Child Sponsorship

With millions of vulnerable children throughout the world, there are far more than can be taken into families seeking adoption, and far more than all of the orphanages in the world could hold. This is why child sponsorship programs are so important. Child sponsorship programs provide children with food, education, sometimes medical care, and support. I'm sure you have heard of some of the well known sponsorship programs including Compassion International, World Vision, and Holt International.

One of the best parts of our trip to Ethiopia in February was that we had the chance to meet the child that we sponsor through a program called Yezelalem Minch. YM is not only a child sponsorship program, but does much more to help those in need in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (which you can read more about here). I don't think I ever realized the magnitude of the effect that child sponsorship programs have in countries in need until this visit. It was awesome to meet this beautiful young girl and hear a bit about her life. She was so excited to get the backpack and school supplies that we brought for her. My mom also chose a sponsored child while we were there and she got to visit with him.

Many people are not able to be foreign missionaries or adopt a child, but it IS very easy for anyone to sponsor a child! Many of the child sponsorships start at just $30 per month. Would you pray about whether God is calling you to sponsor a child in need?