Children International is an A-rated non-profit. My experience with them was positive. I got a lot of snail mail from them, but it was always a pleasure to receive! I got handwritten letters, drawings, and photos of my sponsor child. I also had the opportunity to write back to her and Children International made it easy to either send a written letter and include photos or to simply compose it over email.

I love Children International. I started back in 2011 with my fist Sponsor Child. Each Child is unique. The Staff is great every where. Many of my Sponsor children have graduated out of the System, but I keep taking new once. It is very sad for me when they Graduate out of the System. It is so rewarding to be able to help each Child. I love getting their Letters. I sent my sponsor Children letters and pictures, so they get to know my family .We have visited my Children in Little Rock and the Philippines multiple times. We love helping them in any way we can. My favorite time is when we go out for lunch with them and then shopping for their School clothes and anything else they might need. I love spoiling them a little with things that they normally can not buy. I also love doing some fun things with them, like going to a zoo, seeing a waterfall, Playing in an arcade and doing Karaoke. The smiles and hugs are the best reward. My Best experience was watching 3 of my Sponsor Kids Graduate from High school in Little Rock. It was so awesome to watch each of them walk across that stage to except their Diplomas and take pictures with them after wards. That is something I will always remember. I have their Graduating Pictures on my wall . I also keep a picture of each of the Children that Graduated out of the System and all the once I still sponsor in my office ,where I can always look at them. I'm keeping each letter and all the pictures from each child, so I can go back and read them again. Thank you Children International for your kindness all your help.

We were with Children International as donors for almost 10 years until our child graduated. Our experience with this organisation has been positive. We had regular communication with our sponsored child, annual pictures, and the updated website was wonderful for writing letters and reviewing information about our child. My only slight criticism is that they do send a number of letters throughout the year asking for funds for other things with a hint of a manipulative begging tone which I didn't love, but that didn't affect our sponsorship so it wasn't really a big deal. All in all, I would recommend this organisation as they are easy to work with and are making a difference in this broken world.

I sponsor 2 children through CI. One in South America, the other in Africa. I was recently going through the financial reports that are available online, especially the Tax Returns from 2016. I was shocked to find out that the former president /CEO of CI is still collecting compensation of over $770,000 dollars, just for being retired from CI. There is something very wrong with how a retired person from CI gets paid more than the President of the United States for doing nothing. I am a public school teacher, and when I retire I will not be compensated twice of what I currently earn. After finding these details from the Federal Tax Returns of Children International, once the 2 children that I have been sponsoring since they were very young, turn 18, and CI tries to entice me with 2 more children, I will simply let them know that I am changing to another charity that is more honestly transparent in how they spend the donors' earned money. The more I read about Children International, the more I am finding that this organization does not seem very transparent to their donors with regard to all the high paid "officers" from all the donations. I also give extra money for their birthdays, Easter, and December holiday. From what they "receive", what CI charges me, it does not truly add up. I end up giving more, than what the children receive.

Children International consistently communicates with donors including letters from sponsored children, regular updates on impact of contributions, and general context and work being done within a country or region by Children International. Always responsive to voice or email queries. Very professional staff and home page for access to prior letters, donation history, and other useful content.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to change a child's life through this wonderful organization!!!

This is the best way to help a child's education anywhere in the world, the results are very good, it's nice to see the child grow and see the results of your contribution

Been a sponsor since 2009. I was skeptical about these orgs but liked giving to a charity where I was able to connect more with who I am helping. I was charmed by the photos and simple letters I've received over the years. I've realized how lucky I've been to be part of this. My first child had to drop out of the program, but the next child I sponsored until her graduation. My current child is 13 and I love getting her letters and seeing her progress. I trust this org and there's just something about the one-to-one connection that is magical.

I've sponsored a child with Children International since 2014, and it's been a heart-warming experience. I sponsored an older child (now 14), because my father was raised in poverty and always appreciated getting Christmas gifts from a charity when he was a teen. As I've written my child, I've learned about several interests that we share. I always feel like she's blessing me when I'm meant to be a blessing to her, as she's so positive, joyful and grateful. I'm glad she's getting all the support she needs with education (she wants to be a cop when she grows up to help people!) and medical needs so she can stay healthy. Her family gets by on very little money, so every bit helps. I was able to buy her a bicycle through Children International. I LOVE my bicycle and it was a treat to give her that same opportunity. It made my day when I received a photo of her with her new bicycle! Great organization, great experience.

I once bragged about how wonderful CI is and I absolutely stand by that! I have since started sponsoring my original child's sister as well as continuing my sponsorship of the 8 year old girl on Colombia. The staff is always so polite and helpful! I feel so much better about life knowing that I am doing something to help someone else, something positive and beautiful. I wish the girls the very best and will do all that I can while I am sponsoring them!

I became a sponsor to a young girl named Katherine when my aunt became ill and passed away. It was one of my aunt's final wishes that I continue her sponsorship of Katherine because she believed so strongly in the work of Children International. I was honored to continue the sponsorship for 10 years and see Katherine grow from a young girl into a young woman. Children International does an outstanding job of making a true connection between sponsors and the children they serve.

Me siento muy feliz de poder ayudar a los niños que tengo apadrinados para que puedan estudiar y seguir adelante con sus metas. Es un verdadero honor poder compartir con ellos! Margherita C. de Romero

Me siento muy feliz contribuyendo para la educacion y preparacion para el futuro de los ninos.
Dios ilumino mi mente para utilizar mi generosidad con ellos.Invito a todas las personas
que se unan a nosotros para luchar a sacar adelante a estos ninos que son el futuro de nuestra
sociedad.
Gracias Children International por la magnifica labor que estan llevando a cabo.
Que Dios siempre los bendiga.

We have been sponsoring children thru Children International for 17 years. We have had the pleasure of watching a number of kids grow and graduate from the program. Children International does a wonderful job of keeping you informed about your sponsored child, as well as keeping you connected with them thru letters to and from them. They are also very easy to contact with any questions or concerns and prompt in replying. It's very rewarding to know that you are able to help disadvantaged children in the world, and their families, have the necessities that they wouldn't have had otherwise. It's also wonderful that you can provide a better future for them. We highly recommend Children International as a stellar charitable organization to consider if you are thinking of sponsoring a child in need.
Vecchi and Peter Talarico

Estoy muy orgullosa de ser una sponsored por mas de 14 anios con el mismo ninio y ver el progreso de el por las fotos que children international me ha proporcionado pienso que esta organizacion es lo maximo! una experiencia maravillosa por medio de esta organizacion podemos hacer la diferencia para cambiar vidas Loved it.

I have been sponsoring with Children International since 1989. I currently sponsor two girls, one in Zambia and one in the Dominican Republic. I can't say enough good things about how this organization has enriched my life by providing some basic necessities to these children. The CI staff is absolutely amazing. In my 27 years as sponsorship, I've received two personal visits from the staff when they were working in the area I live in, just to thank me for my support.

"En el dar esta la recompensa " gracias a la organización por llevar bendiciones

I have been with them for over 5 years and the experience has been great. I am in contact with the children I help. The organization makes sure you receive updates about your sponsored child. I highly recommend it

is a wonderful experience and a wonderful feeling that you're helping a child to break the poverty barrier and be a powerful positive influence in the world