SPONSOR RESOURCES

As a World Wide Village student sponsor you are doing something amazing. Thank you! We want to make sure you have all of the resources you need to make the most of this new adventure in providing education to a special student in Haiti. Below, we have answered the most pressing questions asked by sponsors. As a sponsor you are providing more than an education—you are offering help for today, hope for tomorrow, and faith that lasts for eternity!

1) Can I send letters to my sponsored student? 

YES! We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to be an encouragement to your student through letters. Need ideas for what to include in a letter to your sponsored student? Check out this blog article for some fun tips: worldwidevillage.org/sponsor-letters

Please e-mail letters and photos to Kim Anderson at kanderson@worldwidevillage.org. Your letter will then be electronically sent to Haiti to be translated, printed and delivered to your student!

2) Can I send gifts to my sponsored student?

Unfortunately, sending gifts to Haiti is currently on hold. With the recent gang violence it is nearly impossible to safely get packages from Port-au-Prince to our students in the rural villages. Instead of sending a gift, consider making a donation to World Wide Village (with a note that the donation is for your sponsored student) and our Haitian staff will let your student choose a gift purchased in the market in Haiti!

3) Will I receive updates on my sponsored student? 

So glad you asked! The first thing you should do after sponsoring a child through World Wide Village is to create an account. You should have received an e-mail from our payment processor – Pure Charity – where you can follow a link to set up your account. From this account you will have access to information on your special student. You will also receive a yearly photo and other updates periodically throughout the year. We love to keep you updated!

4) Does the money I give go directly to my sponsored student?

No. Your donation of $38 per month is used alongside other sponsors to provide for teachers’ salaries, hot school lunches, basic school supplies, training for teachers and maintenance of the school facilities. Your donation does enable your specific sponsored child to attend school without paying tuition, a tremendous blessing to families in Haiti.

5) Is my student’s family responsible for any costs?

Yes. Families are responsible for providing a school uniform and books for their child. World Wide Village occasionally covers this cost for families most in need. If you would like to cover the additional cost of a uniform for your sponsored student, you might consider donating an additional gift of $60 to help provide a school uniform, backpack and shoes. Simply give to the general fund and indicate your sponsored child’s name when you check out.

STAY CONNECTED TO WWV!

WWV E-Newsletter & Blog

As a World Wide Village sponsor, you will receive monthly e-newsletters to help you stay informed. The e-newsletters are a wonderful way to keep up-to-date with important happenings in the community where your child lives. You can hear inspiring stories about the people being helped by gifts like yours, read updates on other World Wide Village projects or learn something new about Haitian culture.

Miss a month? Just visit our blog to catch up!

Social Media

Are you on Facebook or Instagram? Be sure to follow us on your favorite social media to stay connected. There is also a Facebook group just for you! Join the “World Wide Village – Amazing Student Sponsors” group for special updates.

Pray for Haiti

We believe in the power of prayer. Join us on Facebook, Instagram or on our website where we share specific prayer requests on Friday mornings so you can join with your Haitian brothers and sisters in prayer.

GET INVOLVED & INSPIRE OTHERS

Sponsorship Sunday

Do you want to do more to help children in need in Haiti? Share about the WWV Student Sponsorship Program with family and friends! Ready to share about your sponsorship journey with your church family? Sponsorship Sundays are a fantastic way to engage your local church and encourage others to be a part of blessing children in Haiti.

Haiti Experience

Host a “Haiti Experience” event in your church or home! With resources provided by World Wide Village you can gather your small group or church family to experience a new culture by learning about the history of Haiti, walking through a day in the life of a Haitian family, and enjoying some hands-on activities. You will have a chance to see how God is at work through World Wide Village in recent videos and learn how you can make a difference!

Contact Kim Anderson at kanderson@worldwidevillage.org with questions or for more resources.