Creating a Brighter Future for Orphans

The Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) 2025 Impact

Introduction

Poverty and financial hardship remain the primary barriers to children's access to basic needs such as food, education, clean water, and healthcare. Despite progress in global education, millions of children are still out of school.

In response to these challenges, the HCI Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) supports vulnerable children in their education and livelihoods. The CSP aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education, aiming to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality learning opportunities for every child.

Program Overview

The HCI Child Sponsorship Program provides comprehensive, life-changing support that addresses children’s educational, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Through financial assistance, in-kind support, healthcare services, and psychosocial care, the program strengthens family resilience and creates a positive environment for children to thrive.

During the year 2025, the CSP program was implemented across the following countries:

• Bangladesh
• Rohingya - in Bangladesh 
• Pakistan 
• Turkey - for Uyghur children  
• Lebanon (Lebanese, Palestinian & Syrian refugees)
• Syria 
• Yeman 
• Palestine, Gaza Strip 
• Somalia 
• Jordan 
• Egypt (Gazan children)
• Kenya 

New Program Reach in 2025

In response to growing humanitarian emergencies and increasing needs, HCI expanded the CSP in 2025 to Gaza (Palestine), Jordan, Kenya, and Egypt, focusing on orphans/ children living in highly vulnerable conditions.

Gaza, Palestine

Years of protracted conflict in Gaza have devastated communities and left thousands of children orphaned and highly vulnerable. These children face severe challenges, including acute food insecurity, lack of necessities, disruption of education, and profound psychological trauma resulting from violence and displacement.

In 2025, the HCI CSP provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to 3,308 children and their families/caregivers. Support included monthly food packages critical for survival during extreme shortages, as well as hygiene kits. Additionally, play-based mental health and psychosocial support activities helped children cope with trauma, restore hope, build resilience, and foster positive thinking.

Jordan

Jordan currently hosts approximately 2.4 million registered Palestine refugees. About 18 percent reside in ten official camps, including Baqa’a, Marka, Jabal el Hussein, Talbieh, Jerash, and Souf. Limited access to formal employment and essential services forces many refugees to rely on irregular work and humanitarian assistance. This dependence perpetuates poverty and social exclusion, leaving refugee communities highly vulnerable to economic shocks (UNRWA).

CSP supports displaced children and host community members in the Al Mafraq and Amman governorates, ensuring access to quality education within safe and supportive learning environments. Beyond reducing financial barriers to schooling, the program addresses psychological distress and improves access to essential healthcare services, helping children regain stability, confidence, and a sense of normalcy.

Kenya

Tana River County, particularly Madogo Ward, is among the most marginalized and underdeveloped regions in Kenya. Communities face recurrent droughts and seasonal flooding, which severely affect livelihoods.

Many children in this area are single or double orphans living with elderly caregivers who lack the financial capacity to meet basic needs. Consequently, children are at heightened risk of malnutrition, child labor, early marriage, gender-based violence, and school dropout.

The CSP supports vulnerable households through monthly cash transfers, reducing financial barriers to education and enabling families to meet essential needs such as food and school-related expenses. This support fosters a stable, protective, and nurturing environment for children’s growth and learning.

Egypt

The ongoing war in Gaza has triggered a large-scale humanitarian crisis, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee in search of safety. Many crossed into Egypt through the Rafah border, where they continue to face severe hardships in displacement.

According to WHO - Egypt (2024), over 100,000 Palestinians have entered Egypt, including 3,841 medical evacuees and 5,758 companions.

The CSP supports highly vulnerable displaced children in Cairo, Egypt, by providing critical humanitarian assistance essential for survival. The program also addresses psychological distress through recreational and entertainment activities, promoting emotional well-being, dignity, and hope during times of crisis.

CSP Program Impact – 2025

• Number of Orphans/Children Sponsored: 5,927
  A total of 5,927 children from economically vulnerable households received financial assistance or in-kind support to pursue their education and reduce the burden on their families. Of these, 3,308 children were supported in Gaza, Palestine.
• Number of Families Supported: 4,032
  Approximately 4,032 families benefited from CSP interventions, enhancing overall household well-being.
• Number of People Reached: 21,286
  CSP interventions reached more than 21,000 individuals through direct and indirect support.
• Children Supported with Education Materials: 704
  School supplies and clothing boosted children’s confidence, happiness, and sense of equality, serving as a powerful motivation for continued education.
• Children and Families Supported with Winter Kits: 1,454
  Winter kits helped children cope with harsh weather conditions, reduced health risks, and ensured continuity in education through improved school attendance and focus.
• Children Receiving Annual Health Checkups: 4,924
  The annual health check-up helps ensure that children remain healthy and can attend school with a fresh mind and body. The health check-up includes common illnesses such as cold, fever, general weakness, and skin conditions. Regular health screenings enabled early detection of health issues and timely access to preventive and curative 
• Additional Gifts Provided: 47 children
  During 2025, 47 children received additional gifts from their esteemed donors. These gifts brought joy and emotional relief, contributing positively to children’s mental and emotional well-being.

CSP Humanitarian Aid in Gaza, Palestine Includes:

• Support provided to 3,314 orphans, 2,399 families, reaching a total population of 10,292 people.
• 7,436 food packs distributed, containing essential food items to support survival and meet nutritional needs.
• 2,626 vegetable packs distributed, providing fresh vegetables for healthier diets.
• 5,868 clothing items distributed to support the wellbeing of orphans and their families.
• 4,328 hygiene kits distributed to help orphans and their families stay safe and prevent diseases.
• 5,000 winter kits distributed to keep orphans and their families warm during cold weather.
• 4,000 gift packs distributed to bring happiness to orphans and support their emotional wellbeing.
• 3,314 children participated in recreational and fun activities to promote emotional healing and psychosocial wellbeing.

Through its integrated interventions, the Child Sponsorship Program continues to transform orphans/children’s lives by addressing immediate humanitarian needs while supporting their long-term development. In 2025, the CSP continued its commitment to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for vulnerable children across crisis-affected and marginalized communities.