Many school-aged children only own two sets of clothes.  Usually a rudimentary school uniform and a basic top-bottom set. Sometimes they have a set of flip-flops - sometimes they don't.

By sponsoring a child, you'll allow them to own three additional sets of clothes, including flip-flops and a hat to help shelter them from the blazing sun.

Malnutrition is one of the serious problems facing children on the island of Tablas.  Their diets primarily consist of rice, roots crops and fish.

By sponsoring a school lunch a child, you will have them join a host family who will cook them a nutritious meal everyday.

High School is technically free on the island of Tablas, but practically costs money in the form of school book, pencils, project fees, "compulsory donations", and transport  These costs add up and deny many children on the island the chance of secondary education.

By sponsorsing a child, you will allow them to attend high school for a year - including a small allowance for school snacks

Many children attend school with no school supplies.  They must attempt to learn without aid of a notebook or paper.  Many children become ashamed or embarrassed about this and will not attend school.

By sponsoring a child and buying them some school supplies, you will give them all the tools they need to learn.