Compassion's Children
There are so many ways to help children in Africa and so many non-profit agencies both at home and abroad who provide opportunities to each of us to help these children.
I choose to help orphans mainly through the Missions of Hope whenever I can. But recently I also took on sponsorship of several boys through Compassion International's Canadian office. My sponsorship involvement is very new so I haven't received a letter from one of my boys yet.
First I sponsored little Peter.

Two weeks after I sponsored little Peter, I felt led to sponsor John.
Doesn't John's smile just grab you? I really felt a connection with him and especially upon learning he lives in the slums near Nairobi. I also hope to visit little John in future.
During the process of learning more about Compassion and its sponsors, I learned that there are also many children who have sponsors but these sponsors do not write to them for whatever reason. For example, a company might sponsor a child or several children but not assign anyone to write to these children.
I found out that volunteers are needed to correspond with these kinds of children who don't have anyone to write to them. Through letters a child is shown love and care and can receive the encouragement to overcome the challenges they face. The benefit to you and me is that we can take on child sponsorship in a budget friendly manner.
I am only permitted to send letters, cards and flat paper items to sponsored children in the mail.
I've already sent Peter a card for Christmas and a photo and information about me and will need to send similar information to John and Haile (minus the Christmas cards). I also plan to send all three boys a postcard "fun" map of Canada and some "Canadian stickers".
I am very excited to embark on this new addition to my support of children in Africa. I look forward to a long association with these young boys and hope to be a positive influence on them.
In closing, I want to encourage any of my readers to please check out children on the Compassion International website for your country and consider sponsoring a child. There are so many who need sponsorship. If you really do not have the funds to sponsor a child would you please consider taking on a correspondence child? You simply write to the Compassion office in your country and let them know of your interest in writing to a "correspondent child". Can you imagine the excitement a small child has when they get a letter from a stranger across the world? A stranger who takes an active interest in who they are and encourages them throughout their childhood years. It is a simple joy we can have in life to bring joy to others and to receive joy in their joy.
Comments
I also sponsor, a boy in Chad, but it has not been so joyful. I went into it thinking I would be helping educate a child so that he would be a great asset to his community, perhaps become a doctor for example, but he is not being sent to school by his parents, as he minds the animals, and therefore he doesn't write.
Blessings that it will be a very satisfying experience for you, and the children.
Love, Jan
Did you sponsor your child through Compassion or through another agency? Whatever the outcome, please remember that you helped this child and his family survive and that is important. Remember when you have given a cup of water to the least of them, you have given it to Jesus. Your help is enormous. God bless. Love, me :-)
I encourage you to continue to write as you are the life line. I know it can be difficult to be consistent in these things but even the occasional letter will be a real treat for your child.
I did this so very long ago when I wasn't too good at keeping committments. Now, I do think if your being led to do so, its fantastic.
I've been impressed to work within my own sphere now more than ever..so that's what I'm doing..being faithful right where I am. All of it comes down to faith..and can't move without it.
These kids are adorable..they look as needy as some Grandkids I know (cough)
no, I don't have any yet, sort a (smile)
No judgement here though as we are all free beings with free will. That is what is great about being a believer in the triune God and the Holy Bible. In the menatime, we need to be faithful where we are at. Blessings.
I mean, if all boils down to faith..no matter where you are, as that's what it still necessitates in behalf of orphans or widows -regards to material when the money changes hands. Distance, issues..all that God lays on the hearts..we just respond accordingly:)
Blessings,
Jan
I mean, if all boils down to faith..no matter where you are, as that's what it still necessitates in behalf of orphans or widows -regards to material when the money changes hands. Distance, issues..all that God lays on the hearts..we just respond accordingly:)
No judgement here though as we are all free beings with free will. That is what is great about being a believer in the triune God and the Holy Bible. In the menatime, we need to be faithful where we are at. Blessings.