JHAMTSE FAMILY
How Sponsorship Works
Sponsorship is a powerful way to change a life and become part of the Jhamtse community. Here’s how it works—and how we stay connected along the way.
Meet the Children
Your Journey as a Sponsor
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Choose a Child
Browse profiles of children awaiting sponsorship and choose the child you feel most connected to.
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Begin Your Sponsorship
Choose the Monthly or Yearly path that fits you and complete your sponsorship through the approved route for your region.
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Become Part of the Family
Become part of the Jhamtse Family, with a welcome connection and access to your Jhamtse Family Portal.
What Sponsorship Really Means
Your sponsorship helps a child thrive within a caring community. More than one sponsor may support the same child, and every sponsorship strengthens the wider ecosystem around all children at Jhamtse.
Education
Quality education and learning opportunities that open doors to the future.
Care
Nutritious food, healthcare, and a safe, loving environment.
Community
A strong sense of belonging and values that last a lifetime.
Shared Support
Multiple sponsors may support the same child, helping provide full care within the wider Jhamtse community.
Staying Connected
Meaningful relationships, every step of the way.
Sponsor Portal
View photos, letters, and updates in your private Jhamtse Family Portal.
Letters
Write as often as you like. Children generally write back once each year.
Photos & Videos
See your child’s milestones and daily life through the years.
Community Updates & Gatherings
Stay close through Community Updates and two Jhamtse Family Gatherings each year.
A message from our founder
The most positive change that I see in the children of Jhamtse Gatsal today is that where they had nothing and no hope in their life; today, they are dreaming and thinking of doing something for the world at large; they are inspired to pay forward the kindness of their supporters and caregivers. This, to me, is the biggest achievement of all.
Lobsang Phuntsok, Founder
Sponsorship Options Around the World
Jhamtse International sponsorship is available worldwide. Visitors in Germany, Switzerland, or India may alternatively choose a regional Jhamtse sponsorship pathway when local giving or tax considerations make that useful.
Questions Sponsors Often Ask
What is the Jhamtse Family Portal, and how will I stay connected?
Your Jhamtse Family Portal is your home for staying connected. You can follow your sponsored child’s journey through updated photos and information, read Community Updates from Jhamtse, send messages to your sponsored child, and return to your correspondence over time.
We’ll also continue sharing broader news and opportunities to connect with the Jhamtse community throughout the year.
Will I be my child’s only sponsor?
No. A child may be supported by more than one sponsor. Each sponsorship helps care for the whole child as part of the wider Jhamtse community.
How often can I write to the child I sponsor?
You’re welcome to write as often as you’d like through the Jhamtse Family Portal. Jhamtse staff review each message before sharing it with your sponsored child to ensure it is safe, caring, and appropriate, and to remain compliant with India’s child privacy and protection laws.
Each child writes back once annually, with support from a teacher when needed. We encourage you to send at least one letter by August 31 to be part of that year’s reply cycle, but August 31 is not a hard cutoff and you are welcome to keep writing throughout the year.
Can I send gifts or packages?
Individual gifts and packages are not permitted at Jhamtse. This helps ensure that every child experiences the same sense of belonging, care, and fairness within the community, including children who may not currently have a sponsor.
Your sponsorship itself is a meaningful and lasting gift, supporting the child you sponsor as part of the wider Jhamtse community.
Can I visit Jhamtse Gatsal?
Visits are possible. Because Jhamtse Gatsal is located in a very remote part of Arunachal Pradesh and special permits are required to reach us, visits are primarily organized as group travel.
These visits generally center around retreats with Jhamtse Gatsal’s founder, Lobsang Phuntsok, and offer an opportunity to experience life at Jhamtse more deeply. Please contact Jhamtse to ask about current opportunities.
Why isn’t more information about my sponsored child’s family shared?
Protecting the privacy and wellbeing of every child is deeply important to us. Child-protection and privacy requirements in India limit the amount of personal family background we are able to share.
We know sponsors sometimes have natural questions about a child’s history. While we may not be able to provide those details, we’ll continue sharing meaningful updates about your sponsored child’s growth, learning, interests, and life at Jhamtse Gatsal.
Ready to Change a Life?
Find a child who inspires you and begin your sponsorship journey today.