For some of us, writing letters to our sponsored child, who we have never met, may seem like a daunting task . . . maybe it even feels uncomfortable or awkward. Sometimes it’s hard just to sit down and write a simple note when we don’t know what to expect or what kind...
In a country where nearly 75 percent of the people live on less than $2 (U.S.) per day, the people of Kirinda, Uganda are surviving amid extreme poverty. Within this village, it is commonplace to lack basic necessities, such as clean water and educational...
Annet grew up with her parents and siblings in an impoverished village in Uganda. As peasant farmers, they only earned meager wages after long days of arduous work under the blazing, African sun. A strong and dedicated woman, Annet’s mother gave all she had each day,...
“Your father has died,” Pascal’s mother said soberly. She could barely form the words as she looked into the sorrow-filled eyes of her five children. It was the only way she knew how to explain what had actually happened. Pascal’s father had shown symptoms of severe...
Sponsors are heroes! Ask any child in the World Help Child Sponsorship Program and they will tell you with a beaming smile. Without a doubt, a sponsor’s investment goes far beyond $35 a month. Sponsorship provides impoverished and disadvantaged children with the...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and is a holiday many people in the United States enjoy celebrating. Men, women, and children throughout the country exchange gifts, cards, and plan special events to spend time together. Growing up as a child, my parents...