The family decides.
School fees, food, medicine, a small business loan, a path forward. We walk alongside, providing the resources and the connection.
That's not aid. It's partnership.
Top-Rated and Reviewed
45 years. 4 continents. More than a million families.
Since 1981, Unbound has walked with families across Africa, Asia and Latin America, building partnerships rooted in dignity, transparency and trust. Together with each family, we map progress across the things that matter most: health, education, income and housing. Families can see how they're doing and decide what comes next. Independent watchdogs consistently rank Unbound among the top-rated nonprofits in the U.S.
Unbound is awarded 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, with the highest score of 100 in the area of accountability and transparency.
Unbound is the only child sponsorship organization to receive CharityWatch's highest rating, an A+.
Unbound receives the distinction of Top-Rated Nonprofit from Great Nonprofits, based on reviews from people who donate to or benefit from nonprofit organizations.
Unbound holds the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar.
Voices from the Community
The people who walk with us.
"My [sponsored friends] are a true blessing in my life. In some respects, think the communication with [them] is more important than even the financial contribution. It tells them that someone else sees them, that they're human beings who have value and are important."
-David Desmond, sponsor
"Unbound has shown me that there are still people in the world who are willing to help, people who give not just money, but love, care and hope. It’s a reminder that no matter how hard life gets, there is always kindness in this world."
-MJ, sponsored youth, Philippines