World Vision Ethiopia’s Child Sponsorship Programme started in 1975 to support children affected by poverty and drought. What began as a simple connection between a sponsor and a child has grown into a long-term, community-based approach that tackles the root causes of poverty. Sponsorship helps children access essentials like clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education, and protection, while also nurturing their emotional, social, and spiritual development.

The impact goes far beyond the individual child. Sponsorship funds support programs that empower families, strengthen local systems, build infrastructure, and create lasting change for entire communities. Our model focuses on sustainability. When a community becomes self-reliant, we transition out, knowing the progress will continue. Today, World Vision Ethiopia reaches millions of children across the country, helping them grow up safe, healthy, and full of hope for the future.