Sponsorship

Manual

Content
3 things you need to know about child sponsorship

The Child Sponsorship Journey

How long will my sponsorship last?

What if I miss my pledge?

How do I send my donation?

What to say...

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What to ask...

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5 tips on how to go about your writing

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Receiving letters and cards

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Sending gifts

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Meeting your sponsor child

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How can I help more?

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Child protection form

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Notes

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3 things you need to know

about child sponsorship
1) You are helping not just a child but also their family and community.

2) Your pledges are combined with those of other sponsors to make longterm and community wide assistance possible.

3) Child Sponsorship is about building relationships - bringing your world

and theirs closer together. You will receive letters and updates from your
sponsored child and community. At the same time, you can write, send
gifts and visit your sponsored child by coordinating with us.

The Child Sponsorship Journey

While addressing the immediate needs of children, child sponsorships
long term goal is to enable families and communities build a healthy,
stable and safe environment in which their own children can grow.

Building hope for the present

Building trust and skills

Staff works alongside community

members to overcome obstacles
and meet goals.

Community consultation
takes place.
Child Sponsorship begins

Momentum builds on initial

project successes

Project plans are formed

People begin to see real change

is possible

Projects begin
Trust and credibility grows

2
0 - 3 years

Community ownership increases

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4 - 10 years

You are helping not just a child but also their

family and community...
Most of the communities Filipinos are helping today are on their 3rd phase.
Our project partners (peoples organization in the community) are now
seriously working on their Sustainability Plan for the next ve (5) years.
From this day on, your support is crucial a lot in helping build their
capacities to take on several projects World Vision has started.

Your gifts are combined with those of other sponsors to make

long-term and community-wide assistance possible.

Through your support, members in the entire community- sponsored or

not- also benefit from World Visions community development work.
We work in a community for as long as 12-15 years and facilitate
development work in three phases...

Building condence for the future

Years of hard work bear fruit for
children, families and communities

Equipped with tools and training

Community prepares to carry on
after World Vision leaves

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Time to focus on another

community in need but the benefits
your provided will live on.

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11 - 15 years

How am I helping the child, his/her

family and community?
By pooling together all sponsorship donations, children, families and communities enjoy
the following benets:

- Access to education, healthcare and values formation

- Initiatives for childs participation and protection
- Leadership and livelihood trainings
- Other community-based development interventions

How long will

my sponsorship last?
Your sponsorship may last to several months, up to several years depending
on your circumstances and that of your sponsored child. Your sponsorship
may conclude for the following reasons, but you and your sponsored child will
treasure your newfound friendship for a lifetime:

I have graduated from High School!

In most cases, your sponsored child may finish high school, which
means, that they are now ready to take on the challenge of choosing
their path. You may either opt to support them through college or
support a different child towards his/her dream.

My community has graduated

Our goal is to help the child, his/ her family and the community to
break the cycle of poverty so they can look at the future with hope.
When this goal has been achieve, World Vision can move to serve
other children and communities that are in need of help.

I moved to a different community

Circumstances may arise when a child must leave the
sponsorship program. This happens when a childs family
may move out of the community into an area where
sponsorship is not available.

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Each childs situation is unique. No matter how long your sponsorship lasts.
Your gift of love is sure to change your sponsored childs life forever.
Should any of these circumstances occur, we will let you know and give you the
opportunity to sponsor another child who needs your help.

What if I miss my pledge?

We understand that sometimes your budget gets a little tight, so let us know when
there is a problem. If we do not hear from you, we will remind you through letter
or by phone. We will however ensure that assistance to your sponsored child
continues.
We depend on your regular sponsorship pledges to carry on
our work with children and their communities. When
a sponsor decides to cancel his/her support,
World Vision starts looking for another
sponsor. Please do call our Donor Care
Team so we can discuss other options for
continuing child sponsorship.

