The Incredible Value of Child Sponsorship Programs | Bri'Anne Parkin | TEDxMarylhurstU

Bri'Anne Parkin travels to Uganda to work in a child development center. She knows the children personally and has witnessed the positive outcomes of those that have been sponsored throughout their education. Bri'Anne sponsors four children, and she has seen their lives drastically impacted because they've been given a chance at a brighter future.
Bri'Anne Parkin is a 2015 honors graduate of Marylhurst University. She has spent the past three years traveling and volunteering, particularly in an orphanage in Uganda, East Africa. After she graduated, she moved to Uganda for three months to develop her new position as the Child Sponsorship Advocacy Director for the NGO Transforming Uganda. Bri'Anne is passionate about advocating for the children she knows and cares about in Uganda and considers this her dream job.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Christimony222]

I cried watching this. I just begin to sponsor 2 children last night. This gives my life so much meaning to believe I could impact someone like this. May God continue to increase my finances.

[@Christimony222]

I sponsor from the Compassion International program.

[@thegirl555]

I sponsor 3 children in Uganda, and it is by far the best decision I have made up until now and it makes me so incredibly proud and happy. The difference the sponsorships have made in their lives is just amazing :)

[@moureenmwende3989]

I hv a disabled baby boy from Kenya can u sponcer him too

[@robertmagara965]

How can I be helped iam in Uganda and have child who need education sponsor

[@doeeyeddoll]

@@robertmagara965 get connected with one of these programs that connect children with sponsors!

[@rechealkelly1733]

Good morning, thanks so much for the gd heart, may God bless u

[@rechealkelly1733]

Hi be my friend plz 🙏🙏

[@wangxunan1409]

Just started sponsoring two children after learning how poverty is actually like in my global health class. Heartbreaking. I believe I can do more in the future!

[@m.k.h.2718]

Thank you for your work in sponsoring these four children. I believe child sponsorships give these children confidence and self belief because it shows them that someone cares enough about their wellbeing to sponsor them. Sponsorship goes beyond the money. It also signifies human selflessness.

[@JeffreyB1983]

I sponsor two children. It gives my life so much meaning. I wish I would have started sooner.

[@yenahisdiaz8972]

I don’t know what it is but I’ve been considering this for months now. I’m ready!!

[@robertmagara965]

Me too Need a sponsor for my child please

[@felistas5911]

@@yenahisdiaz8972 hey

[@muyabelungu9003]

Am a mother of three am also looking for someone who can sponsor my children they dropped out of school due to lucky of money

[@benjaminibanda1596]

@@yenahisdiaz8972 I hope one day I'll get one sponsorship for my education , I completed secondary school untill now am struggling to find money for my education

[@sharonsands8629]

Wow what an inspiring speech Bri'Anne!! I hung on your every word and will now find a child to sponsor from World Vision, thank you!!!

[@suurmaantha]

You are an angel. I have been inspired to sponsor a child during this pandemic. I’m a nurse and have two children of my own and it’s been a tough year during the pandemic and I still can’t be with my fiancé who’s in Maharashtra India. India is dealing with a horrendous humanitarian crisis and it’s breaking my heart and I’m physically and emotionally exhausted. I’ve just sponsored a child and you’re absolutely right. When you’re sad and stressed and anxious, looking after others really really helps. I’m sure that this child will help me just as much as I will help her ❤️ I can see this getting addictive. I’d love to be able to sponsor more children … Thank you for being so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

[@amayalanezz7386]

Hi am looking for a sponsor for my child...I can't provide the basics needs 😭😭his six please help

[@jett11west]

Great Job Bri'Anne! I sponsor through World Vision and Compassion International. It does make me feel better. Who knew?

[@espanolhablante2752]

I sponsor through World Vision too!

[@irisagustin1767]

Sponsor my child please

[@dimbulb6443]

Adjira Hi, I would like to sponsor a child. World vision and Compassion have two drastically different as approaches. What do you think of them? I'm trying to decide between the two.

[@damariswambui7891]

@@dimbulb6443 hello

[@dimbulb6443]

@@damariswambui7891 Hello :P. Posted the comment 3 years ago!

[@thedude-jb7wx]

The most beautiful woman in the world. I hope i meet someone with a heart like this. Its strange how people make videos about people who are not nice or criticize men and women when theres so many good people.

[@lifeisaboutbeingbrave46]

I believe in this 100%

[@catalinojrdazo809]

i sponsor 18 children. :)

[@Christimony222]

Wow!!! I want sponsor many too. Do you ever also write letters, Christmas/birthday, give to the center, visit? I’m only scared to sponsor many because I’m not sure I can water each kid as much as I should if I do so.

[@amodingjanephernorah8279]

Hi, thanks for the good work you're doing, May the Almighty God bless you.

[@estefaniazavala9038]

Love this!

[@irisconques2019]

I sponsor one child in the U.S. from Save the Children and am just starting to sponsor my second child, that will be from Etheopia.

