Sponsorship is a big part of a child’s life. Because they’re sponsored, they now have better education, good health care, nutritional support and so much more. Kids also get something else: encouragement from you, their sponsor. Your care about their lives and belief in their success means so much!
There are probably a lot of things you want to know about your sponsored child. But have you ever thought of what he or she wants to know about you? As a sponsor, you can write to your sponsored child. This is fun, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to say. You want to write. You just don’t know what he or she wants to hear.
Seven kids living in countries from Peru to Indonesia are here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way. We asked them what they wanted to know about their sponsors, and some of their answers might surprise you. Each one is an idea for your next letter!
Anderson Jose – Nicaragua
"What I’d like to know about my sponsor is if she’s married, if she has children, how old she is and what’s her favorite food."
Keriya – Rwanda
"I'd like to know her family. Tell her that I miss her and I love her."
Franyerson – Colombia
"What is your favorite food? How does it feel to travel by plane? Is there snow in your country?"
Melani – Peru
"I’d like to see what he’s like, to have a picture of him, to know the things he likes, how old he is, where he lives …"
Chenren – Indonesia
"What I wish to know about my sponsor is what moment in Lois’ life showed a real miracle of God."
Anderson Antonio – Nicaragua
"I’d like to ask her a question: what’s her favorite food?"
Adriana - Bolivia
"I would like to know what’s the work my sponsors do… What they do in their spare time… What’s their favorite meal and what’s their favorite game."
Each child in this article wanted to know more about their sponsor. Your sponsored child is the same way. He or she is interested in you like you are in them. Letters are an easy way to show your sponsored child that you care for them. And now you have a few more ideas on what to say!
