Five things your letter says to your sponsored child
It’s easy to remember to tell people you love them when you see them often. But since you don’t see your sponsored child face-to-face, it can be difficult to remember to write. And even when you do, you may struggle with knowing what to say because of cultural...
Make this “Thinking of You” card for your sponsored child
Have you ever sent someone a card and later seen it displayed in his or her home? I often hang up cards I receive because they always make me smile. Recently, a friend came over and saw her card on my fridge. “ “If I had known you would hang it on your fridge, I would...
What to expect when you’re expecting (a letter from your sponsored child)
Correspondence is one of the most exciting parts of your sponsorship journey. Not only do you get to directly communicate with someone you’re impacting financially, but you also get the chance to build a personal relationship. I sat down with World Help’s director of...
Wish your sponsored child a Happy Valentine’s Day
When I was growing up, I always looked forward to Valentine’s Day. I didn’t have a boyfriend, and I wasn’t expecting anything romantic. I was anticipating a gift from my father. Valentine’s Day is often all about couples. But every year my father used it as an...
The meaning behind your sponsored child’s name
What is it that makes being called by name so special? Maybe it makes us feel known or understood. Maybe we like knowing that someone cared enough to remember. But no matter why you like it, we can all agree that names are special. That’s why it’s so important to...
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.