The First: How Elizabeth’s Dream Is Inspiring a Community in Kenya
Six years ago, Elizabeth had a dream. She wanted an education, new opportunities, and a future that looked different than the circumstances surrounding her day-to-day.
Category: Sponsorship
We Are Not Alone: How joining Ceiba Blanca CarePoint and gaining a HopeChest Friend ignited hope in Lauro’s life
Sometimes hope arrives quietly. Not through a grand gesture or a dramatic moment, but through something as small as a letter, a prayer, or a
Re-engaging: We asked children what they miss about their HopeChest Friends
This year, it has been difficult for many people to not be able to see the people they care about due to distancing and cancelled travel plans. We asked children from each country we partner with what they miss most about their HopeChest Friends. We hope you enjoy their heartwarming answers and know that your support is making a tangible difference!
Rethinking Traditional Child Sponsorship is Teaching Children Their Voice and Choice Matters
Earlier this year, Children’s HopeChest expanded the Friendship Model, which empowers children to choose their own sponsor. Today we are hearing from Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala’s Country Director, about the excitement she feels toward seeing children’s faces light up with joy when they get to choose their own HopeChest Friend.
Encouragement from a Passionate Letter-Writer
When was the last time you wrote a note to someone you cared about? When you receive a letter, doesn’t it feel amazing to know that someone took the time to intentionally connect with you?
7 Tips for Writing to Your Sponsored Child
Praying for and writing to your sponsor child can easily be overlooked. Even after several trips to visit my child, between cultural and language barriers,
No Longer Just a Picture on Our Refrigerator
I was overcome with emotion seeing his adorable face, as he was no longer just a picture on our refrigerator.
Celebrating 10,000 Sponsorships!
We are really excited to announce that Children’s HopeChest has just reached a major milestone in ministry!
The Power of Writing to Your Sponsored Child
I’ll admit I’m not the best at the writing. It has been hard to get my family in a good habit of writing to our sponsored kids on a regular basis.
Sponsorship Spotlight
When I met Getahun’s father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters, we immediately felt a spiritual connection. … They were so thankful! We prayed together, cried together, and hugged each other.
