Child Sponsorship
While we’re no longer taking on new child sponsors from Ireland, existing Child Sponsors will continue to receive updates from their sponsored community and child. If you are new to ActionAid, the most powerful way to support women, girls and communities is to become a Regular Giver.
On this page child sponsors will find out more information about child sponsorship, how donations are used, and how to contact our Supporter Care team if you have a question about your sponsorship.
Women and children living in poverty and exclusion are at the heart of what we do. With your support, our teams work with the furthest behind women, children and their communities supporting them to fulfil their potential and open the door to a brighter future.
Your Sponsorship at work
Your Child Sponsorship benefits an entire community by providing safe access to food and water, education for children, and providing women with livelihood training so they can earn a living and support their family.
As part of your sponsorship, you’ll receive updates from your sponsored child and the community they live in so that you can see the incredible and tangible difference your kindness is making.
directly fund vital long-term work in the sponsored child’s community.
for campaigning for structural changes to end poverty, raising awareness and encouraging others to become supporters of ActionAid.
Other ways to get involved
Give a monthly gift
A monthly gift is one of the most effective ways to support our work. Your ongoing contribution provides reliable funding that helps us plan ahead, respond quickly to urgent needs, and deliver lasting support to the communities we serve.
Campaign with Us
We’re a women’s rights organisation campaigning in solidarity with women around the world, who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, conflicts
and emergencies.
There are practical ways you can be part of that today. Here you can access meaningful opportunities to take action
through a trusted community creating change worldwide.
ActionAid tax giving
Did you know that by simply completing the below form you can help ActionAid reclaim thousands of euro at no extra cost?
If you have donated €250 or more in one year, your signature is worth – at a minimum – an extra €112. This is of no additional cost to you, but it can make a huge difference to the communities we support.
Donate for Gaza
Thousands of families in Gaza are struggling to access the essentials needed to survive. Food, clean water, healthcare, and safe shelter remain urgently needed as communities work to rebuild their lives.
Fundraise for us
Looking for a meaningful way to support our work? Fundraising for us is a great way to bring people together while making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.
From birthdays and challenges to community events, every effort helps us continue our mission and expand our impact.
Leave a gift in your Will
After taking care of your loved ones, a gift in your Will can create lasting change for generations to come.
Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will here.