Sponsorship that gears towards the improvement of childrens lives has been one of the forefronts to improve the living of those situated in poverty-stricken, third-world countries. The number of charities that advocate children has been growing year by year, encouraging others to lend a hand in child sponsorship, and in turn save lives.
The ability for sponsors or donors to lend a hand to children who are in need has been considered to be a fountain of good, spurting out health, hope, confidence, and friendship between the two parties. Usually in financial form, this amount however small, creates a huge impact on the life of a child and his/her community.
The dispute over child sponsorship
With all the positive feedback garnered by child sponsorship, there is still an amount of criticism attached to it. The discussion on whether this form of support is the best way to improve childrens lives has been prompted over time. One point that is widely considered as a pinnacle of such dispute is the lack of general policies for charities and organizations that give out such help.
The lack of standardization among these institutions has raised questions about...