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Sponsorship Minimum Programming Standards (SMPS)“Programs supported by sponsorship focus on the well-being of children by enabling families and

communities to improve their health, basic education, spiritual and emotional nurture, protection from abuse, violence and exploitation, and development of sustainable livelihoods.” WV Child Sponsorship Policy (2003)

Our goal is sustained well-being of children within families and communities, especially the most vulnerable. World Vision defines child well-being outcomes (CWBO) in holistic terms: girls and boys enjoy good health; are educated for life; love God and their neighbours; and, are cared for, protected and participating.

In programmes supported by child sponsorship, our work to improve the well-being of children is done with intentional inclusion of registered children (RC ). To achieve this, we partner with communities, organizations, agencies, and churches, with the children as our primary focus, especially the most vulnerable.

The Sponsorship Minimum Programming Standards (SMPS) are based upon the child well-being outcomes and the lifecycle approach. They align with the Child Sponsorship Policy and the Ministry Framework.

The SMPS are included in the Integrated Programming Model (IPM), which are the standards for the next generation of development programmes. These standards are phased in with new programmes or during redesigns of ongoing programmes. This means that the transition process will be gradual and is expected to be fully aligned within the next 3-5 years. In each context, specific CWBO are prioritised based on World Vision’s regional and national strategies and in in collaboration with families, communities and partners. Specific outcomes relating to child health and nutrition require priority attention if there are significant gaps.

Exceptions to the SMPS: Due to local context, exceptions to SMPS for an ADP may be negotiated and agreed between the NO and the funding offices, with approval of the Regional Leader or designee, and documented with GC/Sponsorship. GC/Sponsorship will coordinate the exception management process by using a common template and review protocol together with regional and SO counterparts.

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