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FAQ'S
By adhering to our core principles, There Is No Limit Foundation will become a leader among child development organizations and as such has often set the pace for other like organizations to follow suit in raising their sponsorship rates as well.
Why does it cost more to sponsor a child through There Is No Limit Foundation than similar child sponsorship organizations?
There Is No Limit Foundation is a holistic child development organization that focuses on the full development of the child. Because of that, we release children from poverty, not merely sustain them through it. Many organizations focus on only one aspect of poverty.
There Is No Limit Foundation also recognizes that the children we serve have unique needs and unique gifts. Therefore, we work at the grassroots level to identify and meet the specific needs of the world's poorest children. In doing so, There Is No Limit Foundation addresses the economic, social and physical aspects of poverty so that children may become responsible and fulfilled adults.
In addressing the many needs of children, There Is No Limit Foundation also relies heavily on the relational aspect of sponsorship. We encourage sponsors to have a close relationship with their sponsored children through consistent correspondence and communication. This separates us from other organizations.
There Is No Limit Foundation 's holistic approach is:
Child focused - We are committed to making a difference in each child's life. Local staff is personally acquainted with each child in order to take care of his or her unique needs. We believe in taking care of individual children because they will be the ones to better their communities and nations in the future.
Community based - We work exclusively with communities in order to help entire families. Instead of throwing money at a problem, we believe in bringing long-term change.
Committed to integrity - We commit to upholding the highest professional principles. We strive for excellence and exercise integrity to best benefit children in need.
There Is No Limit Foundation also recognizes that the children we serve have unique needs and unique gifts. Therefore, we work at the grassroots level to identify and meet the specific needs of the world's poorest children.
What specific benefits will the child I sponsor receive?
The child you sponsor through There Is No Limit Foundation will receive opportunities and services that most of the world's poorest children will simply never see.
These opportunities and services include the following:
The opportunity to receive an education: In some cases, this means providing the cost of school fees, clothing and supplies. In other cases, it means providing tutoring, help with homework, encouragement and, if necessary, participation in a literacy program outside the classroom. Your There Is No Limit Foundation sponsorship will allow one special child to stay in school longer if formal schooling is an option and get the most out of his or her education.
The opportunity to be healthy: The health of the child you sponsor will be monitored and care will be provided as needed. Children are taught about hygiene and how to maintain personal health. In addition, and according to their needs, There Is No Limit Foundation children receive supplementary food.
The opportunity to develop self-confidence and social skills: The child you support will be part of a program where There Is No Limit Foundation adults offer love, guidance, personal attention, guided recreation and safety.
May I send gifts to my child?
Yes. There Is No Limit Foundation encourages sponsors to give additional monetary gifts to their sponsored children for special occasions, to address specific needs or simply as an act of love. These gifts are another effective way for you to reinforce your care and commitment to your child.
One hundred percent of all individual child gift amounts go to that child. Local staff purchase gifts on behalf of our sponsors and make certain that these funds are used appropriately. As a guideline, we ask that sponsors keep these contributions between $10 and $25 for each child and limit their gift giving to twice a year.
You may also send a gift to your sponsored child's family. With your monetary gift of $25 to $300, the staff will buy items your child's family needs, such as new beds, livestock and food supplies. We will work closely with the family to determine the greatest need and then purchase items accordingly. One hundred percent of all family gift amounts go to that child's family.
What is a There Is No Limit Foundation Sponsor?
A There Is No Limit Foundation sponsor is someone like you who has made the decision to personally invest in the life of a child in need. As a There Is No Limit Foundation sponsor, you enable your sponsored child to participate in a program that offers life-changing benefits including help with:
a. education,
b. health care,
c. social skills development
As a There Is No Limit Foundation sponsor, you are assured that there is a real connection between you and the specific child you support. The child you sponsor will know your name, write to you and benefit directly from your monthly sponsorship. ??Your relationship with your sponsored child makes you a very important person who has a significant role in his or her development. You stand alongside parents, teachers, family and friends who are taking an active role in encouraging and developing the child. ?
Is there anything I cannot send to my sponsored child?
