Introduction to Key Issues in Child Sponsorship

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>Chapter 1 introduces child sponsorship as a phenomenon characterised by controversy within the aid industry, broad popularity with the general public and specific appeal for non-governmental organisations due to its prodigious ability to mobilize funds. Despite emergent critique in the 1970s and 1980s, the authors note that the prominence of child sponsorship as a fundraising tool has continued with the first decade of the twentieth century witnessing sustained growth such that between eight and twelve million children are sponsored globally with the subsequent flow of funds exceeding US$3.1 billion. By such accounts it is possible that over two decades the sponsorship of children has generated international transfers in excess of US$50 billion. Exploring both positive features and causes for concern, this chapter argues that a book on child sponsorship is long overdue. The majority of large child sponsorship organisations are positioned as ethical organizations, committed to poverty reduction and positive outcomes for children.</p>
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avondale-bepress.authorsBrad Watson
avondale-bepress.authorsMatthew Clarke
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avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Used by permission: the authors</p> <p>Copyright © 2014 Brad Watson and Matthew Clarke</p> <p>This book may be accessed from the publisher<a href="http://www.palgrave.com/page/index/"> here</a>.</p> <p>Staff and Students of Avondale College may access this book from Avondale College Library (362.77569 W29).</p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Watson, B. & Clarke, M. (2014). Introduction to key Issues in child sponsorship. In B. Watson & M. Clarke (Eds.), <em>Child sponsorship: Exploring pathways to a brighter future </em>(pp. 1-17)<em>.</em> New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.</p>
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avondale-bepress.field.source_publication<p>This book chapter was originally published as:</p> <p>Watson, B. & Clarke, M. (2014). Introduction to key Issues in child sponsorship. In B. Watson & M. Clarke (Eds.), <em>Child sponsorship: Exploring pathways to a brighter future </em>(pp. 1-17)<em>.</em> New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.</p> <p>ISBN: 9781137309594</p>
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avondale-bepress.titleIntroduction to Key Issues in Child Sponsorship
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dc.contributor.authorClarke, Matthew
dc.contributor.authorWatson, Brad
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:38:44Z
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dc.date.issued2014-01-01
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dc.description.abstract<p>Chapter 1 introduces child sponsorship as a phenomenon characterised by controversy within the aid industry, broad popularity with the general public and specific appeal for non-governmental organisations due to its prodigious ability to mobilize funds. Despite emergent critique in the 1970s and 1980s, the authors note that the prominence of child sponsorship as a fundraising tool has continued with the first decade of the twentieth century witnessing sustained growth such that between eight and twelve million children are sponsored globally with the subsequent flow of funds exceeding US$3.1 billion. By such accounts it is possible that over two decades the sponsorship of children has generated international transfers in excess of US$50 billion. Exploring both positive features and causes for concern, this chapter argues that a book on child sponsorship is long overdue. The majority of large child sponsorship organisations are positioned as ethical organizations, committed to poverty reduction and positive outcomes for children.</p>
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dc.identifier.citation<p>Watson, B. & Clarke, M. (2014). Introduction to key Issues in child sponsorship. In B. Watson & M. Clarke (Eds.), <em>Child sponsorship: Exploring pathways to a brighter future </em>(pp. 1-17)<em>.</em> New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.</p>
dc.identifier.isbn9781137309594 (hardback)
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/06335795
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dc.provenance<p>This book chapter was originally published as:</p> <p>Watson, B. & Clarke, M. (2014). Introduction to key Issues in child sponsorship. In B. Watson & M. Clarke (Eds.), <em>Child sponsorship: Exploring pathways to a brighter future </em>(pp. 1-17)<em>.</em> New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.</p> <p>ISBN: 9781137309594</p>
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: the authors</p> <p>Copyright © 2014 Brad Watson and Matthew Clarke</p> <p>This book may be accessed from the publisher<a href="http://www.palgrave.com/page/index/"> here</a>.</p> <p>Staff and Students of Avondale College may access this book from Avondale College Library (362.77569 W29).</p>
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