Maria’s Impact as a Child Sponsor is Life-Changing!
As a pediatrician, Dr. Maria Hendrickson is passionate about both medicine and helping children in need. So, when her church partnered with World Help for a mission trip to Uganda in 2022, Maria knew she had to go. Little did she know how much this trip would...
Justin’s Life is a “Living Testimony” of the Power of Child Sponsorship
Child sponsorship is an important part of World Help’s mission to spread help and hope worldwide. But this mission wouldn’t be possible without our incredible child sponsors who dedicate themselves to helping children in need — children like Justin. Let me tell...
The tragic history of Uganda’s child soldiers
“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” — Colossians 3:21 (NIV) The year is 2001. A normal day begins in a small village in Uganda. As the sun rises, mothers usher their children out into the cool morning air. Their uniforms...
War and trauma stole Linda’s childhood — but her future is bright
As adults, many of us look back fondly on the memories we made as young children. Remember those family vacations, Saturday morning cartoons, and chasing after the ice cream truck? Of course, every childhood has its ups and downs … but most of us can...
Thank you for helping people like Erina
On my recent trip to Uganda, I met a mom named Erina. She had tried her best to provide for her family during the coronavirus pandemic, but neither she nor her husband could earn enough money to feed their children during lockdown. Thankfully, you and other members of...
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.