Ghana is one of the world's poorest countries, with nearly 70 per cent of its population dependent on small scale farming. Malaria, acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malnutrition and measles remain the five leading killer diseases of children. To find out more about child sponsorship, and sponsor a child in Ghana, visit the World Vision sponsor a child website

Rapid population growth and the disproportionate distribution of income have worsened social problems in Kenya. Find out more about child sponsorship, and sponsor a child in Kenya here

Ethiopia is a beautiful and historic country in “The Horn” of eastern Africa, but low world prices and recurrent droughts have contributed to Ethiopia remaining one of the poorest countries in the world, prone to famine and food shortages. Find out more about child sponsorship, and sponsor a child in Ethiopia here