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Learn more about the children

The children at our schools come from the poorest of the poor. Each child has their own stories of what their life was before coming to our schools and how their lives are being transformed by the Sisters of Mary programs.  Read the moving stories of our children in their own words. 

Meet Our Graduates

There are 160,000+  graduates from the Sisters of Mary Schools. Many of our graduates went on to live prosperous lives, helping their families and local communities. Read the inspiring stories of our graduates in their own words. 

Life At Our Villages

Learn more about how we help children break free from a life of poverty.

Phone: 1-800-662-6316 | Email: info@worldvillages.org

Sponsor A Child

When you help a child break free from poverty, your generosity creates a ripple effect that transforms not just one life but entire communities and future generations. Every child deserves a future with hope and opportunity. At our live-in schools for children in poverty your support will provide:

  • $14/month – Clothing and Supplies
  • $39/month – Food
  • $72/month – Education
  • $125/month – Full Sponsorship (everything a child needs)

Sponsoring a child is a heartfelt way to share God’s love with someone who needs it most. Your support brings hope, dignity, and the chance for a brighter future—not just for one child, but for their entire community. 

Who You Will Support

The Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children educates over 20,000 children annually. Before entering the school, the Sisters conduct tests, interview each child, and visit their homes to ensure that every child under their care, and part of our Sponsor a Child program, comes from a life of hardship and severe poverty, and has the capacity for transformation.   

Your Support Provides
  • $14 – Clothing, personal items, and school supplies
  • $39 – Three nutritious meals a day and access to clean water
  • $72 – An accredited education, including vocational training that will lead to careers or college
  • $125 – Everything a child needs to break free from poverty

And more…

  • A place to live and learn, safe from abuse and neglect
  • Opportunities to participate in sports, music, and art
  • Spiritual, social, and academic formation and guidance
  • The feeling that someone loves and cares for them from far away
  • An encounter with you and with the love of God
  • Hope for a better life
You Will Receive
  • Periodic correspondence from your sponsored child
  • The peace of knowing you are being remembered in their daily prayers
  • Opportunities to share notes, your prayer intentions, and your story with your sponsored child
  • Continuing engagement in serving the poor and changing lives
  • Mission and pilgrimage visits can be arranged to select locations

 *Please note: 

  • The Sisters and children love receiving notes, but as you can understand, it may be difficult for them at times due to their commitments
  • In accordance with our child protection policy, all communications must go through the US WVC office (personal contact information will be redacted)