Sponsor a child in Bangladesh

Your sponsorship will help bring clean water, education, nutritious food and hope to a child and their community.

Say hello to Halima Mst

WAITING 681 DAYS FOR A SPONSOR LIKE YOU

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Hi, I'm Halima Mst. I am a 5-year-old girl and live in Bangladesh. My birthday is 02 November 2020.

I like
playing
I help
Doesn't help - too young
My siblings
1 brother
My education
Non-formal education

I like
playing
I help
Doesn't help - too young
My siblings
1 brother
My education
Non-formal education

Other children to sponsor:

£30 / MONTHLY

Donations over £30 will help wherever it\'s needed the most.
£34 / MONTHLY

Donations over £30 will help wherever it\'s needed the most.
£50 / MONTHLY

Donations over £30 will help wherever it\'s needed the most.

Donations over £30 will help wherever it's needed the most.

£30 / Monthly

Why children in Bangladesh need support Chapainawabganj Project, Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the most populated countries in the world, prone to cyclones, flash floods and mudslides.

In north-western Chapainawabganj, many families rely on farming for their livelihoods. However, seasonal flooding and limited access to modern farming techniques can make harvests unpredictable, affecting income and food security.

Children often grow up with limited access to nutritious food, which can impact their health and development. While education is valued, financial pressures and social expectations mean some children - particularly girls - leave school early. Despite these challenges, communities are working towards more stable futures.

A member of our team in Bangladesh

37%

without safe, clean water

UK: <1%

11%

of families suffering from hunger

UK: <1%

18%

of children missing school

UK: <1%

Source: United Nations

How sponsorship works in Bangladesh

Child sponsorship isn’t about handouts. It’s about empowering children, families, and communities with the tools they need to thrive. With your support, children like Halima Mst can access clean water, nutritious food, education, and the opportunity to shape their own future. Because poverty isn’t inevitable. Together, we can help children grow up safe, healthy, and full of hope.

Your monthly donation will help provide:

Access to clean water and safe sanitation
Education that opens opportunities
Better nutrition for growing families
Safer environments for children
Stronger, more resilient livelihoods

Women collect water from a lake in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj Project

Bangladesh

My greeting video

What will you get when you sponsor a child from £30 a month?

You’ll build a meaningful connection with your sponsored child through letters, photos, and regular updates, getting to know who they are, what matters to them, and how their world is evolving over time.

You’ll also see how your support contributes to real, positive change within their community - from improved access to essentials to new opportunities for the future.

Scroll below to see what you can expect.

Sponsors looking at My Child Sponsorship on a computer and mobile phone

My Sponsorship account

This week, you’ll get access to your online My Sponsorship account, where you can explore updates, photos, and videos from your sponsored child and their community. You can start connecting in a way that feels right for you, whether that’s sending a message, sharing a photo, or simply learning more about their everyday life.

A child in Uganda using a mobile phone to take photos and video of their community

Welcome video and intro to community

Within your first week, you’ll receive a video introducing your sponsored child’s community. It will offer a glimpse into their daily life, surroundings, and the wider context your support contributes to.

Welcome pack

Within two weeks, your welcome pack will arrive. It will include a photo of your sponsored child and everything you need to get started, along with a postcard to help you send your first message.

A young girl in Zambia writing a letter to het sponsors

Letters and drawings

Within the first 12 weeks, you’ll receive your first letter from your sponsored child, a special moment that brings your connection to life. You can reply anytime, online or by post, with messages translated and shared.

Young girl in Nepal, looking at her birthday card from her sponsor

Project updates from the community

Once a year, you’ll receive an update from your sponsored child’s community, helping you understand the progress being made and the role your support plays over time.

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Photos of the child

You’ll receive an annual photo update, so you can see how your sponsored child is growing and changing as time goes on.

Opportunity to send a birthday card

Each year, you’ll have the opportunity to send a birthday message. This is a simple, meaningful way to celebrate your sponsored child and stay connected.

The impact of Child Sponsorship in Bangladesh

For 16 years, sponsors helped children and families in Ghoraghat, Bangladesh, to create lasting change.

Through Child Sponsorship programmes, communities improved health and nutrition, strengthened education, overcame discrimination and built resilience to drought, creating lasting change for around 75,000 people.

By the end of the programme:

Over 85% of households could provide well for their children, up from 29% in 2008.
92% of children completed primary school and nearly 89% completed secondary school, up from 22% in 2008.
Chronic malnutrition (stunting) among children under five had fallen from 47.4% to 21.7%

Child Sponsorship is about more than meeting immediate needs. It empowers children, families and local leaders to create their own solutions and build a brighter future.

Today, Ghoraghat's communities are equipped to continue that progress long after World Vision's work in the area has ended.

My parents now believe in a better life for me… they support my education, and I dream of becoming a nurse to help my community.

Nishita

15, from Ghoraghat

Why sponsor a child in Bangladesh with World Vision?

Every child sponsored

means four more benefit from our community-wide approach.

75 years of experience

Join a trusted global Christian charity with decades of experience

Nearly 100 countries

Be part of a global movement supporting children worldwide

Community-led change

Be part of change shaped by communities themselves

FAQs

Select one of the children above to sponsor a child in Bangladesh, or visit our Sponsor a Child page to choose a child to sponsor from another country. Or if you’d prefer, give our Supporter Care team a call on 01908 84 10 10.
Sponsoring a chid starts from just £30 a month. That’s less than £1 a day. Because our sponsorship model is community-led, a small donation makes a big impact. Your support extends beyond one child and will help transform a whole community.

What does your money achieve?

• Clean water systems are built and maintained.

• Schools are equipped and teachers trained.

• Clinics are stocked and health workers supported.

• Families learn new skills to earn a stable income.

By strengthening the whole community, children are more likely to thrive – and stay thriving – even after sponsorship ends. It’s a smart, sustainable way to help.
The donation you give doesn't go directly to your sponsored child or family.

For maximum impact and efficiency, your monthly donations are combined with those of other sponsors to ensure consistent support for your sponsored child and their community, as well as other sponsorship communities around the world. This means your donations go much further.
All of World Vision's work begins with listening to communities.We work with community representatives to identify the local areas where the needs are greatest and the community then chooses children from those areas for sponsorship.

Sponsored children are chosen from the most vulnerable families and being sponsored often gives them increased visibility and importance in the community.

Participation in all World Vision programmes is voluntary, and sponsored children and their families choose to be a part of the programme. We always respect the rights of families to make decisions about this.

Your sponsored child, along with other children in their community, benefits from the changes made possible by your donations.
If your circumstances change and you need to stop sponsoring a child, you can do so at any time. If you are thinking about cancelling your sponsorship, please get in touch with us, as there may be other ways in which you can continue your support. The child you sponsor will continue to benefit from the changes in their community and we will do our best to find a new sponsor for them.

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