Your encouraging words make a huge difference in your sponsored child's life.
A study we conducted in four countries found that:
- • More than 90% of children feel joy, love, encouragement and belonging when they get messages from their sponsors.
- • Sponsors' messages motivate many children to pray, participate in church and school activities and work to improve their circumstances.
- • Children who receive messages from their sponsors show more confidence, care, generosity and helpfulness.
- • Most children keep their sponsors' letters forever, regularly rereading them — especially when they feel discouraged.
You don't have to write a lot to make a difference for your sponsored child. We recommend sending two to six messages per year. Some people choose to just send a card or quick note every year for Christmas and their sponsored child's birthday.
Bookmark this page of writing prompts and return when you want ideas for what to say to your sponsored child!
Remember, you don't have to send a long letter. Messages of encouragement, photos or quick notes let the child know you're thinking of them!