Looking for the best child sponsorship program?

We are Unbound — the only child sponsorship organization to receive CharityWatch's highest rating, an A+.

Your sponsorship provides personal attention and direct benefits to help your sponsored friend in Africa, Asia or Latin America build a path out of poverty.

Why Sponsor?

Child sponsorship through Unbound conquers poverty. Since 1981, our program has allowed more than 1 million sponsored friends to live with dignity, achieve their inherent potential and participate fully in society.

As a sponsor, you can…

Your sponsorship gives your friend and their family access to…

SEE your impact through photos of your sponsored friend

READ about your friend’s goals in letters and personally get to know the child you have partnered with

VISIT your friend to learn firsthand the impact you’ve made

Cash transfers into their bank account to address immediate needs

The support of an Unbound social worker to develop sustainable, long-term goals

Participation in parent groups to foster leadership skills, learn new trades and start businesses

Ready to meet a new friend you might like to sponsor?

Transparency is Key

Responsible, transparent financial management is a hallmark of Unbound. We make it our priority to ensure that the funds you entrust to us are used efficiently and effectively to benefit individuals and families on their paths out of poverty.

In 2022, 91.4% of our expenses were for program support, with more than $115 million in direct assistance to our programs around the world.

 

Top-Rated and Reviewed

Unbound consistently meets and exceeds standards of third-party charity evaluators that help donors make wise giving decisions.
Unbound is awarded 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, with the highest score of 100 in the area of accountability and transparency.
Unbound is the only child sponsorship organization to receive CharityWatch's highest rating, an A+.
Unbound receives the distinction of Top-Rated Nonprofit from Great Nonprofits, based on reviews from people who donate to or benefit from nonprofit organizations.
Unbound holds the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar.
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