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.
Yelisa is 16 years old and lives in Dominican Republic with her father, mother and brother. She loves art or drawing, basketball, bicycling, dancing, group games, jacks, jumping, jump rope, listening to stories, music, musical instrument, ping pong, to play house, reading, rolling a hoop, running, sports, story telling, swimming, and walking. At the Compassion Center, she enjoys learning about God, singing songs, listening to Bible stories, snack or meal time, participating in service activities, going on field trips or excursions, and spending time with friends. Yelisa writes letters in Spanish.
Age: 16
Birthday: February 18, 2010
Gender: Girl
Location: Dominican Republic
Child Id: DR049500456
Schooling
US School Grade Equivalent: 9
School Performance: Average
Child is attending school
Family Duties
Carries Water
Child Care
Cleaning
Kitchen Help
Making Beds
Running Errands
Washing Clothes
Hobbies and Sports
Art or Drawing
basketball
Bicycling
Dancing
Group Games
jacks
Jumping
Jump Rope
Listening to stories
Music
Musical Instrument
Ping Pong
To Play House
Reading
Rolling a hoop
Running
Sports
Story Telling
Swimming
Walking
Learning about God
Singing Songs
Listening to Bible Stories
Snack or Meal Time
Participating in Service Activities
Going on Field Trips or Excursions
Spending Time with Friends
Family Information
Number of Siblings: 2
Marital Status of Parents: Never 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
$43/month will provide Yelisa with
Malnutrition monitoring and intervention
Regular medical checkups
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.
Sponsorship could change everything for Yelisa.
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.
