Step by Step
How Sponsorship Works
Becoming a sponsor is simple, meaningful, and life changing for both you and a child in Kenya.
Browse Children
Visit our Sponsor a Child page and browse through profiles of children waiting for a sponsor. Each child has a photo, story, and unique personality.
Choose Your Child
Find a child who touches your heart. Read their story, learn about their dreams, and feel the connection that will change both your lives.
Set Up Monthly Giving
Choose your monthly gift amount starting at $35/month. Complete a simple, secure form and your sponsorship begins immediately.
Receive Updates
Stay connected with your sponsored child through updates from the field. See the real impact your generosity makes in their life.
Watch Them Thrive
Your monthly gift provides food, education, housing, and hope. Watch your sponsored child grow with dignity and joy.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to sponsor a child through Kenya Kids?
Child sponsorship starts at $35 per month. Your monthly gift provides food, education, safe housing, and care for one child at Bogetenga Children's Home in Kisii, Kenya.
What does my monthly sponsorship provide?
Your gift helps provide nutritious daily meals, school fees and supplies, a safe home, loving care, and Christ centered spiritual support for your sponsored child.
Where is Bogetenga Children's Home?
Bogetenga Children's Home is located in Kisii, Kenya. It was founded by Pastor Ronald Ogake and his wife Gertrude, who opened their home to orphaned and vulnerable children. The ministry is supported in partnership with Common Ground Church in Calais, Maine.
What is Johnny's Kids?
Johnny's Kids is another name supporters use for Kenya Kids, the child sponsorship ministry of Bogetenga Children's Home. Both names refer to the same work: connecting sponsors with children in Kisii, Kenya who need a home, meals, and an education.
How do I choose a child to sponsor?
Visit the Sponsor a Child page to browse profiles of children waiting for a sponsor. Each profile includes a photo, the child's age, and their story and dreams. Choose the child who touches your heart and complete a simple, secure monthly sponsorship.
Are gifts tax deductible?
All gifts are tax deductible. We are committed to using every donation with integrity and purpose.
Can I give without sponsoring a specific child?
Yes. The Give page offers one time gifts to the Buy a Block program ($10 lays one block of the children's home), the Sustainable Farming program, and Clean Water Projects.
Will I receive updates about my sponsored child?
Yes. Sponsors stay connected through updates from the field so you can see the real impact your generosity makes in your child's life.