The opportunity to receive encouraging words and support from you, their sponsor
An introduction to the love of God
In return, you will receive
A life-changing connection with the child you sponsor.
Letters and photos
Letters to and from your sponsored child will allow you to learn about each other’s lives as you offer support and encouragement. Also, you’ll be able to watch the child you sponsor grow through photos shared from their Compassion center.
Updates & prayer requests
You will receive regular prayer requests for your sponsored child and information on local crises that affect them.
Sponsorship could change everything for this child.
By providing access to education, health care and basic necessities, child sponsorship acts as a catalyst for lasting change. Children sponsored through Compassion are surrounded by safe adults who know them individually, live in the love of Jesus and offer the specific support they need as they journey out of poverty.
A life-changing connection with the child you sponsor.
Letters and photos
Letters to and from your sponsored child will allow you to learn about each other’s lives as you offer support and encouragement. Also, you’ll be able to watch the child you sponsor grow through photos shared from their Compassion center.
Sponsorship could change everything for Melkamu.
By providing access to education, health care and basic necessities, child sponsorship acts as a catalyst for lasting change. Children sponsored through Compassion are surrounded by safe adults who know them individually, live in the love of Jesus and offer the specific support they need as they journey out of poverty.
Melkamu is 15 years old and lives in Ethiopia with his mother, father and brother. He loves ball games, group games, jumping, jump rope, listening to stories, music, musical instrument, reading, saying words, singing, and story telling. At the Compassion Center, he enjoys learning about God, singing songs, listening to Bible stories, playing sports, playing games, and spending time with friends. Melkamu writes letters in Amharic.
Age: 15
Birthday: October 18, 2010
Gender: Boy
Location: Ethiopia
Child Id: ET400400117
Note: notes
Schooling
US School Grade Equivalent: 7
School Performance: Average
Child is attending school
Family Duties
Animal Care
Buying Or Selling In Market
Carries Water
Child Care
Cleaning
Kitchen Help
Making Beds
Washing Clothes
Hobbies and Sports
Ball Games
Group Games
Jumping
Jump Rope
Listening to stories
Music
Musical Instrument
Reading
Saying Words
Singing
Story Telling
Learning about God
Singing Songs
Listening to Bible Stories
Playing Sports
Playing Games
Spending Time with Friends
Family Information
Number of Siblings: 2
Marital Status of Parents: Married
Father is living with child
Mother is living with child
Guardian's Employment
Father/Male Guardian Employment: Day Labor / Different Jobs
Father/Male Guardian is: Sometimes Employed
Mother/Female Guardian Employment: Unknown
Mother/Female Guardian is: Not Employed
Individual mentorship and love
Education assistance and skills training
The opportunity to receive encouraging words and support from you, their sponsor
An introduction to the love of God
Updates & prayer requests
You will receive regular prayer requests for your sponsored child and information on local crises that affect them.
