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...
Your sponsored child wants to hear your story!
Have you ever met someone and thought you had nothing in common with him or her? Maybe you were different ages, had different interests, or were from different places. Have you ever chatted with someone like this, only to discover you have more in common than you...
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...
What will I get when I sponsor a child?
Child sponsorship is so much more than just providing a child with essentials such as education, clean water, and healthy food. It’s about forming a relationship with one special child in a small corner of our world — and changing his life. And when you make the...
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.