Two boys run for their lives — and find new ones
No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark. — Somali poet, Warsan Shire Sweat dripped down Daniel’s face as he dragged his heavy rake past the rows of plants barely beginning to sprout. Ahead of him, Peter was already covered in mud, his 12-year-old frame...
Special message for sponsors: Are you forgetting something?
It’s that time of year again — time for new notebooks, backpacks, and friends. It’s time to go back to school for many of the kids in our lives. During such a busy time, it’s easy to forget things. You might even have forgotten to fill out your back-to-school card for...
There’s still time to Be the One!
This summer, we asked you one very important question: “Will you Be the One for a child in need?” And many of you responded! You stepped up to connect children with life-giving resources such as food, clothing, education, medical care, and the opportunity to hear the...
Welcome to the family: Samuel’s sponsorship story
As the oldest of seven children, Samuel has taken on a lot of responsibility — especially in such a large household. And living in a poor community in Uganda only makes his obligations more challenging. Still, even at the tender age of 16, Samuel has stepped up to...
What will I get when I sponsor a child?
Child sponsorship is so much more than just providing a child with essentials such as education, clean water, and healthy food. It’s about forming a relationship with one special child in a small corner of our world — and changing his life. And when you make the...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.