As tensions rise with North Korea, who suffers most?
“Fire and fury.” Threats to nuke Guam. Talk of intercontinental ballistic missiles and even war. Many voices are competing to be heard amid tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. But there is one group of people whose voices you won’t hear — the voices of the...
Child sponsorship is a family affair
Sports activities. Theater rehearsals. Cheerleading practice. Piano lessons. Families with kids know that life can get busy fast. Between doctor’s appointments, school programs, shopping for clothes, and more, daily schedules are packed with a flurry of events that...
Hope in the rubble: a sponsorship story
Lakpi was 15 when an earthquake destroyed her Nepali village in 2015. For most people, a massive earthquake hitting their home qualifies as the biggest moment in their lives. But Lakpi had already experienced her “biggest moment” several years earlier. Lakpi was born...
Meet Fabricio: A sponsor’s story
When Karen looked out into the crowd of sponsored children on a recent trip to Guatemala, she immediately recognized Fabricio by his big, bright smile. “He was so kind and friendly,” she said. “He just seemed so willing to give and receive love.” Karen and her husband...
The moment that changed Carlos’ life
Can you pinpoint a moment when your life was changed forever? For some, that moment was receiving advice at just the right time. Others can point back to a tragedy that radically altered their lives. Some people’s lives changed when they had to make an impossible...
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.