Care for a child in need

Upon sponsoring a child, you will receive an orphan pack, which contains information about the child and a recent picture. Thereafter, you will receive an annual feedback report updating you on the child’s performance at school, as well as a new picture. You can also request an update on how your sponsored orphan is getting on by sending an email to sponsorship@muslimhands.org.uk. Please include your donor ID and orphan ID within the email.

You can contact your sponsored orphan by sending a letter on sponsorship@muslimhands.org.uk including your donor ID and orphan ID.

Our team will review any correspondence received from the donor (both hard copies and electronic copies). If a child wants to send any correspondence, this is sent to us electronically via the field office. But the child is not obliged to write back to the donor.

With regards to posting a physical gift, it is possible but rarely does this work out. The postal service in many developing countries is unreliable and thus the likelihood of parcels reaching the orphan can be quite slim, not to mention the cost. We recommend sending monetary gifts which we can transfer to the field staff who will safely pass it on to the orphan.

To send an orphan a cash gift simply call in to our donation line on 0115 9117222.

If you would like to send a larger gift such as a laptop or bicycle, we can help you make the arrangements for that by calling our donation line.

You will need your orphan ID, which can be found on your orphan pack, or you can give us a call on 0115 911 7222 to find out.

Upon receipt of your donation, we will instruct the local orphan care team who will purchase the gift locally and present it to the child.

If you wish to send a gift for a festive occasion such as Eid, please make the donation as early as possible so we can get the gift to the child in good time.

At Muslim Hands, we do not share any personal contact details of a sponsored child, even after they turn 18. Direct contact between donors and sponsored children is not permitted. All communication must be facilitated through Muslim Hands to maintain safeguarding standards and protect the wellbeing of both the donor and the young person.

From the £29.50 a month received through your generous donations, £24 is sent directly to the school the orphan is attending. Where a child is enrolled at a non-Muslim Hands school, the orphan's guardian receives the funds and is entrusted with ensuring the child's needs are met.

This amount helps cover a range of expenses, including school fees, school uniforms for the year, books, stationery, basic health checks, food, and, where possible, transport. The remaining funds are retained at our field offices to support project delivery, as well as future fundraising and marketing efforts.

The programme ends when a child turns 18. However, support will continue until the end of their academic year to avoid disrupting their education. As a result, some orphans may continue to receive assistance after turning 18.

In certain locations, orphans aged 18 and above may also be eligible to apply for additional support through our 'Scholarship Fund,' which is awarded based on individual needs.

Whenever possible, supervised visits may be arranged with the agreement of the Muslim Hands office, the child, and their guardian. Please note that visits cannot take place at the orphan’s home, in accordance with our Muslim Hands Policy. Meetings are held at the local Muslim Hands office, and for safety reasons, we do not share any personal details, such as the child’s address or telephone number.

You will be responsible for your own travel arrangements, providing an up-to-date DBS certificate, and covering the travel and food costs for the child and their guardian. All arrangements must be made through Muslim Hands, and during your visit, you will be accompanied by a member of staff.

If you would like to visit your child, please contact us at least three months in advance by emailing your request to mail@muslimhands.org.uk or by calling 0115 911 7222. You will need to provide dates on when you intend to visit.

In the vast majority of cases, you are the sole sponsor of your orphan. However, if your sponsored child attends a Muslim Hands School in parts of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Yemen, and other locations, it is possible that there may be two donors sponsoring the same child. This approach helps ensure that your sponsored orphan receives the highest quality education and services available in their area.

We are committed to transparency and will inform you if the child you sponsor is no longer part of the programme. This may occur if the child reaches a certain age, relocates, if the charity concludes its work in that area, in the unfortunate event of the child’s passing, or for other reasons that may result in their departure from the sponsorship programme.

In such cases, you will usually be given the opportunity to sponsor another child in need or to redirect your support to the Orphan Fund. You will always be kept informed and provided options that reflect your ongoing commitment to making a difference.

Yes, if you would like extra feedback in addition to the annual feedback report, we can provide you with a general update once a year.

Throughout your time as a sponsor, we’ll continue to send you regular updates on the progress of your sponsored child.

Whenever possible, supervised visits may be arranged with the agreement of the Muslim Hands office, the student, and their guardian. Please note that visits cannot take place at the student's home, in accordance with our Muslim Hands Policy. Meetings are held at the local Muslim Hands office/Madrassa office, and for safety reasons, we do not share any personal details, such as the student's address or telephone number.

You will be responsible for your own travel arrangements, providing an up-to-date DBS certificate, and covering the travel and food costs for the student and their guardian. All arrangements must be made through Muslim Hands, and during your visit, you will be accompanied by a member of staff.

If you would like to visit your child, please contact us at least three months in advance by emailing your request to mail@muslimhands.org.uk or by calling 0115 911 7222. You will need to provide dates on when you intend to visit.

Hifz sponsorship lasts between three to six years, depending on each child's memorisation ability. Upon completion, the child will be in a much better position to seek employment or to teach others.

Call our donation line on 0115 911 7222 and inform us that you would like to send a gift to your sponsored child. You will need to provide the child's ID and their country. This information can be found on your sponsorship pack, but if you cannot find the details, a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Simply attach your letter to an email, e.g. in Word, and we will get it across to the orphan’s carer. Our team will review any correspondence received (both hard copies and electronic copies).

If a child wants to send a response back, this is sent to us electronically via the field office, however, please note that they are not obliged to.

Please review our guidance on how to write to your sponsored child here.

There may be more than one donor supporting a Hifz student. This approach helps ensure that your sponsored student receives the highest quality education and services available in their area.

We are committed to transparency and will inform you if the child you sponsor is no longer part of the programme. This may occur if the child completes Hifz, relocates, if the charity concludes its work in that area, in the unfortunate event of the child’s passing, or for other reasons that may result in their departure from the Hifz sponsorship programme.

In such cases, you will usually be given the opportunity to sponsor another child in need or to redirect your support to the Hifz Fund. You will always be kept informed and provided options that reflect your ongoing commitment to making a difference.

You can sponsor a child in Pakistan or Somalia.

Throughout your time as a sponsor, we’ll continue to send you regular updates on the wellbeing and progress of the sponsored child.

Support through our sponsorship programme continues until the child completes their education, or depends on the individual needs of the child.

Call our donation line on 0115 911 7222 and inform us that you would like to send a gift to your sponsored child. You will need to provide the child's ID and their country. This information can be found on your sponsorship pack, but if you cannot find the details, a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Simply attach your letter to an email, e.g. in Word, and we will get it across to the child's carer. Our team will review any correspondence received (both hard copies and electronic copies).

If a child wants to send a response back, this is sent to us electronically via the field office. However, please not that they are not obliged to.

Please find guidance on how to write to your sponsored child here.

We do not currently accomodate visits to our children with disabilities.

If you would like more information on this please contact our sponsorship team on sponsorship.team@muslimhands.org.uk or by calling 0115 911 7222.

In most cases, yes, you are the sole sponsor for the child. However, in some countries there may be more than one sponsor per child.

We are committed to transparency and will inform you if the child you sponsor is no longer part of the programme. This may occur if the child completes their education, relocates, if the charity concludes its work in that area, in the unfortunate event of the child’s passing, or for other reasons that may result in their departure from the sponsorship programme.

In such cases, you will usually be given the opportunity to sponsor another child in need or to redirect your support to the Disability Fund. You will always be kept informed and provided options that reflect your ongoing commitment to making a difference.