“Hi, my name’s Emma. I want to start a water well project in Guatemala.” Those are words you’d expect to hear from a veteran donor or a wealthy philanthropist with years of experience — not a 13-year-old girl. One summer afternoon about three years ago, Emma visited...
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”’— Mr. (Fred) RogersIn the midst of some of our world’s most difficult moments, you will also find people at...
Sarah’s first trip to Guatemala was more than just an exciting experience — it fulfilled a calling she had years ago, one she thought had been put on hold. Growing up, Sarah had been on a number of mission trips all around the world. She had traveled to Mexico, India,...
For John Crowell, it’s all about the numbers.Although he grew up with parents who championed child sponsorship and made it a priority in their home, it wasn’t until he was in college that John began to see the value of sponsorship for himself. He first heard about...
Sponsoring a child gives you the opportunity to teach your own kids many lessons, such as generosity, sacrifice, love, and care for the world. They can also learn to appreciate what they have and practice gratitude. Having a child across the globe whom you correspond...