Sponsoring a child

[Mudhammam]

For some time now I've felt the obligation to sponsor a child or two. The one thing that has held me back is that most of the organizations I've heard about are religious and use their resources not only to feed and clothe poor children but to instill within them the lies and false hope of religion. I would like "my children" to enjoy life without the unnecessary manufactured fears of divine guilt or eternal torment. Can anyone refer me to some reputable secular organizations that do this type of work?

[Escherscurtain]

For some time now I've felt the obligation to sponsor a child or two. The one thing that has held me back is that most of the organizations I've heard about are religious and use their resources not only to feed and clothe poor children but to instill within them the lies and false hope of religion. I would like "my children" to enjoy life without the unnecessary manufactured fears of divine guilt or eternal torment. Can anyone refer me to some reputable secular organizations that do this type of work?

I sponsor a child at childfund.org although she is Christian I don’t think childfund preaches anymore.

“Despite our former name of CCF (Christian Children’s Fund), ChildFund does not preach Christianity or use funds for Christian mission work. The original name owed much to its founder - a Presbyterian minister. However a decision was made very early in our history not to prostelyse so as to ensure that ChildFund would always be welcome in any community where children were in need. We help children of all faiths to break free from poverty.”

[Mudhammam]

Okay, neat. I'll look into it.

You know, if others are like me in wishing that religion would mostly just go away, I don't think it's enough to point out the harm that it brings--we must also supplant whatever good people believe comes from it.

[NoraBrimstone]

I sponsor a child in Myanmar through WorldVision, and I am not comfortable with the Christian aspect of the charity. However, I consider that a minor quibble considering a kid is getting an education he otherwise would not have had at all. That's what's important.

[Chad32]

For some time now I've felt the obligation to sponsor a child or two. The one thing that has held me back is that most of the organizations I've heard about are religious and use their resources not only to feed and clothe poor children but to instill within them the lies and false hope of religion. I would like "my children" to enjoy life without the unnecessary manufactured fears of divine guilt or eternal torment. Can anyone refer me to some reputable secular organizations that do this type of work?

I sponsor a child at childfund.org although she is Christian I don’t think childfund preaches anymore.

“Despite our former name of CCF (Christian Children’s Fund), ChildFund does not preach Christianity or use funds for Christian mission work. The original name owed much to its founder - a Presbyterian minister. However a decision was made very early in our history not to prostelyse so as to ensure that ChildFund would always be welcome in any community where children were in need. We help children of all faiths to break free from poverty.”

Now that's the sign of a good person. Putting helping the poor over personal beliefs.

[Justtristo]

For some time now I've felt the obligation to sponsor a child or two. The one thing that has held me back is that most of the organizations I've heard about are religious and use their resources not only to feed and clothe poor children but to instill within them the lies and false hope of religion. I would like "my children" to enjoy life without the unnecessary manufactured fears of divine guilt or eternal torment. Can anyone refer me to some reputable secular organizations that do this type of work?

My recommendation is an organisation called Plan, they are non-religious.

http://plan-international.org

[Fidel_Castronaut]

Recently upped my direct debit to a end of life children's hospice here in the UK called Acorns.

I think a charity like 'Save the children' are a secular charity that also do a lot of good work internationally.

I almost never donate to a religious charity with the exception of a group like the Red Cross. But they're effectively non-religious anyway.