Generous New Zealanders are creating positive change in the lives of Kiwi children through Variety’s one-to-one sponsorship programme.
For just $50 a month, a Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsor funds basic essentials and opportunities for a child in need. It might be warm clothing, shoes, stationery for school, medicine, or an activity like school camp, that helps them feel confident and included.
More than 5,200 children are sponsored through the programme, an increase of 1,000 since last October. However, the numbers tell only part of the story…it’s the children and families who tell it best.
Ana: Ana’s mother, Mele, shared with Variety how sponsorship has helped her daughter feel more included at school. The family was struggling financially and Mele could not afford to send Ana on school camp or pay for other activities.
“Her classmates would come back from a trip and talk about their experiences, but Ana could not join in. Thanks to the help I received from Variety, Ana can now participate and does not feel left out. It has given her the confidence to make new friends and take advantage of learning opportunities and activities.”
Thaddeus: Many of Variety’s Kiwi Kid Sponsors develop a special bond with the child they support, through the exchange of photos and letters. Eighteen-year-old Thaddeus’s most recent exchange with his sponsor was particularly heart-warming.
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for your amazing support for the duration of my schooling, which is about to come to and end. Next year, I will be embarking on a new journey of tertiary education to start a degree in Business. Thank you for making a difference throughout my life by supporting me financially and especially alleviating my mother’s pressure of raising me on her own.
Yours sincerely, Thaddeus
Dear Variety,
Thank you for the letter from Thaddeus – what a lovely young man he has turned out to be. All the best for his future studies. My pleasure to help our next generation get a good start in life.
Hundreds of children are on Variety’s Kiwi Kid Sponsorship waitlist right now. One of them is waiting for someone like you to make a positive difference in their life.
