Kham Aid Foundation

Scholarship Program Policies

Kham Aid has investigated similar one-on-one sponsorship programs run by other organizations.  From this investigation we have identified a set of Best Practices that protect the safety of both sponsors and children.  These are:

1. To prevent inappropriate requests or politically sensitive material being sent by either side, communication between sponsor and child should pass through Kham Aid Foundation staff.  This includes communication by telephone, postal mail, and e-mail. 
2. Sponsors planning to travel to Kham to visit their children should contact Kham Aid in advance to request a Kham Aid staff person who will accompany the sponsor and act as guide, interpreter, and chaperone.  Visits should be organized so as to avoid any impression whatsoever of an improper relationship between the sponsor and child. 
3. Children should not be asked for pro bono services such as translation or tour-guiding.
4. Sponsors should not travel with their sponsored child away from the child’s home or school under any circumstances.

Thank you for your understanding.  We appreciate your support!