Every child deserves to grow up with care, stability and the chance to build a future.
For a child who has lost one or both parents, that support can become much harder to access. The loss of a parent can place pressure on everything around them, from food and schooling to healthcare, protection and emotional wellbeing.
Through Penny Appeal’s orphan sponsorship program, your support helps provide consistent care for children who need it most.
Sponsor a child for $60 a month, or $720 a year.
More Than a Donation
Orphan sponsorship is about providing dependable support over time.
Your contribution helps children access the essentials they need to grow, learn and feel secure, including:
- Nutritious food to support healthy growth
- Education including school fees, uniforms, books and supplies
- Healthcare including check-ups and medical care when needed
- Safe shelter and protection
- Emotional support and guidance
- Islamic education and spiritual development, where appropriate to the program and community
Penny Appeal supports children through orphan programs in countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Palestine/Gaza, South Africa and Myanmar, with funding directed according to program needs and local delivery capacity.
The Reward of Caring for an Orphan
Caring for an orphan holds a special place in Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“I and the one who looks after an orphan will be like this in Paradise.”
He then held his index and middle fingers together.
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
It is a reminder that caring for an orphan is not simply an act of charity. It is an act of compassion, responsibility and worship.
Your sponsorship can help give a child the stability to stay in school, access healthcare, eat well and grow up knowing that someone is investing in their future.
How Orphan Sponsorship Works
You can support a child through a regular monthly sponsorship of $60, or cover a full year of support with $720.
Funds are used across essential areas of a child’s care, helping ensure their needs are supported consistently rather than through one-off assistance alone.
Depending on the country and program, support may include education, food, healthcare, protection, shelter and caregiver support.
Sponsorship funding is allocated through Penny Appeal’s orphan programs according to the needs of the children in our care.
Orphan Sponsorship FAQs
What does my orphan sponsorship provide?
Your sponsorship helps support a child’s essential needs, which can include food, education, healthcare, shelter, protection and emotional support.
How much does it cost to sponsor an orphan?
Penny Appeal’s current orphan sponsorship is $60 per month or $720 per year.
Where are the children supported?
Penny Appeal supports orphan programs across a number of countries, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Palestine/Gaza, South Africa and Myanmar. Locations can change according to need and program capacity.
Can I give Zakat towards orphan care?
Some orphan support may be Zakat eligible where the child or household meets the relevant Islamic criteria. If you are giving Zakat, select the appropriate Zakat option so your donation can be allocated correctly.
Be There for a Child
A child who has lost a parent has already experienced a loss that can reshape their whole life.
Your sponsorship cannot replace that parent.
But it can help make sure the child is fed, learning, cared for and supported as they grow.
For $60 a month, you can become part of that support.



