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It's so easy! Take the next step and help break the vicious chain of poverty for this child. Simply click Select this Child and then complete the short form to request your child sponsorship packet. If you choose to sponsor a child, the cost is just $38 per month.

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Child Details
Name: Joshua V Paelma (PH2730210)

Birthday: July 15, 1996    Age: 13

Gender: Male

Region:  Asia

Country:  Philippines

Program:  Puerto Princesa Student Center

Personal and Family Information:
Joshua lives with his father and his mother. His father is sometimes employed as a farmer and his mother is sometimes employed as a farmer. Joshua works at home carrying water, buying or selling in the market and caring for children. There are 3 children in the family.

Soccer, singing and telling stories are Joshua's favorite activities. In middle school his performance is below average and he also regularly attends church activities, Bible class and camp.

Because of your sponsorship, Joshua will have new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thank you for your concern and prayers.

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If your circumstances change you can cancel your child sponsorship at any time.

Your charitable donation to Compassion is tax-deductible in the United States.

Questions about sponsoring a child? Please call us at (800) 336-7676 to speak with a Compassion representative.



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