Why family sponsorship
Through family sponsorship, you can help change the future of a family currently living in poverty and have a lasting impact in Eastern Europe.Help create a new reality for families living in poverty.
Join a family on their journey towards becoming self-sufficient as they unlock their potential and establish a future filled with hope.
Family sponsorship brings together people like you – who want to see real and lasting change – and families living in forgotten, mostly rural communities in Eastern Europe. Those families are desperate for a better future for their children, and you can be the catalyst for change.
The challenges that families face are complex – and often overwhelming. Discrimination, in-work poverty, trauma, lack of education, and unhealthy living conditions are just some of the issues that arise.
None of these problems have an easy fix, and families need tailored, long-term support to grapple with the obstacles they face, and break the cycle of poverty once and for all.
At Mission Without Borders, it’s not only material support that we offer, essential as that is. Sponsored families receive regular visits from an assigned coordinator who spends time with family members, building trust and giving emotional and spiritual support.
Our work is carried out in partnership with the local church, and our staff live locally, speak the language, and know firsthand the community and the culture. They are well placed to support family members who are finding it hard to move forwards, whether it’s a struggle with bereavement or ongoing conflict or low self-confidence.
And that’s only the beginning. Our family coordinators are skilled in spotting the potential in the parents we work with, helping them develop skills or harness talents to build a more sustainable future for their families. In the meantime, children flourish thanks to summer camp, educational support and church activities, and find trusted mentors they can look up to.
Some families become Christians. Some parents set up successful businesses. Emotional wellbeing and living conditions improve. Where there was once stress and anger, now there’s laughter and peace.
While every family’s journey is different, it’s always a joy to be a part of their unique story.
Join us today in bringing transformation in Eastern Europe, one family at a time.
How it works
1. Sponsor a Family
You can choose to sponsor 1 family place at $45 a month and we will find three other supporters to share the sponsorship of the family with you. Or you can sponsors a family one-to-one at $180 a month.2. Connect
Your sponsored family cherishes every letter or gift that they receive from you. Encourage your family and build a relationship with them through letter writing or sending a small gift.3. Change a life
Your sponsorship will provide invaluable support and resources for a family living in poverty. You will provide for the needs of every family member and help them experience Christ’s love in action.Frequently Asked Questions
Every month, the family receives groceries and hygiene items and a visit from the family coordinator assigned to them, who also provides emotional and spiritual support. Families also receive items through our donated goods program. This varies according to what resources are available, but many families receive clothing, furniture, and school supplies for their children.
Church partnerships are crucial to the sponsorship program – and families are invited to events at their local church, from children’s meetings and youth gatherings to women’s groups and holiday celebrations. Our hope is that families will become a part of their local church community and receive further support there.
Towards the end of their journey with us, many families will also receive a self-sufficiency project. These equip one or both parents with tools they need to run or set up a successful business. This could be agricultural tools, mechanic’s tools, or a sewing machine. We also offer vocational training where suitable. In some cases, our support leads to one or both parents finding a job.
Children also receive various forms of support which varies according to location. In some places there are after-school clubs where children are helped with their homework. Children also receive the opportunity to go to summer camp and to fun activities at church. They benefit too from their relationship with the coordinator and with other Mission staff and volunteers.
Yes, you will receive four communication sheets each year to connect with your sponsored family. You can also send small gifts (no bigger than an A4 envelope) with your letters such as birthday cards etc. These get sent out from our Sydney office once a month.
Our postal address is: PO Box 7533, Silverwater NSW 2128.
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 family will get a new sponsor as quickly as possible.