Sponsor a Child

Good Samaritan Orphan & Needy school

A. GSON prides itself on its honesty and integrity and is fully recognized by the Non-governmental organization's Board of the ministry of internal affairs of the Republic of Uganda. We'll be happy to send you a copy of our annual report or even send you contact details of people from other countries who have volunteered with us and sponsored children.

A. GSON  looks for ways to keep costs down without sacrificing the care each child receives. Whenever possible, we provide sponsorship to large numbers of orphaned children concentrated in the same area. This helps us more quickly and effectively distribute benefits, administer care and keep children informed about programs and services. We use trained volunteers to help us carry out program activities, many of whom are the guardians of sponsored children. We purchase items for the children such as food, clothing and school supplies in bulk quantities in the areas where we work -- to save money and help the local economies.

A. Funds are used as follows: Medical care and nutritional support: GSON provides access to medical care for every sponsored children and even those who are still the hands of God, provides follow-up care and medication to sick and injured children Educational assistance, We provide textbooks and school supplies for children. Clothing, Every child in the sponsorship program receives a number of new clothing items every year, ranging from shirts, pants, shoes, socks, skirts and school uniforms to underwear. Material aid, children receive assistance with practical necessities such as bedding, dishes, eating utensils, cleaning supplies.And we also use the funds for making hammocks ,Beads for making Necklaces ,and every thing is valued to help the project.

A. Financial accountability is a matter of paramount importance at GSON.Our strong foundation has been established through stringent accounting and financial reporting procedures to ensure that the funds and products that we send to our projects are properly used.

A. Of course! Nothing is better than meeting the child you are sponsoring face-to-face, to see how your child lives and witness firsthand what your contributions help provide, and even you can have access to the kids progress online.

A. Yes! You will receive two letters from your child, approximately monthly Of course, you may write to your child as often as you wish. And you will receive a reply to your letter.

A. You'll receive, letters from your child each year. A new color photograph of your child every year. An annual communication from your child's Project Director to keep you informed about exactly what's happening in your child's community. The opportunity to send birthday, Christmas and Easter greetings to your child and help provide gifts on these and other special occasions.

A. Please consult with your tax advisor for more information. otherwise when gifts are given to Charity there are not taxed

A. Through sponsorship, your child receives direct and vital benefits to help him or her grow up healthy and educated. You'll help provide important assistance, such as:Medical and dental care. A better chance for an education by helping remove barriers that can keep a child from attending school. This is accomplished by providing school-age children with needed items like school fees, books, supplies and uniforms. New, durable clothing. Improved living conditions, nutrition education and other vital assistance that affects your child. Emergency food and vitamins Structured activities to encourage moral and spiritual values. And much more! Our program benefits focus on the needs of individual children. To help ensure the children receive the best possible care, detailed benefit registers, listing benefits received for each child, are signed by the and kept on file in our field project areas.

A. Absolutely! Many sponsors participate in their employer's Matching Gifts program in which the employer matches their employees' charitable contributions. Please contact your human resources or payroll department today to find out if they can match your contributions to GSON and, if you're a government employee, please consider helping GSON through the Combined Federal Campaign. Through this special program, a charitable contribution may be automatically deducted from your paycheck to give vital help to impoverished children.

A. No if you sponsor a child through our Sponsorship program, your child will have as his /her sponsor and may be if chance gets the kid again he or she gets another one it is ok.

A. Absolutely! We'll send you the actual photo and personal history of one child who needs a sponsor -- completely free and with no obligation -- so you can see the child you would be helping before you decide.

A. The need is much,see what you can give either per year or month .GSON remains one of the lowest-cost major child sponsorship programs. We've been able to keep our costs down through careful planning, smart spending, utilizing volunteers, and through intensive evaluation of our programs for maximum effectiveness. And we'll continue to spend your contributions carefully and wisely to help benefit your child.

A. We are proud of our financial accountability and integrity. GSON is highly rated by the local communities where we work.

A. We will look for another sponsor for your child immediately, doing our very best to provide uninterrupted support of that orphan.

A. Your sponsorship will last as long as your sponsored orphan remains in our program. This could be years, or months, depending on the situation of the orphan. If there is any change in the status of the child, we will immediately let you know.

A. It is important to pray, not only for your sponsored child, but for the needs of orphans, kids and widows worldwide as well. While the needs are many, some, you might remember to pray for include: health, safety, developmental and physical growth, and educational, emotional and spiritual growth.

A. As a faith-based program, GSON works with many indigenous  rural areas representing several Christian. Helping one child opens avenues for others to also learn the gospel. About 17 people or more get saved as a result of helping one child because they see how the Lord is blessing her/him.

A. Funds can be wired to us using western union or Money Gram or sent directly on GSON bank account. Send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    for more details.

A. Yes, GSON organization is child focused and encourages integrated interventions as the needs of orphans and vulnerable children do not exist in isolation.

A. Our philosophy is to bring glory to God by providing better living conditions and good education in a Christian environment to orphans, widows, and the needy. To uphold the sanctity of human life by meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of orphaned children.

A. Yes, We try to extend the parent-child relationship in this we decrease the vulnerability experienced by the child.

A. Lack of awareness about AIDS has resulted in fear, shame and denial. The resulting wall of silence had hindered prevention and care efforts. The ministry now works with other stakeholders to reduce the stigma so that people can support vulnerable children and widows and take advantage of the available resources.

A. The Community has understood that it is through God and prayer that they are seeing the fruits in their community. Although the gospel has been presented through the pulpit and possibly crusades, we feel our approach through charitable activities has greatly contributed to getting Christ known in the communities where we work

Here is an example report which you will recieve about how your sponsored child is doing.

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