For some of us, writing letters to our sponsored child, who we have never met, may seem like a daunting task . . . maybe it even feels uncomfortable or awkward. Sometimes it’s hard just to sit down and write a simple note when we don’t know what to expect or what kind...
Annet grew up with her parents and siblings in an impoverished village in Uganda. As peasant farmers, they only earned meager wages after long days of arduous work under the blazing, African sun. A strong and dedicated woman, Annet’s mother gave all she had each day,...
Ezra walked slowly through the aisles of the store with his mother gazing upon the unending shelves of toys. But unlike most boys his age, he wasn’t consumed with thoughts about which of these toys he wanted. Instead, his six-year-old mind was preoccupied with an...
Brianna climbed into the dirt-covered suburban carrying only a child-sized backpack in her hands. As the driver began to pull away, she gazed out the window at the Guatemalan landscape in wonder and unbelief. Could this really be happening? The backpack in her hands...
Carol Malandro was eagerly looking forward to attending a Children of the World concert, but she had no idea how much it would impact her life. There was something in the faces of the children . . . something in their eyes that struck her in the deepest places of her...