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Unbound Our mission: Support families & communities worldwide on their self-directed paths out of poverty Learn more about our work at unbound.org.
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Unbound is a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization that walks in solidarity with the poor and marginalized of the world, accompanying families on their unique and self-directed paths out of poverty. Since 1981 and thanks to the partnership of people like you, we have distributed more than $2 billion in aid and supported more than 1 million children, youth and elders in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Rated the highest child sponsorship charity in the United States, more than 90 percent of Unbound’s expenses go toward program support. Unbound and our representatives will never contact you on Facebook for payment information. To make a contribution to Unbound, visit Unbound.org or call 1-800-875-6564.

Can you guess where in the Unbound world these blue photos were taken? đź’™Check the comments and tell us how many you got ...
10/25/2026

Can you guess where in the Unbound world these blue photos were taken? đź’™

Check the comments and tell us how many you got right!

“Even if it’s little that I can do, people in need will be grateful.” — Don Don Marcos, a 63-year-old sponsored elder in...
10/25/2026

“Even if it’s little that I can do, people in need will be grateful.” — Don

Don Marcos, a 63-year-old sponsored elder in Guatemala, has been part of Unbound for five years. He works growing corn and beans while caring for his wife, who lives with kidney failure.

Through the support he has received, Don Marcos has learned the importance of sharing what he has with others. He visits sick neighbors and shares corn from his harvest with those in need, including widows and elders in his community. For Don Marcos, even a small act of kindness can make a difference.

❤️ How has someone’s kindness inspired you to serve others?

10/23/2026

What would you do to create a brighter future for your child? For Yorgelis, it means long journeys, hard work and an unwavering commitment to her dreams. As a young mother pursuing a nursing degree, she's determined to build a better future for her family and one day care for others in her community. Read her story here https://www.unbound.org/news-stories/scholarship-program/future-of-care

What does a self-directed path out of poverty look like?Home improvements. Small business growth. Access to education.Se...
10/22/2026

What does a self-directed path out of poverty look like?

Home improvements. Small business growth. Access to education.

Seven years ago, when her daughter Sebastiana joined Unbound, Marta started writing a brand-new chapter for her family. What started with support for school supplies and building a steady savings has turned into real, lasting change. Through careful planning, hard work, and support from Unbound, the family has added two new rooms to their home, brought safe water inside, grown their vegetable business at the local market with an Unbound livelihood grant, and set their sights on expanding the kitchen next.

As Marta says, "Step by step, we have been improving our quality of life."

Meet Rosa! 💙 At 11 years old, Rosa is a dedicated student with big dreams for her future. She’s currently in fifth grade...
10/21/2026

Meet Rosa! đź’™

At 11 years old, Rosa is a dedicated student with big dreams for her future. She’s currently in fifth grade in Guatemala, where her favorite subjects are math and English. When she’s not studying, she enjoys playing basketball!

Rosa has been part of Unbound’s sponsorship program for four years, and she dreams of one day becoming a doctor. She’s already working hard toward that goal, one school day at a time.

Stay tuned to learn more about Rosa, her family, and the dreams they’re realizing together.

Every day, Juana finds ways to support her son, Andrés, and work toward the future she envisions for him. She embroiders...
10/19/2026

Every day, Juana finds ways to support her son, Andrés, and work toward the future she envisions for him.

She embroiders huipiles to earn income. She prepares meals for children at a local school. And after identifying a need in her community, she started selling tortillas to raise money.
As a longtime sponsored youth, Andrés receives a monthly contribution that helps Juana cover his school expenses and invest in her family's future.

Today, Andrés is 15 and beginning his studies in accounting.

“I felt great relief when we began receiving the cash contribution because I could prioritize my son’s educational needs. For me, having this monthly support is like having a partner who is looking after my son’s well-being.” — Juana

10/17/2026

This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, lets provide opportunities for families.

Today and every day we walk alongside families on their self-directed paths out of poverty.

10/17/2026

A path out of poverty looks different for every family.

That’s why Unbound walks alongside families, providing direct support they can use to pursue their own goals and build their futures.

For 45 years, we’ve walked alongside families across four continents. This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, learn more about our radical approach to end poverty at Unbound.org/sponsor.

Ever wonder who you're helping when you sponsor? When you give monthly, you're helping families access education, meet e...
10/17/2026

Ever wonder who you're helping when you sponsor?

When you give monthly, you're helping families access education, meet essential needs, and create new opportunities for the future.

Learn how to sponsor here: https://www.unbound.org/how-sponsorship-works

The people behind the mission đź’™Meet Rachael, an Unbound social worker in Kenya, who works closely with sponsored childre...
10/15/2026

The people behind the mission đź’™

Meet Rachael, an Unbound social worker in Kenya, who works closely with sponsored children and their families.

When a family faces emergencies such as fires, floods, medical crises, and other unexpected challenges, Rachael helps connect them to the support they need through Unbound's Critical Needs Fund.

Rachael is there when families need support the most.

Behind every story of impact are people like Rachael, working alondside families to ensure they have the resources and support they need to keep moving forward.

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