Sponsorship FAQ

It costs MCCH approximately $100 CAD/month to provide food, housing, education, medical care, clothing, school uniforms, school supplies, security, care and supervision, and other basic necessities for the child.

We recommend monthly donations of $35, $50 or any amount towards the sponsorship of a child.

Ideally your sponsorship will continue until the child has completed high school.  We do understand that sometimes circumstances change and you can stop at anytime.

Yes, Mercy and Caring Children's Home is a registered Canadian charity and issues income tax receipts each February.
 

Of course! We encourage you to write your sponsored child.  Sponsor letters are an encouragement to them. We  organize responses from the children at least once a year.  You'll receive more information with your sponsorship.

When you sponsor a child, 100% of  sponsorships go directly to supporting your child. This includes food, clothing, shelter, education, medical check ups and paying the Kenyan staff at MCCH. Over 97% of other donations and other support is used for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property, renovations and other projects that benefit the children.  

The remaining 2.7% of other donations is used to cover expenses in Canada, such as bank fees, website fees and promotional material. 

We work with the Kenyan government's "District Children's Office" to identify children as needing our assistance and care.  Once a child is confirmed as being orphaned and/or vulnerable he or she is admitted into MCCH's care.