Eligibility & Program Details

Child Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an orphan (mother or father has passed away)
• Family income must fall below the poverty threshold in the child's country of residence
• No wealthy family members willing or able to provide financial support
• Child must be between 6 and 12 years old
• Must be currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an affiliated educational institution

Country Eligibility & Poverty Thresholds

Age range and the monthly household income threshold are set per country and reviewed by SN Foundation.

Required Documents

• Proof of orphan status (death certificate of the deceased parent)
• Household income verification
• School enrollment confirmation

Sponsorship Benefits

• Monthly living allowance covering basic living expenses
• Clothing support as needed
• Educational expenses — school fees, books, supplies, uniforms, and other education-related costs

Application & Review Process

1. 1

   Application submission

   An affiliated organization submits an orphan application on the child's behalf, including required supporting documents.

2. 2

   Eligibility & background review

   SN Foundation Admin reviews the application against eligibility criteria and verifies submitted documents.

3. 3

   Public profile listing

   Once approved, the child's profile is published to the Looking for a Sponsor listing using a system-assigned avatar and alias only.

4. 4

   Sponsorship & ongoing support

   A sponsor selects the child and begins sponsorship. The affiliated organization submits ongoing academic and financial reports.