SPONSOR AN ORPHAN

When you sponsor an orphan, you commit to providing ongoing support, covering essentials like food, shelter, healthcare, and education for a child who has lost one or both parents. Donate Directly offers several tiers, from sponsoring one named orphan to a full standard sponsorship covering multiple children, so you can choose the level of support that fits your means.

Yes. Sponsoring an orphan in Islam is widely regarded as one of the most rewarding forms of Sadaqah Jariyah, or ongoing charity. Because the support continues to benefit the child over time, the reward is believed to continue for the donor as well, even after they have passed away. Many donors choose this option specifically for its long-term spiritual significance.

Funds raised for orphan sponsorship in Gaza go directly toward the child's basic needs, including food, shelter, medical care, and schooling, in one of the areas most affected by ongoing crisis. Donate Directly works with local teams on the ground in places like Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis to make sure support reaches families quickly and safely, without unnecessary delays.

Donate Directly currently offers four levels: £480 to sponsor one orphan, £960 to sponsor two, £2,400 to sponsor five, and £4,800 to sponsor ten. There's also a "Named Orphan" option if you'd like your sponsorship linked to a specific child, alongside standard and full standard sponsorship tiers.

Yes. A monthly giving option is available for anyone who prefers to spread their sponsorship over time rather than paying the full amount upfront.

Donate Directly follows a 100% donation policy, meaning the full amount you give toward orphan sponsorship goes directly to the cause. Administrative and operational costs are covered separately, so your contribution isn't reduced before it reaches the child or family it's intended for.

Yes. Donors receive photo updates, GPS location details, and a personalised certificate or plaque confirming where their support has gone. This is part of Donate Directly's "Proof, Not Promises" approach, so you can see the real impact of your gift rather than relying on a general assurance.

Absolutely. You can dedicate your sponsorship to a specific person, including as an act of charity on behalf of someone who has died, simply by adding their name or intention at checkout.

It can be either. You can give a one-time sponsorship gift, or set it up as a recurring monthly donation if you'd like your support to continue over a longer period.

Yes. All transactions are processed through a secure, PCI-compliant checkout, supporting major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.