28th May 2025: CBM India has launched “Sponsor a Child,” an initiative that connects individuals directly to their mission of improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and other marginalized communities. Through regular donations, sponsors contribute to the well-being of children with and without disabilities, enabling CBM India to support access to quality education, healthcare, and therapy services, with benefits extending to families and communities.
This initiative addresses a critical need in India, where 78.6 lakh children with disabilities face significant barriers that limit their independence, access to services, and participation in the community. While the government continues to advance important policies and programs, both at the national and state levels, CBM India believes that lasting inclusion can only happen when society as a whole joins in this shared responsibility.
Through a monthly contribution of ₹1,500 for children with disabilities or ₹1,000 for children without disabilities, sponsors can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. The raised funds are used for providing essential services such as education support, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and livelihood programs for family members. At the village level, funds address practical needs based on community-identified priorities.
Upon confirmation of sponsorship, donors receive a welcome kit featuring a gift, a thank-you message, and a brief note with a photo of their sponsored child, beginning a meaningful connection. This relationship deepens through annual updates that allow sponsors to witness the transformation their support makes possible. While CBM India doesn’t require a minimum commitment, they encourage sponsorships to extend beyond a year, as positive changes unfold gradually, allowing donors to witness their impact take root. In line with the initiative launch, Mr. Sony Thomas, Executive Director of CBM India, said, “The magic of our ‘Sponsor a Child’ program lies in the relationships it builds. As a sponsor myself, I’ve experienced firsthand the joy of seeing a child’s progress, watching them join a school, develop new skills, and dream bigger. This personal connection enriches both our lives. These relationships remind us that when we reach out to support one another, we all grow stronger, and communities transform in ways that benefit everyone.”
With comprehensive systems in place to monitor each child’s progress and regular impact assessments of community development, CBM India ensures that every sponsorship creates meaningful, measurable change as the program grows to reach more children across India.