Emmanuel’s dreams are in danger
The teachers came. Desks and books arrived. But when the new school opened in Emmanuel’s village, he didn’t know how much it would change his life. Emmanuel grew up in a family of poor laborers. Both of his parents work in the fields — harvesting, weeding, planting,...
Eve is waiting for a sponsor
When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be a teacher just like my mom. Eve wants to be a teacher, too. I loved singing and often sang in church with my family. Eve also enjoys music, and she loves to sing and play with her sisters. I was the oldest child in my family, and...
Sponsorship allows children to flourish
Young people in Honduras often have to choose between a life of crime or a life surviving on a meager income. Since Honduras is the second-poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, most families live below the poverty line. But because of a child sponsorship program...
4 ways to get your kids involved in sponsorship
“Mom, there’s nothing to do!” “Mom, I’m bored.” “Mom, will you take me to the mall?” “Mom, can we get a pool?” “Mom … mom … mom!” And that’s why so many parents dread the summer months. Finding activities to keep your kids entertained while school is out is no small...
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.