ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP

ORPHAN SUPPORT

With around 153 million orphaned children in the world today, we believe that every child, everywhere, has the right to a happy and healthy life.

THE CRISIS

+There are more than 153 million orphans worldwide.

+In Gaza, since October 2023, over 39,000 children have lost one or both parents, and around 17,000 have lost both, the largest orphan crisis in modern history. Many are now unaccompanied, separated, or reliant on distant relatives for care.

+In Syria and Yemen, war and economic collapse have left tens of thousands of children without a parent to provide for them.

+Without support, orphaned children are far more likely to face hunger, disease, child labour, early marriage, and exploitation. In the MENA region alone, over 7 million children between 5 and 17 are already in child labour, a number that rises as orphanhood deepens vulnerability.

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OUR RESPONSE

At Action For Humanity, we prioritise keeping children in the care of their families or guardians, never in institutions. Our orphan support programme ensures children receive dignity, protection, and long-term stability.

+Monthly cash assistance of £35, with £30.10 (86%) going directly to the orphan’s household.

+The remaining 14% ensures safety and accountability, covering safeguarding visits, monitoring, and administration, so every child is protected and supported.

+Essentials: food, clean water, healthcare, clothing, and shelter.

+Schooling and learning materials, giving children the chance to continue their education.

+Regular safeguarding visits, ensuring each child’s wellbeing is monitored and protected.

Kholoud's Children See A Brighter Future

 

“I thank everyone who is helping and supporting us, and remembering the orphans. I wish they are in Paradise with the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). May Allah bless you and everyone involved.”

 

Kholoud and her two children fled Syria through a tunnel in 2015 after a four-year siege. Tragically, Kholoud's husband passed away, leaving her to care for her children alone in Lebanon. Without family support, finding work has been a challenge, and initial help for refugees in the camp where they live has decreased over time. Her children are still too young to work, and Kholoud feels the weight of responsibility to provide for them every single day.

 

Thanks to your support, Action For Humanity has stepped in to sponsor her two children, dramatically changing their lives. Kholoud is now able to cook meat and nutritious meals for her family. She can afford to pay the rent, buy groceries, and take her daughter to see the doctor, as she has epilepsy and needs regular medication. 

 

Your sponsorship has given Kholoud and her children a chance to survive and prosper and a feeling of hope that one day they can return to their homeland. 

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