sponsoring a child..

[dustinmyeye]

from a third world country etc .

Have any of you done this ?

[Drisgirl]

I sponsored Frank Maunda from Zambia for many many years until he had attained his qualifications to enable to gain a scholarship which then enabled him to fund his further education
I received frequent photos and letters from him but havent for a few years - possibly because I changed address.

I would like to think in some small way I was able to help him fulfil his potential and enable him to have a rewarding life.

[rabbitygirl]

Mr and I have sponsored a boy in India for a few years now. We have had photos, letters and reports and I have a drawing of a lotus flower tucked safely away.


He was a shy, skinny little thing but now a smiling, confident teenager.

It is a long term commitment, not expensive and the money not only helps him but also the other children in his Himalayan village.

My sons sometimes ask if we have heard from 'the other son'. They call him 'Dave'!

[Schutzengel]

I sponsored Prem Khaokemung from Thailand from his age 11 to 18. It cost �11 per month, which covered his schooling and medical expenses. At 18 he had to go into a temple to study and learn about life, for two years, after which he could return to his village, and use the skills etc., which he had learned to help the people of his village. He lived with his very elderly grandma, and I have a lovely photo of them both. During the years I sponsored Prem, I received many letters (and drawings, when he was small). It's a really worthwhile and helpful thing to do, and there are so many children around the world who need that help.

[Drisgirl]

I agree -it was very worthwhile and I probably will do it again now I am in a better position to do it .

[legendis.god]

Inthought about sponsoring an african on a sponsored fish catching ?


But the rivers were dry.


I did sponsor a ypung pakistani lad when i bought a lovely lether stitche dfootball
i belive he got about 5 pence in sponsorship from it



and i regularly sponsor tarik amshars young son , thru the purchasing of kebabs from the family kebab shop here in tenerife.


Hey i know its not much , but im still doing my bit eh ?

[dustinmyeye]

sighhhhh legend

[Maypole]

We sponsor Esebia in Zimbabwe. Its nice to see pictures of her growing, basic school reports and get a drawing now and then.
We sent some extra money for her birthday one year and got a lovely letter back telling us exactly what it had been spent on with photos - a dress for Esebia, a goat for the family and paper and pencils for the school. Feel good factor doesnt get much better than that !

[dustinmyeye]

i have been looking into this recently as i want to do it its so hard though looking through the files all the poor kids , how are you supposed to choose which one to help.

[rabbitygirl]

I wasn't asked to pick a certain child dustin. I just chose a country and the sex of the child and they did the rest.


I am with Plan btw.

[I Love Snow]

I did for years with Plan International.