Gerald is a quiet boy who prefers to focus on his studies and play with only a few friends at a time, although he will occasionally join in a game of basketball. He likes improving his English, which he hopes to be able to use during his travels as a sailor when he grows up. Gerald's family often struggles to afford basic necessities and enough food. His father drives a motorcycle taxi and supplements his income by buying and selling metal and plastic scraps. Still, he rarely makes enough to cover all of the family's expenses. Through sponsorship, Gerald will have access to things like nutritious meals and educational assistance.
Snapshot
When we met Gerald, he told us...
Goals
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Subject
Art
Country
Philippines
Age
15
Activities
Dancing
Birthday
2009-01-11
Enrollment Date: 08-27-2014
Today
Waiting
9
Years
*Time Waiting For a Sponsor
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“Child sponsorship is very rewarding because you know you're making a difference for that child. But the blessing you will receive far surpasses even the difference you make in the children's lives. You will see God at work!”
— Lita, Kentucky
“Sponsoring two little girls from Guatemala has changed the way I see life. As Christ-followers, we are called to love God and love others. I believe that we love God through loving others, and child sponsorship gives us the opportunity to do that.”
— Kayla, Virginia
“I believe child sponsorship is a way to touch the future. It's important to invest in the next generation, both here and around the world.”
— Margaret, California