Letter-Writing Ideas for Sponsors
Your words of encouragement mean the world to the child you sponsor. Send them a note today!
Your Letters Bring Hope to the Child You Sponsor
We hear it over and over again from sponsored children and Compassion program graduates: Your messages bring hope. Whether you send a birthday card each year or exchange notes regularly, the child you sponsor treasures every message you send.
As one child put it:
“Feeling loved and appreciated is priceless. This feeling grows in me every time I read the messages of affection in my sponsor’s letters. My sponsor helps me have confidence in myself and encourages me to work hard to achieve my goals.”
Below are some helpful and simple writing tips you can reference when you send a message to the child you sponsor.
Write a Letter Today
Even a few words from you can bring joy, encouragement and hope. Take a moment today to remind the child you sponsor that they are seen, loved and not alone.
Tips for Writing to the Child You Sponsor
Don’t be daunted by the word “letter.” You don’t have to write long, eloquent messages to make a difference in the child you sponsor’s life. Short notes can be incredibly impactful because children want to know that you think of and care about them.[/blog/favorite-thing-from-your-sponsor/] However often or much you write, the child you sponsor will be thrilled to hear from you.
And if you have a lot to share and are worried about length, the online platform will show you how much space you have left as you write. If you choose to handwrite a message, it helps our translators if you keep it to about one typed page.