Childrens Charity, India
When you sponsor a child, you change many lives. Sponsorship provides the vital safety net for children living in the most deprived communities in India. It gives them confidence and hope, enabling them to reach their full potential. All OSCAR children attend school creating a brighter future for them, their family and community.
For 80p a day you can be a dream maker.
All sponsored children attend school & OSCAR extracurricular activity.
Sponsoring a child supports a community living in poverty.
- extra tuition in Maths, Hindi and English
- life skills and football training instil the value of education
- ensures your child receives mentorship and support
sponsors a child and supports others in their community. Sponsored children are proud of their sponsors and inspired to work hard and make you proud.
sponsors two children. Many sponsors choose to support siblings. Sponsorship plays an integral part in family life and encourages the entire family to work hard to create a better future.
sponsors four children and their neighbours. Sponsoring four children has a profound impact on the prosperity of a community. The longterm effect of sponsoring multiple children elevates a community and empowers them to fight for a better future.
Sponsoring multiple children makes a profound impact on a community. Educating the next generation improves the life chances of the individual, their family and wider community. An educated child challenges social stereotypes and stands up against discrimination. A sponsor of multiple children provides the vital ingredient to create the change.
You will enjoy a personal connection to your child. OSCAR children are immensely proud of their sponsors; they know their name and treasure photos and letters.
Sponsorship empowers a whole community of children, teaches about health & hygiene, provides education and vocational skills.
Sponsorship helps protect girls from early marriage, abuse and youth pregnancy, providing a safety net for the most vulnerable and helping to end gender inequality.
Provides football sessions, football kit, educational material, food supplements and opportunities to participate in tournaments and travel.
A dedicated and key member of staff, describes his young self as a liar and cheat.
She has an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and runs the Child Sponsorship programme.
Represented OSCAR as a Generation Amazing ambassador in Moscow.
Won a place at Leipzig University. Runs the OSCAR disability programme.
Selected for a Premier League course in the UK.
Won a scholarship to study sports management at Global Institute of Sports.
Born with a humpback but has faced discrimination and physical challenges to become a role model.
Coaches football and likes to use positive reinforcements.
9, wants to be a Bollywood dancer and model.
14, never misses school. Wants to be a football player.
15, positive about his future, wants to be a Chartered Accountant.
13, striker. Wants to play for India.
You receive an email with the child’s first name, age, family life and ambition. They’ll also tell you which football team they support! Plus, a personalised video message and photograph for you to treasure.
Sunita, OSCAR Child Sponsorship Co-ordinator will send 6 monthly updates and more if there are special achievements you should know about
The OSCAR children will contact you with a video greeting for celebrations including, Christmas and Diwali.
Once a year the children come together in the OSCAR community centre to write you a letter, sent via email. You are welcome to reply!
A monthly donation of £25 or annual donation of £300 (plus Gift Aid if eligible) sponsors a child. It is also possible to sponsor through the USA platform, Global Giving for 35USD per month.
Sponsorship supports a child and their community. 90% of funds raised go directly to ensuring your child and others can access the full OSCAR programme and receive vital mentorship.
Your child will benefit from knowing there is someone supporting them. They will want to perform well to make you proud. All sponsored children attend school and OSCAR programmes regularly. Many sponsored children join the Young Leader programme and become role models in their community.
OSCAR has a rigorous Child Protection Policy. The team regularly receive training and adhere to the highest standards.
You can write to your child or send an email. It is also possible to arrange a visit. Sunita coordinates letters and accompanies sponsors wishing to visit their child.
Once a child reaches 18, they graduate from the Child Sponsorship Programme. Many sponsors opt to help them with further education.
Sponsorship is a wonderful gift and it’s simple to organise. Please email lucinda@oscar-foundation.org.
If a child relocates or disengages with OSCAR the sponsor will be informed and offered a replacement child. We are pleased to say this does not often happen.
Donations support both the individual and other beneficiaries. Child Sponsorship has a very positive impact on families and the community. School attendance increases and more young children are inspired to attend school.
Donors can choose to sponsor a girl or a boy and the age range.