Sponsor an Orphan
Make a Difference
Childhood should be a time of discovery, joy, and innocence days filled with learning, friendship, and the comfort of loving parents. Children should grow up free from worry, nurtured by parents who provide shelter, love, and guidance.
For millions of children around the world, this reality is painfully out of reach. Orphaned children face lives filled with uncertainty, often without access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare. Most tragically, they grow up without parents to love, protect, and guide them.
According to UNICEF, over 152 million children worldwide are orphans, with thousands more losing one or both parents every single day. These are not just statistics; they are real children whose lives are disrupted and dreams cut short far too early.
The Everyday Struggles Orphans Face
1. Lack of Basic Necessities
Millions of orphaned children suffer from malnutrition and preventable illnesses due to limited access to food and healthcare. UNICEF and the World Health Organization report that 150.2 million children under the age of five are affected by stunting, while 42.8 million suffer from severe malnutrition worldwide.
Without parents, many orphans are left to fend for themselves or depend on relatives who are already struggling. This often means going to bed hungry, lacking access to clean water, and living in unsafe or unstable conditions.
Without support, orphaned children are also at high risk of exploitation, including child labor and trafficking. Even a small donation can make a life-changing difference.
2. Limited Access to Education
For many orphans, education becomes a distant dream when survival comes first. School fees, uniforms, and supplies are often unaffordable.
UNESCO estimates that over 244 million children and youth worldwide are out of school, with orphans making up a significant portion of this number. Without education, these children remain trapped in cycles of poverty.
Sponsoring an orphan provides more than school supplies, it offers hope. Education empowers children with skills, confidence, and the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
3. Emotional Trauma and Social Exclusion
Orphans don’t just struggle physically; they carry deep emotional trauma from losing one or both parents at a young age. Many face stigma and social exclusion instead of compassion.
Through orphan sponsorship programs, children receive stability, mentorship, emotional healing, and a sense of belonging essential foundations for healthy development.
4. How You Can Make a Difference
You have the power to change a child’s future.
ICNA Relief Canada is dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned children with dignity and care. Currently supporting over 7,400 orphans across more than 19 countries, the organization has invested over $3 million in providing essential care, education, and long-term support.
ICNA Relief Canada has also established orphanages around the world, including the Oasis of Urfa in Turkey, a safe home for Syrian orphan girls. This orphanage provides shelter, nutritious meals, healthcare, and quality education at no cost to the children.
With just $40 per month, you can sponsor an orphan and make a lasting impact.
Together, we can show orphaned children that they are loved, supported, and capable of
achieving great things.