives.

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