On Sept. 16, we invited you to join us for the first ever Sponsor Selfie Day. And WOW! You all responded with our favorite selfies ever! You shared stories and photos from 21 different countries around the world talking about why you sponsor. The day was an undeniable love fest!
There’s an inherent problem with selfies, though. A quick Instagram hashtag search shows that #selfie has been used more than 325 million times. They are wildly popular because we put ourselves as the center of attention in the photo. There’s no denying that selfies can be a bit, well, self-centered.
But something was different with the pictures posted on #SponsorSelfieDay. They weren’t focused solely on us. We invited others into our photos and it transformed our selfies into something different. We found that when we shift our perspectives just a little bit off of ourselves, there are amazing stories to be discovered.
That’s why these were our favorite selfies in 2017. These pictures are centered on connectedness and relationship. They are an expression of generosity and love and compassion and HOPE that spans the globe.
Enjoy this small sampling of the thousands of sponsors who shared their journey this year!
We adore this community of people who love kids just as much as we do. Thank you for partnering with us and sharing your stories!
Be sure to mark your calendars to join us next year … Sponsor Selfie Day 2018: Sept. 15 is coming your way!
