You will often hear us mention the importance of writing letters to your sponsored child. That is because your letters have proven, over and over again, to be a precious gift to those receiving them.
The things you share in your letters may sometimes feel like everyday news to you, but the truth is, your words encourage, motivate and provide tangible evidence to a child living in poverty that he or she is loved.
Recently we asked a group of children in Togo this question,
What is the most interesting thing your sponsor has written and told you?
Here are some of their answers…
He told me he has twins, and they are beautiful like me. ~Karisse, Age 12
Everytime my sponsor writes to me, he always asks after my family. ~Gloria, Age 8
My sponsors told me I am very beautiful and they love me. They also said that they are happy to be my sponsors. ~Clarisse, Age 10
Clarisse, Age 10
She informed me that she was about to have a newborn and the baby will be my friend. ~Jean Jacques, Age 11
My sponsor told me that he loves me. He also asked me to keep on praying for him and his family. ~Woevi, Age 10
She says it’s cold in their country. In hot weather, they swim to avoid the heat. ~Alice, Age 9
Alice, Age 9
She told me she is an athlete. She asked me to love my neighbours because God loves those who love others. ~Woetsa, Age 10
My sponsor told me that I am handsome and I am her best friend. ~Jacques, Age 8
My sponsor said he has three children and all of them love me. I am glad that I have friends abroad. ~Godwin, Age 8
Godwin, Age 8
She loves my designs so I want to do better when I write to her. ~Medard, Age 11
Medard, Age 11 (center)
My sponsor told me that it snows before every Christmas, every house is white and the flowers change color. The Christmas is called “White Christmas.” ~Kaleb, Age 9
She said I’m intelligent, my drawings in the letters are very beautiful and I have a bright future. ~Tonton, Age 10
Question and answers compiled by Field Communications Specialist, Bernard Gbagba