CUBA CHILD SPONSORSHIP

Hola (hello), my name is Jose Lionis

  • location

    Cuba

  • 10 yrs. old

    11-22-2015

Entered the program: February 2026

Jose lives with his mother and two siblings in a two-bedroom wood house with a corrugated asbestos cement sheet roof and a dirt floor. The house has electricity and outdoor plumbing. The kitchen and bathroom are both outdoor and they cook with electricity and wood. Piped water is supplied by the town aqueduct every two days.

Jose’s parents are divorced. His father visits sometimes but does not support him financially because he does not have regular work. Jose’s mother is a nurse at a nearby hospital; she is a single parent and the sole provider for the family.

Sponsorship Level What's this?

Two $38 sponsorships are needed to cover the complete holistic care of one child. Cover one or two sponsorships.

Change the World for One

As a child sponsor, you’re providing things like nutritious meals, safe drinking water, education, health care, and spiritual instruction. Beyond meeting their critical needs, you’re building a priceless personal relationship with your child, helping them discover their true worth and God-given potential.

How Sponsorship Works

Pick a Child

Choose a boy or girl to sponsor with an ongoing commitment of at least $38 a month.

Get to Know Them

You’ll receive a sponsor kit which includes your child’s profile and photo. You’ll also receive quarterly updates on your impact and letters from your child!​

Write Letters

You can build a relationship with your child by sending photos, emails, letters and cards. You can even visit your child if you go on a short-term mission trip with a group!

What Does My Sponsorship Provide?

Your sponsorship helps provide for your child’s physical, educational and spiritual needs. These needs are met differently depending on the community your child is in, but include things like:

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Why Sponsor Through Forward Edge?

Visit Your Child

We specialize in quality mission trips, affording you the opportunity to visit face-to-face with your child.

Focus on Education

Our programs focus on education – the #1 factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Personal Support

We place high value on personal communication with you as a sponsor.

Christ-Centered

Our programs are Christ-centered and have strong relationships with the local church.