Helping children with care.

Africa is home to 52 million orphans, more than 30% of the global total. Without support, they face hunger, poverty, and exclusion from education.

Sponsoring an orphan is one of the most powerful acts of compassion. Since 2019, ARCD has sponsored over 3,000 children across Africa, providing not only material aid but also holistic care and human connection.

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4,000+

Orphans Sponsored

Receiving ongoing financial, educational, and emotional support through ARCD's program.

$7M+

In-Kind Donations

School supplies, gifts, and essentials are provided directly to sponsored children.

30+

Countries Reached

Aid is delivered across Sub‑Saharan Africa through regional offices and trusted partners.

THE CHILDREN FALLING THROUGH EVERY CRACK

Across Africa, millions of children are growing up without the safety, stability, and love every child deserves. Without support, they face hunger, exclusion, and a future shaped by loss rather than hope.

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52 Million Children Without a Safety Net

Africa’s orphans face hunger, poverty, and exclusion from school, often cared for by families with few resources. Without consistent help, they risk child labor, dropping out of education, and a lifetime of disadvantage.

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The Hidden Cost of Being Left Behind

Lack of sponsorship means missed school fees, food insecurity, and no emotional support to process loss. It’s not just the absence of money, it’s the absence of stability at the moment a child needs it most.

Holistic, Long-TermCare Rooted in Family

ARCD believes orphaned children should remain with their families whenever possible. We provide resources so guardians can give the love and stability every child deserves.

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Monthly Cash Support

Direct financial aid to cover essentials like food, utilities, and household needs, ensuring stability.

Case Management

Each child is paired with a social worker for regular well-being checks, psychosocial support, and monitoring of health and education.

School Supplies

Bags, books, and stationery so children can attend school prepared and confident.

Ramadan & Eid Gifts

Special support during Islamic holidays, giving children joy and a sense of belonging alongside their peers.

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Support Families in Crisis

Support urgent campaigns across the regions we serve.

Urgent

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Save Lives with Food

Your generosity helps deliver emergency food to families facing hunger, displacement, and uncertainty across Sudan.

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Sponsor an Orphan

Your support provides essentials like food, education, and healthcare to help over 17,000 children thrive

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GIVE THE GIFT OF CLEAN WATER

Together, we're bringing safe water closer to families who have waited too long for it.

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BUILD A MOSQUE, EARN LASTING REWARD

Together, we're building spaces where communities pray, learn, and grow

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GIVE A SKILL, GIVE A FUTURE

Together, we're helping vulnerable youth build the skills to stand on their own.

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Restore Vision with Cataract Surgery

Together, we're restoring sight, independence, and hope through life-changing cataract surgery.

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I knew the water was not clean. But it was the only water there was.

Amina, 34, lives in southern Chad with her husband and three daughters. For years, she walked four kilometers daily for unsafe water, affecting her children's schooling.

In March 2024, ARCD built a solar well 200 meters away. Now her daughters attend school, she grows market vegetables, and her youngest is infection-free.