We have a special gift for you. Some of the children that you have helped these many years are sharing their hopes and dreams with you in their own words. Enjoy the children’s messages to you!
From Angela to Her Sponsor
Dear Ms Sponsor,
My name Angela and I have been in the child sponsorship program. I want to say thank you for helping me while I went to school. My parents could not afford to support me and it was a dream to attend school. I am proud to finish 11th grade before I stopped. Nobody in my family ever reached so far in school. I am now married and have a baby. I am able to teach her to read and she makes us very happy. Right now I am a housewife but maybe will try to start a business someday.
I thank God for your life and your support for me. God Bless you and your family.
Your friend,
Angela!
Children’s Voices
These Badjao children, and hundreds more, have had the opportunity to become fully who they are because of your support. Here are some of the dreams you help come true.
Naygel- “I play with toys and spend time with my parents. I like to become a teacher someday.”
April Joy - “l like to write while playing with my brother. And do coloring. I want to be a policewoman.”
Maria- "I am thankful for my tutors who are always willing and patient in teaching and encouraging slow readers like me."
Bradley- “I like to play. One day I want to be a seaman.”
Kevin- “After school I practice writing my name. I like to be a seaman.”
Angel- Angel is the eldest in her family. She is proud that she can read and wants to help her family.
Juverlyn- “I help my mother. My dream is to become a chef and teacher.”
Elena - “I would like to be a nurse someday. I like cooking, doing homework and attending to tutorial class.”
Rex - “I like playing! I want to be a teacher.”
Selma
Selma was our first ever student to graduate High School with honors! Her mother, who used to travel 5 hours away to sell pearls is so proud of her. Selma is now in college, majoring in human resources business administration. She wants to make a difference for her mother and community. She already has!
Claire Kim
Claire Kim had a secret wish that she could go to school. She wanted to help her family have a better life. When her wish finally came true, she fell in love with school and remains a top student in her class.
“Without my sponsors, I do not know if I could ever study at all. For this opportunity, I will give my best. I am so grateful to them that I dream to meet them one day to thank them personally.”
For all you do to love well, we thank you.
Gratefully yours,
Dan Johanson, Executive Director