Connect with children in a new way

Our new video message tool brings child sponsors face to face with their sponsored child. Building a personal relationship – one sure to transform their life and yours – just got a lot simpler.

How It Works

Pick a Child

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

Sponsor Kit

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

Videos & Letters

Build a priceless personal relationship with your child by sending and receiving video greetings, photos, emails, letters and cards.

Why Forward Edge?

Christ-Centered

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

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.

Visit Your Child

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

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: nutritious meals, safe drinking water, health care, school tuition, tutoring, bible training and spiritual mentorship.

Jula M
Julia & Andrew McFerron
Sponsor Ruth in Kenya

"When we heard about Forward Edge we didn’t hesitate to sponsor a child. I love that my children can see us serving the Lord with the money He has entrusted to us. I love the opportunity to correspond with our child and hope to one day further serve her and her community by serving on a missions trip to her village."

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Gyebaleki (hello), my name is Gideon Ernest

  • location

    Uganda

  • 10 yrs. old

    09-23-2015

Entered the program: January 2019

Gideon lives with his grandmother and several cousins in a two-bedroom house made of burnt bricks and a cement floor. Gideon is the youngest of all the grand children and shares a bed with his grandmother while the rest of the children sleep in the other room on two tiny beds. Every morning, the children go to the community borehole to collect water before they go to school. The kitchen is outside and also houses the goats and chicken that the family keeps. The latrine is in very bad condition and the local authorities have often advised them to repair it but the family has no resources.

Gideon's cousin, Johnson, is also in the Light A Candle program.

Sponsorship Level What's this?

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

You can trust that you're making a real and lasting impact.

85% TO PROGRAMS

Only 15% of your gift to our programs will be set aside for administration and fundraising costs.

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