[@diananansubuga7793]

Would you please be in position to sponsor one from Africa

[@magandaleonard7732]

Hi

[@williammartinez840]

Thank you so much, I will give. Wish you had recommended some good charities.

[@jewelinlotus2573]

I’m working hard to make more money and start sponsoring children.

[@Aquaticterror]

For people wondering which organization she’s affiliated with it’s Transforming Uganda.

[@williammartinez840]

Thank you so much, I was wondering why some good charities weren't named.

[@aguilar82082]

I would really like for them to give credit to those of us thar are not religious,yet, we still help!

[@irisconques2019]

That's why when I looked into sponsoring, I chose Save the Children, most of the orginizations where religious based and I was looking for one that was not.

[@aguilar82082]

@@irisconques2019 Same here. But most of them are religious based. Have you found any that are not religious based?

[@AnwesaChaudhury]

@@aguilar82082 Save the children

[@aguilar82082]

@@AnwesaChaudhury Oh...I see, Thank you!

[@sandrinotoralba985]

​@@AnwesaChaudhury hi i need someone to sponsor me im 14 now

[@novaismine7310]

my sponsored child her name is gabriela, she saved my life.

[@robertmagara965]

Help me I am Daniela

[@unicornbl00d]

this is amazing... but why didn't she say where to go to do this? I have my fishing pole ready now, but I don't know where the lake is........ help please?

[@Eunicetanluvtiffany]

World vision!!

[@WillyAfton1987]

Compassion International is the one I chose!

[@catalinojrdazo809]

i chose, world vision, compassion international, save the children, & prisoner fellowship international. :)

[@irenemumbuamwewa5579]

Hey?are you still sponsoring?I am in Africa and I really need help in taking my children to school.

[@faheemaallowans3838]

I hope someone sponsors me l hope God bless you

[@espanolhablante2752]

That was great!

[@UnknownUnknown-ig6ml]

In the past years I have worked with many organizations, who claimed to support children sponsored through their organizations. Needless to say, the organizations were not very organized, dishonest and the children did not receive the items they claimed to purchase for the children. Initially, with one organization they sent a photo of a different child holding up items supposedly purchased with the funds that I had sent to support this child. I do not have belief in these organizations, and decided to sponsor children on my own. The owners of several of those organizations lived in the U.S. They are not honest and my belief they are liars and do not care about the children they claim to support. I am not saying all organizations but the ones that I tried to work with are not honest. If you know for certain that there is a girl age 12 and up that I can sponsor, please advise me. I no longer trust organizations. Sad but very true. Thank you

[@MiA-rc2nu]

Hi Unknown.Unknown., could you be kind to help sponsor my girl?:,she just Celebrated her 12th birthday last may tho it's been a struggle but we are trying our best and would appreciate any help if possible

[@fortune2976]

Kindly asking if you can help sponsor my daughter

[@MillicentOkullo-pi8zy]

Hi, my name is Millicent an ECDE teacher.I am in Kenya, running a school in my slam village where I have so many children who live under difficult conditions. I support five of them in education. I'm struggling with the rent for the place and feeding them. Looking for a partner to walk with the journey. I will appreciate if you helped me put a smile on these children's faces

[@sugarandspice8586]

I just sponsored a child named Leema. I hope god can help put me in a position where i can sponsor more children in the near future.

[@kevindonaldson8655]

I've been sponsoring children with World Vision for the last 21 years, I'd like to know anyone's opinions on World Vision anyone might have. Honest/sensible opinions only please 🇬🇧

[@robertmagara965]

Help me too please I trust world vision my child is six yrs

[@user-ce5wq4vv6y]

Hi I need your help

[@anna-katehowell9852]

I sponsor a teenager in Honduras!

[@mapalolo7378]

Hi

[@user-if4ry8wz9x]

Please , I am Juliet a single mother staying in Uganda no good job ,I need your help dear

[@TeacherLydia-nj4si]

Please there is some people who are voulnarables but they have children and others are orphans but they donot have what to eat and what to wear i helped them by giving them clothes but icould like to help such agroup by giving them enogh scholastic materials ,food,and school fees but idont have support

[@RajendraKEedi]

I am looking for a sponsor for my child education, he is in class 10 now, I need help please.

[@rechealkelly1733]

Hello mummy

[@katushabeproscovia4960]

My name is katushabe proscovia from Uganda my uncle death he left 9 children I try to help them but I don't have money we need a sponsor 🙏🙏

[@Dearborn2213]

give me a legit charity and ill buy that Childs house and first car

[@mamafive1327]

How I wish you can help me.I am in Kenya and really struggling to make ends meet

[@mapalolo7378]

Hello, kindly help me too

[@rechealkelly1733]

My name is Recheal kelly from Uganda Kampala am 24years old i hv a family of 4girls and 4boys plus our mather we don't hv a house and even getting food to eat is not easy

[@Speedyskull15]

Yes everyone get off go fund me and sponsor a child

[@ufamug]

I'm a testimony from compassion. Check on ufam Uganda child sponsorship