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How do I
send my donation?
The easiest way to make your regular sponsorship pledges is to have
them deducted automatically from your credit card. This method saves
you time and effort and helps World Vision save more of your money for
needy children.
You may choose to send your sponsorship pledges on annual, quarterly
or monthly basis whichever is most suitable and convenient for you.
GIVING OPTIONS:
By CREDIT CARD
Please call (+632) 372-7777 to request and fill up the credit card authorization
form. We assure you that your credit card information is secure with us. However,
you may discontinue anytime by informing World Vision.
Through BPI EXPRESS PHONE / Check- free payments
If you are currently a BPI account holder, this is an option for you. You have to preenroll in the BPI branch where you maintain an account. Then you can send us your
regular sponsorship pledges online, ATM or Express Phone by calling 89-100. Just
give them your World Vision Partner ID Number (written just above your name in
the World Vision letters sent to you).
By BANK DEPOSIT (BPI, Banco de Oro, PS Bank)
Send/fax a duplicate copy of your deposit slip with your name written on it.
Our account numbers are:
BPI Account number: 4251-0024-15
Banco de Oro Account number: 000-2700-4341-1
PS Bank Account number: 038-332000-138
Metrobank Account number: 0607-0605-18641
Our fax number is (+632) 374-7660

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Through ASIA PAY

Visit www.worldvision.org.ph and click the Sponsorship tab.
Call (+632) 372-7777 for assistance.
Through BAYAD CENTER
You can send your pledges through selected Bayad
Center sites and RCPI branches.
For BANCNET facility and other INTERNET PAYMENT options, please call the Donor
Care Team at (+632) 372-7777.
Through DATED AND POST- DATED CHECKS
You may send post- dated checks issued to:
World Vision Development Foundation
and send them by registered mail. We can also arrange for a one-time pick-up of the
checks.

Child sponsorship is about building relationships - bringing

your world and theirs closer together.
As a Child Sponsor, you are part of a special relationship,
which will become more meaningful as time goes by.
You will receive letters and updates from your
sponsored child and community. Likewise, you can
write, send gifts and visit your sponsored child by
coordinating with us.
As a sponsor too, you have the chance to meet
other sponsors and World Vision staff through
Loyal Donor Fellowships (for sponsors who
have stayed in the program for 5 years and up),
Donor Dinner (for newly acquired sponsors)
and Donor Circle Fellowship (small group of
volunteer-sponsors who meet to give comments,
feedbacks and suggestions to help improve
World Vision services).

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5 tips on how to
go about your writing
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Use any clean sheet of paper and sealed envelope. Do not insert cash or
any tangible item inside. For extra gift, call our Donor Care team at (+632)
372.7777.

In the salutation, use your sponsored childs name and his/her ID number.

For proper envelope writing, please refer to the illustration below.

Do not write your address inside the letter as some people see that as
opportunity to ask for additional funding.

Send all your letters to:

World Vision Development Foundation

c/o Sponsorship Operations and Services
PO Box 3306, Quezon City CPO
1173 Quezon City

Front

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Your sponsored child and family would love to hear from you. It lets them know and
feel that somebody cares for them.

What to say...
Motivate them to do well in school. Share happy anecdotes you have experienced. Impart
simple lessons they can treasure as they grow up. Talk about your family members, your
friends, your interests and anything pleasant they can relate to.
Try not to place emphasis on your personal possessions. To your sponsored childs family,
you will seem to be extremely wealthy. It is more important for them to know who you are.

What to ask...
You may ask simple questions about his/her studies, favorites, hobbies, family and friends.
Also, be sensitive when writing or asking about religious beliefs or church membership of
the childs family. World Vision is a multi- denominational Christian organization, which helps
people regardless of their religious beliefs. We hope people will see our faith by the way we
work and respect one another through our relationships.
Do not try to cover too much ground in the first few letters. Over a period of time you
should be able to learn quite a lot about your sponsored child.
If you dont have much time to write a personalized letter, you may email it to
wv_phil@wvi.org and we shall deliver a printed copy of your email to your sponsored child.

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Receiving letters and cards

You should receive a response from your sponsored child within two months with
due consideration to the distance of the rural communities from the city. If you
havent heard anything after two months, please contact us and we shall look Into
it for you.
You will also receive two (2) cards in a year- Christmas Card and an Annual
Progress Report to keep track on your childs state.
The number of letters you receive may depend on the number of letters you
send that is why we encourage you to correspond more. However, you also have
to take into consideration the limitations of postal services in these remote areas.
Letter translations take time as well. (You will receive the original letter)

Do not forget to let us know when you change your

mailing address and contact information.
But my child is too young to write...
If your sponsored child is unable to read or write, someone will help him or her read
your letter and respond. This may be a teacher, a family member or World Vision staff
member. Usually, they write in behalf of your child.

Be patient as your child may

still be developing literacy
skills. Your letters and their
writing is also a great way
for them to exercise
and improve on their
writing abilities. This
is already your
personal way of
supporting their
education!

