How long will my sponsorship last?

Sponsorship generally lasts until a child finishes their education, which is usually between the ages of 18 and 22 depending on the country and personal circumstances. It’s quite common for Compassion-sponsored children to start school late, have to repeat years or even stay on to do vocational training courses. We want to support them through everything, so they are in the best possible position to support themselves and their families when they grow up.

Sometimes children may leave the project before they've finished their education. If there is another Compassion project near their new home, we’ll transfer their sponsorship. If we are unable to find a suitable project, then we’ll let you know so you can write a final letter and wish them well. We really hope that each child will have the same sponsor throughout, but we do understand that our sponsors’ situations change too. If you wish to end your sponsorship, your sponsored child will continue to benefit from the Compassion programme and we’ll endeavour to find a new sponsor as quickly as possible.