As a sponsor, you have many opportunities to communicate with the child you sponsor and we encourage you to do so. When you communicate with him or her, however, we ask you to provide comments and materials consistent with the values of There Is No Limit Foundation.
We will not forward photographs and other materials depicting activities that:
a. Might be considered inappropriate in another culture.
b. Promote lifestyle choices that we view as unhealthy or otherwise inappropriate for sponsored children.
c. Might threaten the safety of the sponsored children in any way.
For example, we will not forward materials that depict or describe the use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, unlawful drugs and materials or activities that we regard as dangerous or unsafe. In addition, we will not forward materials depicting persons dressed in immodest clothing or engaging in activities inconsistent with our values and beliefs.
If I must discontinue my child sponsorship, what happens to the child I'm helping?
If you need to discontinue your child sponsorship, we will immediately look for a new sponsor for your child and continue the child's sponsorship support without interruption.
What other opportunities will I have to learn about the child I'm helping?
In addition to letters from your sponsored child, There Is No Limit Foundation will send you periodic updates about your child's progress.
Will I be the only person sponsoring the child I'm helping?
Yes. The child you're helping has just one sponsor: you. That's why your letters and support mean so much to your sponsored child. Even if you choose to sponsor a child as a family or a group (for example, a youth group or a school), the child you help will still be relating to your family or group as his or her only sponsor. No other group or individual will also sponsor the child you help.
Will my child write to me?
Your child will write to you at least three times a year. A teacher or staff person will help children who have yet to learn how to read and write. Letter writing is developmental for children as it improves their basic literacy, self-awareness and ability to put thoughts and feelings into words.
As your exchange of letters with the child you sponsor grows over the years, you can build a scrapbook of letters and photos from your child. Your scrapbook will serve as a constant reminder of the relationship you've developed with the child you're helping and of how you've contributed to his or her growth.
How long should my child sponsorship last?
There Is No Limit Foundation child sponsorship offers you the opportunity to stay with a child for a number of years, usually through the school year in which the child reaches the age of 18 to 22 (varies by country). While we hope that you will be able to continue in your support of your sponsored child until he or she completes the There Is No Limit Foundation program, we recognize that sponsors' circumstances sometimes change. You may discontinue your sponsorship at any time.
Please understand that a sponsored child's circumstances may change, too. For example, sometimes families move beyond the reach of There Is No Limit Foundation 's program and children have to leave There Is No Limit Foundation sponsorship.
We will inform you as quickly as possible if any such circumstance affects the child you sponsor, and we'll offer you the opportunity to support another child in need of your help.
As a sponsor, how else can I learn about the child I am helping?
In addition to letters from your sponsored child, There Is No Limit Foundation will send you periodic updates about the child's progress and newsletters about situations in your child's country that affect child development and There Is No Limit Foundation 's program there. You'll have a better understanding of your sponsored child's culture and life. It's quite likely that your vision of the world will expand.
How can I communicate with the child I sponsor?
We encourage you to send your sponsored child a personal or family photograph and a short letter of introduction. There Is No Limit Foundation 's staff will translate your letter and deliver it to the child you support. Sponsored children typically keep their sponsors' photos and letters in their homes as treasured possessions.
You may write to the child you sponsor as often as you like. When you write, your sponsored child will benefit from knowing that someone in addition to his or her family really cares. Your words of encouragement will make a big difference to your child.
Correspondence between sponsors and the children they support is truly developmental. The more you write the child you sponsor, the more he or she will reap the benefits of your relationship.
How does There Is No Limit Foundation ensure that my support actually benefits the child I sponsor?
There Is No Limit Foundation works exclusively through local staff to assist children. The local staff becomes personally acquainted with each sponsored child and his or her unique needs. Sponsorship support for all of the children is combined and managed to provide a wide range of developmental activities and opportunities.
There Is No Limit Foundation conducts audits regularly to make sure funds are properly received, tracked and managed. Every financial process - is regularly audited both internally and externally.
But it's not enough to ensure that funds are reaching your child and being spent on planned activities. Like you, we want to be sure that real development is taking place in the life of every sponsored child. There Is No Limit Foundation works hard to monitor and evaluate the program in terms of effectiveness and long-term impact - right down to the individual child. Any time we see an irregularity, we take immediate and appropriate action.
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