Many of us find it difficult to sit down and write to our sponsored children. As much as we intend and hope that our communication with them will be frequent, the busyness of our lives—school, work, family—somehow fill up our days without us even noticing.
But it’s important for us to remember just how meaningful a simple card with a couple of sentences can be. Below are a few tips and guidelines about writing to your sponsored child. It’s easier than you think!
How should I write to my sponsored child?
You can send all communications with your child’s name and number to our address in the U.S. We will gladly forward them on to your child.
What could I write about?
You could talk about your family, your church, your school or pets. Your child would also like to know about the area where you live and the kind of work you do. Perhaps you have an interesting experience you would like to share. Colorful pictures, photographs or picture postcards are always appreciated. It would be advisable to avoid speaking about material possessions like your home, cars or toys. Please remember your child lives in a needy environment and has been deprived of many things that we enjoy each day. See the example letter below for more ideas.
Can I send my child a gift?
We are not able to send physical gift packages. However, we can send flat items that fit in a 6×9 envelope. This may include stickers, photos, postcards, etc. If we receive a gift from you outside these specifications, it will be donated to a local charity.
