Why child sponsorship

When you sponsor a child through Mission Without Borders, you transform a young person’s life, both now and for the future.

Many children in Eastern Europe grow up in families where unemployment, despair and alcoholism are a part of everyday life – and too many of them lack the support they need.   

For some children, their homes are places of stress, neglect or hunger, while at school they feel lost, unequal to their classmates.

By the time they reach adulthood, too many have missed out on school, lost confidence and hope, and are living in the same poverty they grew up in. At Mission Without Borders, we want to break that cycle – and you can help.

Your regular support will help a child receive all the support they need to grow into a confident young person, one who has the skills and resources to develop healthy relationships and access quality employment. We address not only the child’s practical needs, but their emotional and spiritual development, too.

Discover how child sponsorship transformed a young girl’s life in Moldova.

We believe that every child needs a safe space, where they can play, learn and grow in freedom; a space where they are known, protected and loved. 

At Mission Without Borders, we provide that safe space through a range of programs including after school clubs, church activities, summer camps, and Bible courses – and most importantly, through strong relationships with our staff and volunteers. Our educational support and scholarship program further equips young people with the qualifications they need. 

We want every child to have the chance of a brighter future – and the solution starts today. Our child sponsorship program brings together sponsors like you, who care about children and want to make a lasting difference, and children growing up in desperate poverty, who really need our help.

Sponsor a child today – and help us bring transformation to Eastern Europe, one child at a time.

Frequently asked questions

In terms of practical support, the children receive food and clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, Bibles and Christian literature. Mission Without Borders also organises various activities throughout the year such as our Bible Correspondence Course, children's meetings, excursions and summer camps. In some communities, children have access to an after school club where they receive educational support.

Our goal is for children to feel valued and loved. This happens through the support of our staff and volunteers along with good frameworks for learning and playing in safe surroundings. Through guidance and educational support, hot meals, and fun activities, we convey Jesus' love to them. Many children come to know Jesus through our church events and fun Bible Correspondence Course. The annual summer camps we organise have also changed many children’s lives.

Writing to your child is a great way to build the relationship and show them that someone miles away supports them and cares for them. Letters from sponsors are often treasured possessions that children hold on to for many years.  

Small gifts that can be easily posted are also possible, such as birthday cards.

Our postal address is: PO Box 7533, Silverwater NSW 2128.

Alternatively, you can write to your child using this online form here.

There is no lock-in period for sponsorship and you can cancel your support any time you want. If you choose to end your sponsorship, we will ensure that the child will get a new sponsor as quickly as possible, and that they will continue to be supported through our work. 

It is a wonderful experience to be able to meet your sponsored child and we would love to help make that possible for you. Please contact our office to find out more.