How cerebral palsy shaped a sponsorship story
Every relationship between a child and his sponsor is special … but Myrna Duvall has a particularly unique bond with her sponsored kids that she knows was orchestrated by God. “We already sponsored kids in Ghana,” Myrna recalled. “So I thought, ‘I’m not going to...
Hello, my name is Ruth
This is Ruth. If you met her in person, the first thing you might notice is her sassy smirk and her bubbly, confident personality. An active girl, she loves singing and dancing. Just looking at her, you would never know that at just 6 years old, Ruth has already faced...
Oh, the places you’ll go
Graduation can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. You have worked hard in school, and now, the future is full of possibilities. It’s an exciting time for the parents, as well. After years of nurturing your child, you finally get to release them into...
Your sponsorship story is a powerful tool
Why did you choose to sponsor a child? Maybe you traveled to an impoverished part of the world and were inspired to share what you have with those who have less. Maybe you saw a child’s face on our website and couldn’t stand the thought of him or her going without...
Why won’t my sponsored child answer me?
“Do you know Michael Jordan?” “Have you ever met Bill Clinton?” I’ll never forget these questions from my first international pen pal. We were both in grade school, and she lived on the other side of the world. I thought her questions were silly at the time. Now,...
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.