Merry Christmas from the Children of the World!
The boys and girls in the Children of the World choir are so excited to be spending their first holiday season in the United States! For Thanksgiving, they decorated fall-themed cookies and made turkey hats, which they proudly wore while they enjoyed a traditional...
5 ways to celebrate Christmas with your sponsored child
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is almost here, and people everywhere are getting excited. But as excited as you and I are, we all know that children are the most excited of all. Kids help us remember the joy of Christmas when all the stress...
No longer an outcast: How education changed Vinesh’s life
Early in the morning, Vinesh wakes up to sunshine pouring through an open window. The bunk above him rustles under the weight of another child. All around him, boys are getting up, but Vinesh is still sleepy, and he’s trying to remember where he is. Finally, he...
There’s still time to Be the One!
This summer, we asked you one very important question: “Will you Be the One for a child in need?” And many of you responded! You stepped up to connect children with life-giving resources such as food, clothing, education, medical care, and the opportunity to hear the...
Welcome to the family: Samuel’s sponsorship story
As the oldest of seven children, Samuel has taken on a lot of responsibility — especially in such a large household. And living in a poor community in Uganda only makes his obligations more challenging. Still, even at the tender age of 16, Samuel has stepped up 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.