Sponsor a Child
Child sponsorship connects you with a child in Uganda facing deep poverty, giving them the school fees, nourishment, and care they need to thrive — and the love of Christ made real through a friend who shows up for them, month after month.
Meet the children
39 children are currently waiting for sponsors.

Mwesigwa dreams of joining Bethel School and learning alongside his two siblings.
Meet Mwesigwa
Shafic lives with his grandmother and four siblings and is eager for the chance to learn and grow.
Meet Shafic
Mariam attends a local primary school while her parents work hard to support their family.
Meet Mariam
Fatumah attends baby class and is growing up alongside her mother and five siblings.
Meet Fatumah
Elizabeth lives with her parents and three siblings and is ready to begin first grade at Bethel School.
Meet Elizabeth
Hailat is one of six children in a hardworking farming family and is ready to grow through education.
Meet Hailat
Araphat attends second grade and shares his home with his mother and four siblings.
Meet Araphat
Samuel attends top class while growing up with his father, grandmother, and eight siblings.
Meet Samuel
Imuran lives with his grandmother and eight siblings and is already working hard in first grade.
Meet Imuran
Mastulah lives with her parents and three siblings and brings an eagerness to learn and grow.
Meet Mastulah
Trevor lives with his parents and two siblings and is excited for the opportunity to begin school.
Meet Trevor
Josephine is a first-grade student growing up with her mother and one sibling.
Meet Josephine
Peter attends top class at a local school and lives with his mother, stepfather, and sister.
Meet Peter
Marvin lives with his mother and brother and is ready for the care and education that help children thrive.
Meet Marvin
Brian attends baby class and lives with his aunt in a household shared with four other children.
Meet Brian
Shafrah lives with her parents and two siblings and dreams of attending Bethel School.
Meet Shafrah
Calton lives with his grandmother and dreams of receiving the education his family cannot yet afford.
Meet Calton
Florence lives with her grandmother and is doing well in top class despite a difficult beginning.
Meet Florence
Getrude attends baby class and is growing up with her father and three siblings.
Meet Getrude
Maurice lives with her aunt, grandmother, and four siblings and looks forward to attending school.
Meet Maurice
Justine is one of six sisters in a hardworking family and is ready for a strong start in education.
Meet Justine
Jonathan attends a local school and hopes for the opportunity to receive a stronger education.
Meet Jonathan
Florence and her two siblings are cared for by their grandmother, who provides through her garden.
Meet Florence
Joyce lives with her mother and grandmother and is ready for the opportunity to begin school.
Meet Joyce
Meddy attends first grade and shares his home with his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Meet Meddy
Mawaz attends top class and is one of seven children in a hardworking farming family.
Meet Mawaz
Mariam is a third-grade student living with her grandmother and two brothers.
Meet Mariam
Brian attends top class and lives with his farming grandparents and sister.
Meet Brian
Precious attends top class and lives with her parents and two siblings.
Meet Precious
Scovia attends baby class while her parents work their land to provide for the family.
Meet Scovia
Shrime attends top class and lives with his mother, grandmother, and sister.
Meet Shrime
Pretty is a first-grade student growing up with her farming parents and two brothers.
Meet Pretty
Jackson attends top class and shares his home with his mother, grandmother, and five siblings.
Meet Jackson
Shamudati attends middle class and is one of five children in a farming family.
Meet Shamudati
Rihanah lives with her farming parents and five siblings and is preparing to begin first grade.
Meet Rihanah
Annamaria lives with her mother and two sisters, who grow their own food on the family land.
Meet Annamaria
Reachel lives with her parents and two siblings and aspires to attend school full time.
Meet Reachel
Josephine lives on her family farm and hopes to begin her education at Bethel Christian School.
Meet Josephine
Shakira attends top class and lives with her mother and three siblings.
Meet ShakiraHow Sponsorship Works
A simple commitment that changes a child's whole future — body, mind, and spirit.
Choose a Child
Browse waiting children and select the one you feel called to sponsor.
Build a Relationship
Write letters, send photos, and pray for your child by name each month.
Watch Them Flourish
Your monthly gift funds education, nutrition, health care, and spiritual mentorship.
What Your Sponsorship Provides
Holistic care for the whole child — physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
Education
School fees, uniforms, and supplies so every child can learn.
Nutrition & Health
Regular meals and medical checkups for growing bodies.
Spiritual Mentorship
Bible teaching and Christian mentors who model Christ's love.
Community Development
Family visits and local training that strengthen the whole community.
Sponsoring Nakato has changed our whole family. We pray for her by name every night, and her letters remind us that the Gospel is alive in Uganda. This isn't charity — it's family.
Common Questions
How is my child selected?+−
You choose your child directly from our waiting list based on gender, age, or greatest need. Once you begin sponsorship, that child is yours to walk alongside.
Can I write letters to my sponsored child?+−
Yes — letters are one of the most meaningful parts of sponsorship. Our local team helps translate and deliver them, and relays your child's replies back to you.
Is my monthly gift tax-deductible?+−
Yes. Roots of Mercy International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you will receive a year-end giving statement for your records.
What if I need to stop sponsoring?+−
You may cancel at any time. We simply ask that you let us know so we can find a new sponsor for your child without a gap in their care.
Where does my money go?+−
Your gift supports regular meals, medical care, education, and spiritual development for your sponsored child, along with community-wide programs in their village.