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Sending gifts
Some sponsors want to express their love for their sponsored child by sending
gifts during special occasions. Well- intended gifts can also be an added cost
when there is a need to pay delivery cost especially for big parcels.
The best way to help your sponsored child is through your monthly
sponsorship. This together with your messages of support and encouragement
will definitely show that you care.

Meeting your
sponsored child
If you want to meet your sponsored child in person, we will make the
necessary visit arrangements. You may contact the Donor Care Team at
(+632) 372.7777 and request for the Sponsorship Visit Request Form.
After its confirmation and approval, Guidelines on Sponsorship Visit and
Behavior Protocols will be sent for your review and reference.
It is very important that you contact us at least one month in
advance. This will allow us enough time to make all the arrangements.
Communications take a lot longer, especially in the remote areas.
A member of the World Vision Staff will accompany you throughout
the meeting in order to help overcome possible language barriers, as
well as fulfilling the various expectations of the meeting. We want the
event to be a pleasant and memorable experience for you, and for
your sponsored child.

Gifts in Kind
Delivery costs for gifts-in-kind are PhP80 per pouch for Luzon and
PhP100 per pouch for Visayas and Mindanao.

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However based on World Visions Child Protection Policy, we do not

allow sponsors to visit the home of the sponsored child (A copy of
the Child Protection Policy is available upon request.) Aside from arousing
jealousy in the community, this might also cause anxiety and discomfort
on the part of the family due to their extreme poverty.
We also want to prevent possible attempts of additional solicitation that
might put pressure on the sponsor. Instead, arrangements can be made
for you to meet the child with their guardian at another location. You will
cover all costs associated with bringing your sponsored child to meet
you. Sponsors who have taken the time to meet their sponsored child
have found the experience very rewarding.

How can I help more?

Every year, World Vision commits to help an average of 4,000
children waiting for sponsorship. Aside from sponsoring a child,
you can help more children by:
1

Encouraging your family, friends and officemates to become

World Vision sponsor. Call (+632) 372-7777 to request for extra
brochures and other collaterals. We may also contact and explain
the mechanics to them by giving us their contact details.

Linking World Vision to your company for corporate partnership,

either through Child Sponsorship or Sectoral Projects on
education, health and/or livelihood.

Should you request, our Acquisition Team would be glad to

conduct presentation and prepare tie-up proposal for your company.

Creating a World Vision link in your sites.

(www.worldvision.org.ph)

Endorsing World Vision to be the beneficiary of your Alumni

Association, church, company or even family gatherings and events.

Giving extra donations to help other children under our care who
are still waiting to be sponsored.

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Acknowledging World Visions Child Protection Policies

World Vision is committed to protect the security, privacy and dignity of all our sponsored
children. As part of this commitment, we request that you contact your sponsored child
through World Vision. If you wish to visit your sponsored child, arrangements must be made
through World Vision.
Child Profiles/Picture Folders are provided for the purpose of sharing appropriate
information with you, the sponsor, and are not for further distribution such as social
networking sites and the like.
All photographs and information about your sponsored children are given for your reference
only and remain the property of World Vision. World Vision reserves the right to cancel
a sponsorship at any time, any reason deemed to be in the best interest of the sponsored
child/family.
Statement of Agreement (Sponsors Copy)
I agree to comply with World Visions Child Protection Policies and adhere by them. I
understand that under the policy, I can be held liable for any harm against the dignity of a
child/children, community and the organization.

Name and Signature

Date

Statement of Agreement (World Visions Copy)

I agree to comply with World Visions Child Protection Policies and adhere by them.
I understand that under the policy, I can be held liable for any harm against the
dignity of a child/children, community and the organization.

Name and Signature

Date

For the childrens protection, please make sure that World Vision receives a copy of your signed Statement of
Agreement. Kindly fax to 374.7660 or mail to:
389 Quezon Avenue cor. West 6th St. West Triangle, 1104 Quezon City, Philippines
P.O. Box 3306 Quezon City CPO 1173, Quezon City.

Notes

Notes

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness.

Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

389 Quezon Avenue cor. West 6th St.

West Triangle, Quezon City
Philippines 1104
email: wv_phil@wvi.org
donor hotline: +632 372.7777

www.worldvision.org.ph
World Vision Philippines

@worldvisionph

worldvisionphl

wvphilippines

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and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice.
Motivated by our Christian faith, World Vision is dedicated to working with the worlds most vulnerable people.
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