Comments on: Historic Registration in Tanzania: The 50,000 Registered Child

By: Judy Tremblay

Judy Tremblay — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:51:15 +0000

Glad to know the “graduation age” for kids in Tanzania. I recently signed up to sponsor 19-year-old Jane, and had been curious as to how long she had left in Compassion (barring needing to leave for any other reason, such as moving or economic improvement). I knew it was either 21 or 22, depending on the country.

However, I didn’t know that it was when the child had finished the core programs set up by Compassion–not necessarily when they finish high school/reach the maximum age (in a “whichever comes first” scenario).

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:51:48 +0000

Thanks for the informative article regarding establishing new projects. It was a great surprise, though it shouldn’t have been, that I came across this article. I have been curious about how Compassion operates initially in a new area or project, and the title didn’t really reveal the contents. But, the Lord led me to it, and many questions are now answered or clearer.
Lord bless. We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season to lift us through dire politics, family problems, illness and such. These children, and their families, we support are tremendous blessings. Though I’m a new sponsor, I feel more honored and blessed being able to sponsor a needy child the Lord Jesus led me to, than the child could ever be. But it works both ways; He’s so good.
Diane

By: Linda Jerry

Linda Jerry — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:38:28 +0000

I have worked with Compassion International Tanzania as a Partnership Facilitator for four years!

I miss those moment when i was going for child screening and registration!

God bless you all for good work you are doing! your work is not in vain.

By: Mupenzi Alfred

Mupenzi Alfred — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:30:30 +0000

You just can’t believe how blessed i have been by reading this story. I was composing a vision casting proposal when i landed on this noble documentary/story.
it has given me a systematic vision on what each Field Office should do for our Committed and God given Sponsors. I have logically and systematically understood all the steps through child registration and posted this my fellow CIV-Administrators in Africa.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:54:59 +0000

Charles, I just wanted to follow up and let you know that Isenara (ed. Last name removed for privacy reasons), a five year old little girl from Borgne, Haiti, was sponsored by my father and step-mother as a direct result of this post!!! Don’t be surprised, God works in amazing ways!

By: Andrzej Gandecki

Andrzej Gandecki — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:21:06 +0000

Thanks, Amber.

By: Amber Van Schooneveld

Amber Van Schooneveld — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:16:00 +0000

Hi Andrzej, In the registration process, Compassion’s programs are explained to the parents/caregivers, that their child will be receiving Christian training as part of Compassion’s holistic ministry to the children. Because many projects are located in non-Christian communities, Compassion ensures that each parent or caregiver is willing for their child to engage in these classes and activities, and that they will also support their child in attending the project. (Project attendance varies country to country, according to schooling in that country. Some projects meet once a week, twice a week, five times a week, etc.) “Level of commitment” doesn’t refer to any monetary commitment, but rather their willingness to allow their child to participate in the program.

By: Andrzej Gandecki

Andrzej Gandecki — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:18:22 +0000

Please, write more about what is the “level of commitment” required from the parents of a registered child.

By: Charles E. Ngowi

Charles E. Ngowi — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:27:04 +0000

I am really taken by surprise that the article is speaking to many potential sponsors and that a child has got sponsored already as a result of simply wring on registration process! Every time I sit down to write a story, I ask myself, “God, am I doing the right thing in the right way? And I make this prayer: “Lord use these words to touch someone for the cause of children and for your glory.”
I thank God because I am an unworthy servant. I have only done my duty.

By: Erasto Obel Malila, Senior SDS Associate for Tanzania Office

Erasto Obel Malila, Senior SDS Associate for Tanzania Office — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:17:16 +0000

Dear Amber and Charles,
I join with sponsors and others to thank God for your credible and remarkable work you have done in writing and publishing this historic child registration. Above all, just remember,”…we are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in Advance for us to do.” (Eph 2:10)