5 reasons children around the world need you (now more than ever)
When I was a little girl and I had a nightmare, I knew I could always climb into bed with my parents. I remember my mom would hold me close and reassure me I was safe. She’d tell me everything was OK. And it always was. But for unsponsored children around the world,...
Meeting Madhu: This couple drove hours to meet their sponsored child
R.J. and Holly Edwards have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Back in 2015, they were complete strangers … that is, until singer Kenny Chesney introduced them. R.J. and Holly attended the same concert one night. They caught each other’s eyes,...
4 ways to make sponsorship a family affair
His name was Habineza, and his picture had a permanent place on our old, silver fridge. We began sponsoring that sweet, little boy from Rwanda when I was in high school. Although I was the one who initially decided to sponsor him, sponsorship quickly became a family...
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...
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.